From her activities with BLACKPINK to being the global brand ambassador of the French fashion house Chanel, Jennie has definitely raked in the dough. But how much is Jennie's actual net worth? Keep on reading to learn more!
What is BLACKPINK Jennie's Net Worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jennie Kim's current net worth, as of 2021, is $10 million USD. However, with the idol's number of brand deals, there is a chance it could be higher. She is also the first BLACKPINK member to debut as a soloist, meaning she could have earned more money with her solo single album, "SOLO."
In Jan. 2018, Jennie was named as the new model for Chanel Korea Beauty. By June of that year, Jennie became the ambassador for Chanel Korea, with the brand stating they chose Jennie due to her friendly style in line with Chanel's image and her loyalty to the brand.
In Oct. 2018, Jennie became the global brand ambassador for Chanel, joining labelmate G-Dragon of BIGBANG.
In 2019, Jennie was named as Hera Cosmetic's new model due to her elegant and luxurious aura. Jennie's influence caused the sale of Hera Cosmetics' "Red Vibe" lip series to be five times higher than Hera's previous lip product releases. As a result, the lipstick collection is now known as "Jennie's Lipsticks."
Jennie was previously the advertisement model for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Aura Red, which was dubbed by the company as "Jennie Red." The product was launched for KT customers residing in South Korea exclusively.
On Jun. 11, 2020, Jennie was announced to be the newest brand ambassador for Lotte Confectionary's snack product, "Air Baked." A Lotte Confectionary representative stated they chose Jennie due to her being trendy with their targeted demographic of women in their 20s and 30s.
On Apr. 15, 2020, Jennie collaborated with Gentle Monster, a famous South Korean luxury eyewear brand. The collaboration, dubbed "Jentle Home," was inspired by the idol's childhood memories. All of the pieces in the collection were designed by herself and featured glasses, sunglasses, eyewear chains, and more.
On Feb. 2, Lotte Corporation announced that Jennie was the new of their soju brand, Chum Churum. On Feb. 10, Lotte Chilsung announced Jennie as the face of their soda with the release of their promotional material.
On Feb. 19, Jennie surprised fans by announcing that she became one of the fashion editors for Vogue Korea's March 2021 issue. According to the publication, Jennie participated in photoshoots as a planner. The BLACKPINK member also decided on the concept, hair and makeup draft, and overall styling.
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Was BLACKPINK's Jennie Always Rich?
Though Jennie has not divulged into what her family does for a living, people have already speculated that Jennie was born rich. She was born in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, South Korea. Her hometown is widely known as a rich neighbor, with nearly all of its inhabitants being wealthy. Additionally, her family often went abroad, which is not a cheap habit.
Jennie's mother was also able to support Jennie as she studied in New Zealand during her formative years. Following a trip to Australia and New Zealand when she was eight years old, Jennie's mother asked her if she wanted to stay in the latter country, to which Jennie replied, "yes."
Jennie's mother was also willing to support Jennie's move to Florida, the United States, when Jennie was just 14 years old to continue her studies. However, after Jennie expressed her desires to pursue music, her family all moved back to South Korea.
It appears Jennie has always lived a comfortable life, but the idol has also worked hard for her dreams and to reach her level of success. With her net worth estimated to be $10 million USD, it is expected to rise as her fame grows.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
