Discover 7 rare childhood photos of Jennie Kim that showcase the early years of the BLACKPINK star
Jennie Kim, commonly known simply as Jennie, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and model. She is best known as a member of the popular South Korean girl group BLACKPINK, which debuted under YG Entertainment in August 2016. Jennie was born on January 16, 1996, in Seoul, South Korea.
Childhood facts about Jennie Kim
- Only Child: Jennie was born as the only child of her parents 1.
- Mother’s Profession: Her mother is a director and shareholder at CJ & M 1.
- Father’s Occupation: Jennie’s father owns a hospital 1.
- International Upbringing: She moved to Auckland, New Zealand, during her childhood and lived there for five years 1.
- Education Abroad: While in New Zealand, Jennie attended ACG Parnell College 1.
- Language Proficiency: She learned fluent English, on top of her native Korean and basic Japanese, during her time abroad 1.
- Early Aspirations: As a little girl, Jennie envisioned herself as a ballet dancer 3.
- Change of Direction: At the age of 14, instead of moving to the United States for further education, Jennie decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a singer 3.
- Early Exposure to YG Entertainment: Jennie was first introduced to K-pop and specifically became interested in YG Entertainment’s music while in New Zealand 3.
- Audition Success: After moving back to Seoul, South Korea, Jennie successfully auditioned for YG Entertainment in 2010 and became a trainee for six years 1.
