Kim Bum with Kim So eun in Bon.I. F

Interview

Kim Bum says, "Me, a playboy? But I have never been in love!" The 20 year-old who portrays playboy extraordinaire on Boys Before Flowers talks to ISPLUS.

This interview felt so much tougher to translate than Lee Min-ho's. I think Kim Bum uses more flowery language and Min-ho's more straight forward. Sigh, Kim Bum's motto in life escapes me. If someone can translate that and any that I have (not purposefully) left out, I would be much obliged.






IS: The So Yi-jung of Boys Before Flowers seems to be a smooth playboy - a ladies' man.

KB: Thank you for the compliment but in real life, I am quite different. I am shy and do not mingle easily with people, much less attract beautiful women.

IS: Do you have a girlfriend?

KB: I've never had a girlfriend. I have been always too involved in something or other and have not found a girlfriend.

IS: If you had a girlfriend, what would you like her to do for you?

KB: I would like her to cook for me and pack me a nice lunch box. During my busy shooting schedule, I often have to skip a meal. When that happens, I could eat the lunch box my girlfriend has lovingly prepared for me. (Sounds like the way to Kim Bum's heart is through his stomach :-) Hear that girls?)

IS: Who is #1 on your mobile phone speed dial?

KB: I believe it's a "hyung" (elder brother/senior) from my agency whom I call for support. When I have a girlfriend, I would probably change her number to be #1 on my speed dial then. IS: What would you do if your parents oppose marriage to your chosen one -- much like Boys Before Flowers' Gu Jun-pyo's situation?

KB: If I do not get married to the one I love because of the opposition of those around me, I will regret it for the rest of my life. I will persuade my parent's for their blessing.

IS: What is your motto in life?

KB: Making a mistake once is alright, but don't make it twice. As you live life, you may experience failures and you may make mistakes. However, I do not want to encounter the same defeat from making the same mistake again. It means that although a person can't be perfect, he/she should try his/her best to come close to perfection.

IS: What is your biggest crisis in life to date?

KB: I don't think I have experienced any extra ordinary crisis in my life. I have worked hard to overcome certain things, but I do not consider them crisis in my life. IS: Do you want to be a tycoon like your character in Boys Before Flowers?

KB: I do not want to be a tycoon, although I am always keen to achieve, and to live out my dream.

IS: Favourite Internet sites?

KB: Daum, Naver and other portal sites because news and information can be obtained very quickly. IS: What do you always carry in your bag?

KB: Mobile phone and wallet.

IS: Do you have a jinx or habit?

KB: The day before the first day of shooting the drama I could not sleep. However, when morning comes, I go to the set in good spirits and get the job done. The next night, if I don't get to sleep again, my condition worsens. IS: When you feel stressed how do you solve it?

KB: When I am stressed, I look for my friends. I get de-stressed when I hang out with them, laughing and talking. IS: Who is your favourite sports star? KB: Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo.

IS: What three things would you bring to a desert island?

KB: Game consoles, DVD player and cell phone. I could watch movies with the DVD player and enjoy the island in between playing games on my console. Why would I bring a cell phone to a deserted island? I saw a CF once where the mobile phone was used to call for a Jjajangmyeon delivery. (Kim Bum's answer sounds 바보 to me. Game console and DVD player with no TV?)

IS: If you have a completely free day, what would you do?

KB: I would like to go somewhere to clear my head and unwind.

Fact About Kim Bum

Here's a fact about Kim Bum, hope you like it! =)

Kim Bum didn’t like fashion. He didn’t like a short shirt. But he still loves shopping.

Because Kim Bum had to play in the film, it is impossible for him to hang out with his friends and dating a girl.

When Kim Bum was in collage he wrote a story called “The Desired of Mankind”.

When Kim Bum dates somebody he feels that we have to understand our girlfriend/boyfriend.

Kim Bum liked a cute girl and he liked a girl who was shorter than him. Kim Bum also liked an older woman.

Kim Bum didn’t like to stay at home.

Kim Bum really liked Ken Hirai with his song called “Close your eyes” and he really likes a Japan film name “Sekai no Chuushin de Ai o Sakebu”

Kim Bum was a student of An chung University

Kim Bum play piano, but he stop play piano until 10 years. Kim Bum play piano again when he saw Jay Zhou.

Kim Bum

PROFILE
Stage Name: 김범 / Kim Bum
Real Name: 김상범 / Kim Sang Bum
Profession: Actor
Birthdate: July, 07 1989
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Star sign: Cancer
Talent Agency: Eyagi Entertainment
Family: Younger Sister and Brother, Cousin singer/Jini


TV SERIES
Dream (SBS, 2009)
Boys Before Flowers (KBS2, 2008)
East of Eden (MBC, 2008)
Unstoppable High Kick (MBC, 2006)
Outrageous Women (MBC, 2006)


MOVIES
Emergency (2009)
Gosa/The Story (2008)
I Like It Hot (2008)


ENDORSEMENTS

• Bon.I.F (2009, with Kim So Eun)
• Maxim Coffee (2009, with Seo Woo)
• Samsung Anycall: Haptic Pop (2009, with Kim Joon & Kim Hyun Joong)
• It's Skin Cosmetics (2009)
• Samsung Anycall Bodyguard (2009, with Kim So Eun)
• Hanbul Cosmetics (2009)
• T.I For Men (2009)
• LG Telecom: Teenring (2009, with Lee Min Ho & Koo Hye Sun)
• Spris (2009, with Go Ah Ra)
• KTF SHOW: Show Al Game (2008, with Shim Eun Kyung)
• Ottogi Ramyeon (2007)
• Jindo P.S.1 (2007)
• Crown Vic: Big Pie (2007, with Kim Hye Sung & Park Min Young)
• KTF (2006)