Jennie from BLACKPINK
Jennie, who grew up in Seoul’s affluent Cheongdam-dong neighborhood, attended Cheongdam Elementary School before moving to New Zealand to study English. During a trip to New Zealand, her mother asked, “Jennie, do you like it here? Would you like to live here?” Jennie replied, “Yes,” and ended up studying abroad the following year. Her mother frequently visited her in New Zealand, further highlighting Jennie’s privileged background. Jennie attended a private school in New Zealand and even considered studying in the United States afterward.
Tzuyu from TWICE
Next up is Tzuyu from TWICE. Originally from Taiwan, Tzuyu is known for coming from a wealthy family, even without her idol career. Her parents were successful in the night market business and also struck gold in the cosmetic surgery business. A celebrity journalist once revealed on a broadcast, “Tzuyu’s family invested approximately 2 billion KRW in three hospitals in Taiwan, and her mother works as a manager at a plastic surgery clinic.”
Minnie from (G)I-DLE
Minnie from (G)I-DLE is also known to come from a wealthy family. The Thai idol revealed her family home on a reality show, showcasing over 100-year-old artifacts and luxurious interiors that impressed her fellow members. Minnie’s family is well-known in Thailand’s “hi-so” circles, a term for the elite and wealthy class with substantial, often generational, wealth. Her grandparents run a luxury resort, and her father is the vice president of Thailand’s first bank.
Mina from TWICE
Apart from Tzuyu, TWICE has another member from a wealthy background: Mina. Mina’s father is a renowned orthopedic surgeon and a professor at Osaka University’s Faculty of Medicine, which served as the setting for the Japanese drama “The Great White Tower.” Mina attended Obayashi Sacred Heart Academy, a prestigious and expensive high school in Japan, where she studied ballet.
Giselle from aespa
Lastly, Giselle from aespa is another idol with a wealthy background. There were rumors that her grandfather owns 60 golf courses and that her parents live in a 10 billion KRW apartment. However, Giselle clarified, “My family is well-off, but I’m not the granddaughter of a chaebol who owns 60 golf courses, hotels, and resorts.”
These female idols, who have enough wealth to live comfortably without being in the entertainment industry, continue to pursue their dreams and passion for performing, which is truly admirable!
Source: daum
