Kim Kibum

Kim Ki-bum (born August 21, 1987) is a South Korean actor and singer. He was a member, of the South Korean boy band Super Junior. After the release of Super Junior's third studio album Sorry, Sorry in 2009, Kim announced his leave from the group to pursue his acting career. In 2015, Kim announced he ended his contract with S.M. Entertainment and departure from the group. Kim made his television debut in the Korean television drama, April Kiss, in 2004.

Biography

Pre-debut

Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea. He has a younger sister, Kim Sae-hee, who lives with his mother. One of his cousin is an actor and model, Shin Dong-wook. At the age of ten, he moved to Los Angeles, California, United States where he attended Santa Monica High School. In 2002, he was discovered by a talent agent from South Korea and was recommended to audition for the Starlight Casting System by SM Entertainment. Kim signed a contract with SM Entertainment and became an official trainee, being trained in areas of singing, acting, dancing, and other performing talents such as hosting and modeling. Although he resided in Seoul at the time, he constantly returned to Los Angeles to visit his family and to attend short school sessions.