Marumir

Kim Ki-Bum 김기범
Also known as	KiBum, Marumir, Allen
Born	December 29, 1990 (20)
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Years active	2006–present
Labels	XING Entertainment (2006-2007), NH Media (2008-2011), KT Music (South Korea) Interactive Media miX (Japan)
Associated acts	XING(2006-2007) U-Kiss (2008-2011)
Website	u-kiss.co.kr

Kim KiBum (hangul: 김기범 ) Born on December 29, 1990 in Seoul, South Korea to Korean parents and an older brother, who is most famously known as SS501's maknae Kim Hyung Jun. KiBum made his music debut in 2006 with the k-pop group XING, alongside Cheon Hye Sung, Yume, and Kevin Woo. But a year after debuting with XING he left to better his future. In 2008 alongside his former XING member; Kevin Woo they debuted under NH Media's U-Kiss. The group consists of Alexander Lee Eusebio, Eli Kim, Shin Soohyun, Shin Dongho and eventually Lee Kiseop. On February 23, 2011, it was revealed that he had signed a contract termination and was no longer a member of U-KISS.^[1]

Debut

In 2008,^[2] U-KISS made their official debut with their first mini-album N-Generation. The title track from the album was Not Young a young upbeat track that displayed the youth of all the members, and that they themselves are no longer boys.

Bring It Back 2 Old School & ContiUKiss

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.

Only One & Variety Debut

The group released their first full length album Only One in early 2010, with the title track Bingeul Bingeul. They starred in another second variety show called U-Kiss Vampire, which was based on how different blood types interact and react in situations. After receiving much attention from their new album, U-Kiss starred in a third variety show called Chef's Kiss, which helped each member improve their cooking skills. Although they were split into teams, KiBum was labeled the "Black hole" due to his inability to winning challenges. Thus, he was jokingly mocked upon the series for his "winless" triumphs.

Break Time & Japan Debut

After returning from the Philippines concert series and fanmeets in Malaysia and Singapore, the group October released their fourth mini-album Break Time in October. The song promoted from this album was Shut Up!! and the album was received well from the public. They also appeared as regular guests every Wednesday on a Japanese variety show called Made in BS Japan on TV Tokyo, before debuting with their Japanese debut album First Kiss. First Kiss charted at number 2 on the Daily Oricon Chart on its release date.^[3]

Departure from U-KISS

On February 23, 2011 it was revealed that Kibum and Alexander's contracts with NH Media had been terminated.^[4] Although at first Kibum's character business with his brother had been cited as the reason for his departure, it was later revealed that NH Media believe he was "lacking"; therefore, NH Media desired member replacements.^[5]

Japanese Movie & Debut as an Actor

After leaving the boy group U-Kiss, we haven't heard about Kim Kibum, But Earlier on the 1st week on September, it was said that he will be taking part in the "K-pop Music Festival" on September 10 as its MC.

He will also Debut as a Japanese actor in the movie "Bond 2011, Boys Be Ambitious", under the stage name Allen.

He also hopes on becoming an all-around entertainer in different jobs, like singing, acting and composing.

References

1. ^ "U-KISS’s Kim Kibum shares his feelings, claims to be kicked out of group". Allkpop. http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/u-kiss-kim-kibum-shares-his-feelings-claims-to-be-kicked-out-of-group. 
2. ^ "U-Kiss Comfirmed [sic] Debut Date". So Hot on Asia. http://sohotonasia.wordpress.com/2008/08/03/u-kiss-comfirmed-debut-date/. 
3. ^ "U-KISS’s ‘First Kiss’ ranks second on Oricon Daily on day of release". Allkpop. http://www.allkpop.com/2010/12/u-kisss-first-kiss-ranks-second-on-oricon-daily-on-day-of-release. 
4. ^ "U-KISS’s Kim Kibum shares his feelings, claims to be kicked out of group". Allkpop. http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/u-kiss-kim-kibum-shares-his-feelings-claims-to-be-kicked-out-of-group. 
5. ^ "U-KISS’s Kim Kibum provides further detail on withdrawal on KBS’s "Entertainers"". Allkpop. http://www.allkpop.com/2011/02/u-kisss-kim-kibum-provides-further-detail-on-withdrawal-on-kbss-entertainers. 

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Name	Kim Kibum
Alternative names	Marumir, Kibum, Allen
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Date of birth	December 29, 1990
Place of birth	Seoul, South Korea
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