Kim Beom-soo

Kim Beom-soo (; born 8 March 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. Early life and education Kim grew up in one of Seoul's poorest neighbourhoods and is the third of five children. He was raised by his grandmother in a one-bedroom apartment as his parents worked. His father was a pen factory worker and his mother was a hotel maid with a grade-school education. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, and a Master of Science degree, both from Seoul National University. Career Kim's first job was as a developer for an online communication service at Samsung’s IT services unit.