- He was born in Seoul but at age 10 he moved to California
- While in Cali he attended school in Los Angeles
- He was discovered a few years later by a Korean talent agent who recommended that he audition for Starlight Casting System 2002 & he was later signed to SM Ent.
- When he goes on dates he prefers paying. He dislikes his date paying for herself.
- He likes cats & rabbits, oranges, the word ‘love’, spring, & Sundays
- He dislikes apples, mice, winter, summer, & the number 9
- Family: Sister, brother, his cousin is the famous actor & model Shin Dong Wook
- Nickname: Snow White, which Heechul gave him
- Kim Jong Min said that Kibum looked like him, especially his smile, which he called a “die smile” meaning killer smile!