Netizens believe BLACKPINK became who they are today because of their families.
As BLACKPINK’s upcoming concert is nearby, more information about the BLACKPINK girls is gaining extra attention on social media. Recently, the members’ family backgrounds are becoming the talk of the town.
Mnet’s TMI News program once published a list of stars with the most formidable family backgrounds. In the list, BLACKPINK Rosé and Lisa took first place.
Jennie
Jennie earns such titles as “living Chanel” thanks to her natural high-class aura and bold approach to fashion. According to some sources, she was born and raised in a wealthy family for many generations.
Jennie was born in the Cheongdamdong neighborhood, Gangnam district, Seoul. Dubbed the “fashion boulevard” of Seoul, people of the residence only wear the most elegant and expensive fashion items. It also gathers famous fashion brands, billion-dollar villas, and luxury restaurants. Cheongdamdong is considered the icon of Korea’s luxury lifestyle.
Jenny and her mother
From the age of 10, Jennie enrolled in the ACG Parnell College in New Zealand, an international school with tuition fees up to nearly 17,000 USD per year. Thanks to such a background, the idol developed a distinct taste in elite sports, such as horse riding.
Childhood photos also revealed Jennie’s luxury lifestyle from an early age. The idol might have taken after her mother’s love for fashion, who owns several expensive outfits, many of which are limited editions.
Rumor has it that Jennie’s mother is the director and a large shareholder of CJ E&M. Her father is also said to own a large hospital.
Rosé
Rosé was born in New Zealand and raised in Melbourne, Australia. According to a source, Rosé comes from an educated, wealthy family. Her father is said to be an internationally famous lawyer, while his mother is the CEO of a design company. The idol’s sister is also a lawyer.
In the past, Rosé studied at Canterbury Girl’s College international school, which boasts an annual tuition fee of nearly 17,000 USD.
Rosé receives a proper education early on from her family. She is fluent in many languages and able to play many instruments.
Rosé boasts a stunning visual and exudes a high-class aura that can steal the spotlight in a flash.
Jisoo
Little information, even rumors, is revealed about Jisoo’s family.
Bits of information only came out after many stars in the entertainment industry said that they knew Jisoo’s father, raising speculations that he is an influential figure in the industry.
Rumors circulate he might be the president of RBW, MAMAMOO’s management company.
When Jisoo’s brother got married, the ceremony was held behind closed doors, further raising speculation about the members of Jisoo’s family.
Lisa
Lisa’s parents divorced when she was young, and she was raised by world-famous chef Marco Brüschweiler, her mother’s new husband. He provided her with the best education and a comfortable life.
Lisa with her mother and stepfather
Because of that, Lisa does not hesitate to show her love to her stepfather in public. In the past, the dancer attended an elite school with an annual tuition fee of around 21,000 USD. She can speak English and Korean and a bit of Chinese and Japanese.
Lisa’s family also supported her in the idol’s pursuit of art. She took up dance classes and singing lessons since she was little. According to netizens, Thai trainees who come to Korea for training usually have an impressive financial background.
