On the morning of November 11, Korean media outlet MHN Sports reported that Kim Bum, best known for his role in Boys Over Flowers, had shared a video on his personal Instagram account from his recent trip to Japan. In the clip, the actor, born in 1989, was enjoying a meal at a sushi restaurant in the country.
In front of the camera, Kim Bum savored the sushi recommended by the chef, wearing a visibly satisfied expression. However, what particularly caught the public’s attention was the mysterious woman dining with the actor. She wore a red sweater and kept her face out of view throughout the video. At one point, she casually raised her hand close to Kim Bum’s face, teasing him and engaging in an affectionate interaction.
At first, Kim Bum looked momentarily flustered by the woman’s playful teasing. However, he soon turned to look at her affectionately, nodded to her, and continued his meal in the cozy atmosphere.
The video immediately prompted speculation that Kim Bum had been enjoying a meal with his girlfriend, while netizens began debating the identity of the mysterious woman. Some fans on online forums even wondered whether his rumored girlfriend could be actress Kim So Eun. Kim Bum and Kim So Eun were once enthusiastically shipped by fans across Asia thanks to their on-screen chemistry in the hugely popular drama Boys Over Flowers.
As of now, Kim Bum has yet to comment on speculation that he was dining with a girlfriend at the Japanese restaurant.
Rumors that Kim Bum has a new girlfriend first gained significant momentum late last month. On the morning of October 27, Korean media reported that the actor had shared a series of photos from a meal following his fan meeting schedule in Indonesia. The pictures quickly spread across South Korean online communities. In particular, eagle-eyed netizens noticed the presence of a woman in the photos posted by the Boys Over Flowers star.
More specifically, the woman was sitting right next to Kim Bum, with only part of her shoulder briefly visible. Even more interestingly, her image was reflected in the spoon the actor was holding. This led many to speculate that the woman had actually taken the photos for him, helping the Boys Over Flowers star capture some memorable moments during his meal.
Putting these clues together, many fans suggested that Kim Bum and his rumored new girlfriend had enjoyed a cozy date shortly after he finished his schedule in Indonesia. Online communities are now buzzing with curiosity about the woman’s identity and appearance.
Before being linked to his current rumored girlfriend, Kim Bum had two brief public relationships with actress Oh Yeon Seo and “Nation’s Little Sister” Moon Geun Young.
Kim Bum and Oh Yeon Seo confirmed their relationship in March 2018. The two stars reportedly became close shortly after meeting at a private gathering. They hit it off immediately, and their friendship eventually developed into a romantic relationship after they spent time together with a mutual friend.
Unfortunately, Kim Bum and Oh Yeon Seo’s romance lasted less than a year. By the end of 2018, the two had officially gone their separate ways, ending their relationship and remaining on familiar terms.
According to various reports, Kim Bum’s military enlistment contributed to the growing distance between the couple, eventually causing their feelings to fade. Just one month after publicly confirming his relationship with Oh Yeon Seo, Kim Bum enlisted for mandatory military service. During the following months, he was unable to spend time with his girlfriend as he focused on fulfilling his duties. Meanwhile, Oh Yeon Seo remained busy with her career. The actress traveled to the United States and regularly shared updates on Instagram to keep fans informed about her activities. She also celebrated her 16th debut anniversary and 31st birthday with fans ahead of time, but strict military regulations prevented her from spending those occasions with her boyfriend. After a prolonged period apart, the couple gradually grew distant and eventually broke up, much to the disappointment of their fans.
Meanwhile, Kim Bum and Moon Geun Young met on the set of Goddess of Fire in 2013. The end of the drama also marked the time when the two stars went public with their relationship. While they were still deeply in love, the couple did not hide the fact that they went on vacation together in Europe and even took several affectionate photos in the Czech Republic. However, Moon Geun Young and Kim Bum’s relationship quickly came to an end after just around six months of dating, leaving fans disappointed.
Sources: kenh14