Allen Kim
Kim Kibum (Korean: 김기범 ; born December 29, 1990), now better known by his stage name in Japan Allen Kibum, is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, actor and television host.
He is best known for being a former member of South Korean boy group U-KISS. He is also the younger brother of SS501 member Kim Hyung-jun.
Career
2006-2007: Career Beginnings
Kibum made his music debut in 2006 with the K-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume and Kevin Woo. However, he left to better his future a year after debuting with XING .
2008: Debut with U-KISS
In 2008, Kibum together with 5 other members of U-Kiss made their official debut with their first mini-album N-Generation. The title track from the album was Not Young an upbeat track that displayed the youth of all the members, and that they themselves are no longer boys.
U-Kiss released their second mini-album Bring It Back 2 Old School in February 2009. U-Kiss made their TV debut on their first ever variety show All About U-KISS. Later in November 2009 came ContiUKiss, a mini-album that displayed the boys metamorphasis from boys to men. Lee Kiseop became the 7th member of U-Kiss during this mini-album.