Kim Bum, 1989
Actors · July 7, 1989
Kim Bum
★ HOW OLD IS KIM BUM?
Kim Bum is 36 years old, born July 7, 1989 in South Korea · Cancer.
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About
Kim Bum built a career on K-drama breakout roles—F4 heartthrob in Boys Over Flowers, supernatural anti-hero in Tale of the Nine Tailed, and genius lawyer in Law School. Born in South Korea on July 7, 1989, he acts and sings. Cancer energy: magnetic charm wrapped in brooding complexity.
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Biography
Kim Sang-bum, professionally known as Kim Bum, anchored his career on three defining K-drama performances. He played So Yi-jung, the F4 member in Boys Over Flowers (2009), cementing his heartthrob status. A decade later, he shifted to supernatural roles—Lee Rang, the half-blood gumiho in Tale of the Nine Tailed (2020), a character complex enough that he reprised it in the prequel Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 (2023). In Law School (2021), he embodied Han Joon-hwi, a genius student, proving range beyond romance. Born July 7, 1989, in South Korea, Kim is a Cancer—the sign known for emotional depth and magnetism, traits that ground his brooding on-screen presence. As an actor and singer, he navigates both screen and stage, a dual skill common among K-drama leads. South Korean television has historically elevated ensemble casts; Kim's ability to anchor ensemble and lead roles reflects his adaptability within that ecosystem.
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Trivia
- Played So Yi-jung, a member of the elite F4 clique in Boys Over Flowers (2009), which became a cultural phenomenon across Asia.
- Reprised his role as Lee Rang across two Tale of the Nine Tailed projects: the 2020 series and the 1938 prequel in 2023.
- Life Path 5 numerology suggests adaptability and freedom-seeking—fitting for an actor who shifted genres from romantic comedy to supernatural thriller to legal drama.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Kim Bum reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kim Bum?
- Kim Bum is 36 years old (born July 7, 1989).
- When is Kim Bum's birthday?
- Kim Bum was born on July 7, 1989.
- What is Kim Bum's zodiac sign?
- Kim Bum is a Cancer, born July 7, 1989.
- What is Kim Bum's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kim Bum was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
- Where is Kim Bum from?
- Kim Bum is from South Korea.
- What does Kim Bum do?
- Kim Bum is a actor.
- Is Kim Bum still alive?
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