Kim Bum

26 December:

Actor Kim Bum revealed his adorable charm as he worked an arcade game to win a few plush toys.

In a photo that was revealed on December 26th, Kim Bum looks as innocent as a child, intensely focusing on a claw crane to win a few prizes, including a red bird plushie from the wildly popular smartphone game, ‘Angry Birds‘. The photo was taken while Kim Bum was enjoying a small break while filming JTBC‘s ‘Padam Padam‘, an upcoming production written by Noh Hee Kyungand directed by Kim Kyu Tae.

The seventh episode of ‘Padam Padam’ aired on the 26th.

Source & Image: OSEN - allkpop

14 Mei:

Actor Kim Bum has signed an exclusive contract with one of Japan’s premier agencies, Pony Canyon, for his Japanese advancement.

Pony Canyon is under Fuji Sankei Communications and houses top stars like w-inds., Aiko, Aya Ueto, and many others. Korean stars under the agency include Ahn Jae Wook, SS501, and Kim Jung Hoon.

Representatives stated, “Through 2009’s ‘Boys Over Flowers‘, he earned popularity not only in Japan, but all over Asia. He has a fashion sense that’s on par with any model, and has infinite potential as an actor. He’s also able to play the guitar, piano, and other instruments, and is an all-around entertainer.”

They continued, “By contracting with us, we hope to actively support his career as an entertainer in Japan and are anticipating his future as one of the rising Hallyu artists of this generation.”

Source: Newsen via allkpop

28 April:

Actor Kim Bum has shown off his power as a Hallyu star by recording over 2,590,000 Facebook likes in just under 10 days!

According to Kim Bum’s agency, he set up his official Facebook page on April 17th, and as of the 27th, he currently has 2.59 million likes. ”Fans from over 20 different countries including Indonesia, the U.S., Singapore, Mexico, France, and others have come together,” his agency stated.

They continued, “Social network ranking site, Fame Count, currently has him ranked in the top five alongsideLee Min Ho and Ashton Kutcher. Because it hasn’t been that long since Kim Bum’s Facebook officially opened, it isn’t an official ranking on Fame Count as of yet.”

“Kim Bum’s extremely surprised over the influx of Facebook friends. We feel that it’s because he’s broadened his worth as a Hallyu star through not only his drama activities, but Asian fan tours and fan meetings, and consistent communication with his international fans.”

Through his Facebook, Kim Bum wrote, “I made an official Facebook page to hopefully get closer with my fans all over the world. I’ll make sure to update frequently with fun sides of me and quick news.”

Source: Star News via Nate, Kim Bum’s Facebook via allkpop