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Kim Beom-soo
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Kim Beom-soo

Entrepreneur · Kakao · born March 8, 1966

$3.2Breported net worth as of August 2026 · Forbes

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Kim Beom-soo, 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.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 28Founded KakaoFebruary 16, 1995

Reported wealth

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August 2026$3.2BForbes · current

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