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Matthew Kim, known by his stage name BM or Big Matthew, is an American-Korean rapper, songwriter, and composer born on October 20, 1992 in Los Angeles, California. He is the King card of co-ed group KARD under DSP Media and is the group's most prolific solo artist. BM moved to South Korea in 2011 to audition for SBS' "K-pop Star," advancing to the top 50 before being eliminated. He was subsequently recruited by DSP Media, where he was eventually paired with J.Seph, Somin, and Jiwoo to form KARD in 2016. He was featured on Goo Hara's 2015 debut track "La La La" and co-hosts the long-running Dive Studios podcast "Get Real" alongside Peniel of BTOB and Ashley of Ladies' Code. BM made his solo debut on June 9, 2021 with the single "Broken Me," followed by the single album The First Statement (July 2021, featuring "13IVI" and "Body Movin'"). His solo discography grew with single albums Lost in Euphoria (2022), Strangers (2022, featuring "Bad Intentions"), LOWKEY (2023), and Run It Up (2024), plus EP Element (2024). His second EP PO:INT (October 20, 2025) features the title track "Freak" in collaboration with B.I, blending amapiano and ethereal sounds.
1 articles8 creditsDebut: July 19, 2017American
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Who is BM from KARD?
BM (Matthew Kim, born October 20, 1992 in Los Angeles) is the King card of K-pop co-ed group KARD under DSP Media. He is also an active solo artist who debuted with the single 'Broken Me' in 2021.
What is BM's solo discography?
BM's solo releases include single albums The First Statement (2021), Lost in Euphoria (2022), Strangers (2022), LOWKEY (2023), and Run It Up (2024), plus EPs Element (2024) and PO:INT (2025). His PO:INT title track 'Freak' features B.I.
What is BM's real name and nationality?
BM's real name is Matthew Kim. He was born in Los Angeles, California on October 20, 1992 and moved to South Korea in 2011. He holds dual Korean-American identity and raps in both English and Korean.
How did BM join KARD?
BM moved to South Korea in 2011 to audition for SBS K-pop Star, making the top 50 before being eliminated. He was then recruited by DSP Media, where he eventually formed KARD alongside J.Seph, Somin, and Jiwoo, debuting in 2017.
What podcast does BM host?
BM co-hosts the podcast 'Get Real' on Dive Studios alongside Peniel of BTOB and Ashley of Ladies' Code. The show, which began in July 2020, covers K-pop, culture, and life as a foreigner in South Korea.
