Who is Jennie Kim, The K-Pop It Girl Who Fans Call the 'Human Chanel'?
The world is obsessed with Jennie Kim. But who is this latest It girl and why is she called the "Human Chanel"? Kim grew up in South Korea and is the lead singer for K-pop girl group Blackpink. The star has gained the attention of the fashion world, recently appearing in a teaser for Chanel's Fall/Winter 2021 collection, and she's often seen in looks straight from the runway. Get to know more about the fashionable K-pop idol.
She's a Rihanna Fan
Kim is a huge Rihanna fan (who isn't?). During her childhood, Kim once auditioned for her current label, YG Entertainment, with her own version of Rihanna's "Take a Bow," and won a K-pop internship.
She Has Skills in the Kitchen
In the reality show Blackpink House, Kim clearly rules the kitchen. Her skills as a pastry chef have especially been noticed by the public. Some of her dishes have gone viral, like the two-colored black and white (chocolate and strawberry flavor) macaroons. Fellow band members sometimes refer to her as Jennie Ramsey (a reference to British chef Gordon Ramsey).
She's Shy Backstage, But Fiery On-Stage
Although she is often portrayed very fiery and confident on stage, her behind-the-scenes personality is the opposite. The people close to her, from producer Park to Jennie's Pilates instructor, Jessie Yeo, have described her as shy before. “I'm super shy,” Kim says in the Blackpink documentary Light Up the Sky. "I was one of those people I couldn't even order on the phone. I hated that. It took me a while to get there."
She's in a K-Pop Power Couple
Korean entertainment website Dispatch revealed that the global K-pop star is dating G-Dragon (Kwon Ji Yong) of Big Bang. According to the media, the performers have been dating for about a year and have been spotted several times at home in G-Dragon's luxury villa in Hannam-dong.
She's a Real-Life Muse
In addition to the music industry, Kim has become a muse for both fashion and beauty labels such as Chanel. She often wears the label in Blackpink's music videos, and in her everyday life. Because Chanel is her favorite brand, Kim was nicknamed "Human Chanel" by her fans.
