Kim Bo-kyung, better known as Stephanie Kim or Stephanie, is a Korean – American singer, ballerina and musical actress based in South Korea. Born in South Korea [contradictory] and raised in California, she returned to South Korea and joined SM Entertainment after winning Youth Best Selection Competition in February 2004. After years of training, she debuted as a member of South Korean girl group The Grace (CSJH) in April 2005. In October 2012, she began her solo career with the release of single album