Kim Byung-hoon (entrepreneur)
Kim Byung-hoon | |
|---|---|
김병훈 | |
| Born | November 5, 1988 Seoul, South Korea |
| Education | Yonsei University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founding APR Corp |
Kim Byung-hoon (Korean: 김병훈; born November 5, 1988) is a South Korean entrepreneur.[1] He is founder and chief executive officer of APR Corp, a beauty product conglomerate. Forbes estimated his net worth at US$2.2 billion in November 2025.[2]
Early life and education
Kim was born in Seoul. In 2007, he studied business administration at Yonsei University.[3] As an exchange student in California, he began developing mobile applications.[4]
Career
In 2014, Kim founded APR Corp. The company quickly expanded to include skincare and supplements. Its flagship brand, Medicube, launched in 2016 and gained popularity for its at-home facial devices.[5]
In 2025, APR went public. Kim’s stake in the company made him a billionaire.[6]
Personal life
In 2025, Kim purchased an apartment in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, for ₩29 billion.[7]
References
- ^ 김예원 (2025-06-16). "[Who Is ?] 김병훈 에이피알 대표이사". 비즈니스포스트 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ "Byunghoon Kim - AprilSkin". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ "A billionaire businessman in his 30s, a rising conglomerate of Korean cosmetics (K-beauty), and a le.. - MK". 매일경제. 2025-09-14. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ Singhsachathet, Nafisa (July 17, 2025). "Everything to Know About Kim Byung Hoon, South Korea's Newest Beauty Billionaire". www.prestigeonline.com. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ Bharade, Aditi. "Meet South Korea's new millennial beauty billionaire, who counts Kylie Jenner as a fan of his skincare gadgets". Business Insider. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ Lee, Yoojung (July 7, 2025). "A 36-Year-Old Beauty Mogul Is South Korea's Newest Billionaire". Bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on 2025-09-10. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ "The most expensive apartment sold in Seoul this year was "Acro Seoul Forest" in Seongsu-dong, Seongd.. - MK". 매일경제. 2025-10-03. Retrieved 2025-11-06.