On January 2nd, an associate of Bobby Kim’s shared with OSEN that ”We haven’t talked much about the logistics, but I think the next thing that he will work on is the long-awaited album with the Buga Kingz“.
The Buga Kingz had already released their first digital single, “Number One“, in November and planned on releasing their next album around that time. However, since Bobby Kim joined the popular singing program ‘I Am A Singer‘, the album’s release date got pushed back.
Bobby Kim had been a fan favorite on the show, thanks to his smooth vocals and clever incorporation of raps in his remakes of classical Korean hits. Though he delivered a great cover of ‘Double‘ by Kim Gun Mo on January 1st, he was eliminated from the competition.
Bobby Kim commented, “‘I Am A Singer’ is a program that saved me. It helped me sing and be loved for my talent — after my accident, it made me feel alive again. I am truly grateful and happy“.
8 October:
“It’s a miracle I’m alive,” he admitted. During his interview with Newsen, he revealed that he was in extremely critical condition, where the bottom half of his body had been paralyzed.
He opened up slowly, thinking back to the event. “I was at a second-floor bar, and I took one wrong step and fell. Looking back though, it’s a relief. At least I survived. I fractured my ribs as well as three different regions on my spine. It’s a miracle I’m alive. I was afraid I would never be able to sing on stage again. I was depressed… I thought it was the end for me.”
But Bobby Kim knew he had to stand on his feet again. Because of his situation, he had no choice but to cancel numerous scheduled shows, voiding the hard work put forth by his management and staff. He couldn’t bear to disappoint his concerned friends, family, and fans, but he knew this decision was essential.
“I was covered in pads and guards while I went to physical rehab for 4 months. It hurt every time I took a breath, and I started to panic. How much would it hurt to sing a song? My good friend Park Sun Jooactually had to re-teach me how to sing, so to speak, starting with the breathing techniques. But now all my bones are healed and I don’t need to receive additional treatment or any more rehab. I’m healthy enough to freely move around stage,” he told Newsen.
Bobby Kim came back to the entertainment scene with a nationwide tour, and accepted a casting offer for MBC‘s “I Am a Singer“. He says that he gained strength and new confidence through performing on the show.
“They actually asked me to be on the show since before the accident, but my desire to join ‘I Am a Singer’ increased after my fall. I guess I wanted to use it as an opportunity to start fresh. If you were to ask me if my life has changed after ‘I Am a Singer’, I would tell you that yes, it definitely has. I’m more physically and mentally healthy, and confident. I’m so grateful.”
“Before the show, people knew my music but not everyone knew my face. Now, they recognize both me and my music so it makes me happy and I’m thankful. It’s just one of the things I realized during my tour. The younger fans, all the way to the eldery all know who I am. I think it helps that I cover a broad range of genres, from OSTs and ballads to rap and hip hop,” he said.
Bobby Kim was definitely nervous when he first joined ‘I am a Singer’, but after coming in at #1 the first week, he seemed to gain a little bit of confidence and it shows more with each performance.
“I want to be able to show my best performances each week. It’d be nice if I could stay until the end without being eliminated, but more importantly I want to show the fans everything I’ve got. I was under a lot of pressure in the beginning, but I think now I’m just going to enjoy myself on stage.”
Bobby Kim will be releasing a new album with BugaKingz in mid-October, and his nationwide tour comes to a close in November.
10 Mei:Singer Bobby Kim will be released from the hospital 1 month after sustaining spinal and thoracic fractures.
A representative from his agency revealed that he will be discharged from the hospital on May 11th.
On April 4th, the singer sustained serious injurious after falling 4 meters while coming out of the second floor of a bar’s bathroom.
At the time, he was transported to the hospital directly and underwent physical examination. It was later revealed that his 5th and 7th vertebrae were fractured as well as his thoracic area.
His agency stated, “Bobby Kim will continue receiving physical therapy as well as outpatient therapy. He wants to perform again on stage but as of this moment, he is only able to walk.”
12 April:
The singer reportedly fell down the stairs while returning from the second floor bathroom of a bar on April 4th. He was directly transported to a hospital.
On April 8th, he completed his physical examinations and his doctor said, “His 5th and 7th vertebrae have been broken, as well as his ribs. He is expressing deep pain in his thorax. While his 5th vertebrae has been pressed down, about 2 millimeters of bone has been broken, thus requiring another examination.”
He added, “The 5th vertebrae is especially important. Even if it does not seem to be injured, Bobby Kim cannot return to his normal activities for at least 2 months. In the worst case scenario, he could be paralyzed waist down if the bone fragment touches his spinal cord.”
Bobby Kim’s agency stated, “We may have to cancel’s Bobby Kim’s schedule for 2 months according to the advice of the doctor. We are going to do whatever it takes for Bobby Kim to recover fully.”
The singer put a halt on all of his activities, including his national concert tour which he successfully started last month.
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