Kim Beom-soo (businessman)
Kim Beom-soo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 March 1966 Damyang County, South Korea |
| Other names | Brian Kim |
| Alma mater | Seoul National University (BS, MS) |
| Known for | Founder of Hangame and Kakao |
| Title | Chairman of Kakao |
| Children | 2 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김범수 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Beomsu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Pŏmsu |
Kim Beom-soo (Korean: 김범수; born March 8, 1966), also known as Brian Kim, is a South Korean billionaire businessman who is the founder and chairman of Kakao, a South Korean internet company. He is among the richest people in South Korea. In December 2024, Forbes estimated his net wealth as US$3.2 billion and ranked him 6th richest in the country. He is currently facing criminal trial on stock manipulation charges.