Kim Garam
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Kim Garam | |
|---|---|
김가람 | |
| Born | |
| Education | Konkuk University |
| Occupations | YouTuber former singer |
| Years active | 2022; 2026–present |
Kim Garam (Korean: 김가람) is a South Korean YouTuber and former singer. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM, formed by Source Music and HYBE, in 2022. Following her departure from the group, Kim pursued acting and online content creation.[1] [2]
Early life and education
[edit ]Kim attended Konkuk University, where she studied media acting.[3]
Career
[edit ]2022: Debut with LE SSERAFIM
[edit ]Kim Garam debuted as a member of LE SSERAFIM in May 2022 with the extended play Fearless .[4]
Shortly before and after the group's debut, allegations regarding school violence involving Kim surfaced online and received widespread media coverage.[5] Source Music initially denied several accusations and announced legal action regarding malicious claims.[6]
In July 2022, HYBE and Source Music announced the termination of Kim's exclusive contract and confirmed her departure from LE SSERAFIM, after which the group continued as five members.[7]
2025–present: Public reemergence and acting activities
[edit ]In 2025, Kim reappeared publicly through a student-produced welcome video connected to Konkuk University's Department of Media and Acting.[8]
In March 2026, Kim launched the YouTube channel garamonly, where she uploaded videos documenting her daily life and acting practice.[9] [10]
The channel rapidly gained attention, surpassing 100,000 subscribers within a day of launch.[11]
Media reports stated that Kim was studying acting and preparing for an acting career while continuing university studies.[12] [13]
References
[edit ]- ^ "Kim Ga-ram Launches YouTube Channel, Shares Acting Studies and Daily Life". The Chosun Daily. March 14, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ "'Discussion of Crack' Kim Garam Reaches 140,000 YouTube Subscribers.."I'm going to practice acting"". Star News. March 15, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ "Former LE SSERAFIM member Kim Garam quietly reemerges in university welcome video". Allkpop. April 15, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ "HYBE's first girl group Le Sserafim debuts". Yonhap News Agency. May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ 유. 청. 모. (May 20, 2022). "HYBE terminates contract with Le Sserafim's Kim Garam". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ "Source Music Releases Detailed Statement Regarding LE SSERAFIM's Kim Garam". Soompi. May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ "Le Sserafim to continue as 5-member group after Kim Garam's departure". Yonhap News Agency. July 20, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ "Former LE SSERAFIM member Kim Garam quietly reemerges in university welcome video". Allkpop. April 15, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ "Former Le Sserafim Member's YouTube Channel Hits 150k in Two Days". The Chosun Daily. March 15, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ "Kim Garam launches YouTube channel and studies acting in South Korea". Chosun Biz. March 14, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ "Former LE SSERAFIM member Kim Garam surpasses 130,000 YouTube subscribers in only one day". Allkpop. March 14, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ "'I can't give up on celebrities' Kim Garam returns after years away from public activities". Star News. March 16, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ^ "Kim Ga-ram Launches YouTube Channel, Shares Acting Studies and Daily Life". The Chosun Daily. March 14, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.