Kim Chi Biography

Kim Chi is a South Korean-American drag queen, artist, entrepreneur, and television personality well-known as a contestant on season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Kim was the first Korean-American participant on the show as well as the first Korean-American drag queen on American national television.

10 Quick Facts About Kim Chi

1. Name: Kim Chi
2. Age: 34 years
3. Birthday: 8 August
4. Zodiac Sign: Leo
5. Height: 1.93 m.
6. Nationality: America
7. Occupation:  South Korean-American drag queen, artist, entrepreneur, and television personality well-known as a contestant on season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race
8. Marital Status: Not Known
9. Salary:  Under Review
10. Net worth: Between $1 million and $5 million dollars.

Kim Chi Age

Kim is 34 years old as of 2021, he was born on 8 August 1987 in, United States. He celebrates her birthday on Augusta 8 every year and her birth sign is Leo.

Kim Chi Height

Kim stands at an estimated height of  1.93 m.

Kim Chi Weight

Details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Kim Chi Education

Kim studied graphic design in college before working as an art director and exploring sculpture, fashion design, and painting.

Kim Chi Family

Sang-Young Shin was born in the United States on August 8, 1987, and lived in South Korea as a child. His parents, who are divorced, also live in Chicago. His mother did not know he did drag until he reached fame on TV. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available.

Thus, the identity of Kim’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Kim Chi Married, Dating

Kim has not gone public with his relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His  partner’s information will be updated as soon as the information is available

On the Ra Paul’s Drag Race, Chi revealed that he was still a virgin because he was not confident enough and he never felt sexy because of his weight. Fellow contestant Bob The Drag Queen tried to reassure Kim Chi and reasoned that once he realizes who he is, things will get better and he will become more confident and attract more people.

Kim Chi Net Worth

Kim’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality, Drag Queen, and Entrepreneur. Through his various sources of income, Kim has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Kim Chi Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Kim:

Kim Chi Wiki

• Full Names: Kim Chi
• Popular As: Sang-Young Shin
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Drag Queen
• Nationality: Korean-American
• Race / Ethnicity: Korean
• Religion: To be Updated
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Kim Chi Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 33 years
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Date of Birth: 8 August 1987
• Place of Birth: United States
• Birthday: August 8

Kim Chi Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be Updated
• Height / How Tall?: 1.93 m
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: To be Updated
• Hair Color: To be Updated
• Shoe Size: To be Updated

Kim Chi Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): To be Updated
• Mother: To be Updated
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be Updated
• Marital Status: To be Updated
• Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: To be Updated
• Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: To be Updated
• Children: To be Updated

Kim Chi Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1 million $5 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: His professional career as a Drag Queen, Artist, Entrepreneur, and Television Personality

Kim Chi RuPaul’s Drag Race

Shin started performing in Chicago in drag in 2012. He was one of twelve drag queens accepted for the eighth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, which started airing on March 7, 2016. Upon joining the show, she became the first Korean drag queen to be featured on American national television. Kim won the first challenge, which came with a small cash prize. Shin sent the money to his mother, telling her he made it through makeup work.

Eventually, Kim made it to the top three along with Naomi Smalls but lost the title to Bob the Drag Queen. During the finale, she lip-synced a song specifically made for her called “Fat, Fem, & Asian”, which was a commentary on negative stereotypes in the gay dating world.

Kim Chi Stylist

After Drag Race, he partnered with Sugarpill Cosmetics to create different makeup items, including the Kim Chi Liquid Lip Color, a donut-scented lipstick described as a “Matte lavender mauve with a subtle, unique blend of transparent aqua and violet sparkles”. Other items included the Kim Chi Electric Teal Eyeshadow and Kim Chi Liquid Lip Color.

In November 2016, he released a package of Kim Chi emojis called Kimchiji. Emojis included her catchphrases, a burrito bowl, a chicken wing, and a spanking butt. In March 2017, Kim was invited to the College of Communication and Fine Arts at Loyola Marymount University for an event called “A Fabulous Evening With Kim Chi: Exploring Gender Identity Through Drag”.

She was the first drag queen to come to the college and did so in full drag makeup. Along with performance, there was a question and answer section during the event. In April 2017, he performed at Arizona State University West campus for their Asian Heritage Week and Pride Week. Emily Kwon, President of the Asian-Asian Pacific American Students’ Coalition put on the event, inviting him to perform for the students.

In May 2017, he performed as part of the Werq the World 2017 tour. The tour, hosted by Bianca Del Rio and Michelle Visage, also featured drag queens Alaska Thunderfuck, Alyssa Edwards, Detox, Latrice Royale, and Violet Chachki. In December 2018, he appeared on the television special RuPaul’s Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular, a one-off festive version of the regular Drag Race series.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kim Chi

Who is Kim Chi?

Kim is a South Korean-American drag queen, artist, entrepreneur, and television personality well-known as a contestant on season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Kim was the first Korean-American participant on the show as well as the first Korean-American drag queen on American national television.

How old is Kim Chi?

Kim is 33 years old as of 2020, he was born on 8 August 1987 in, United States.

How tall is Kim Chi?

Kim stands at an estimated height of  1.93 m.

What nationality is Kim?

Kim is a Korean-American national.

How many siblings does Chi have?

After doing our research details bout his parents are not available and it is also not known whether he has any siblings. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Is Kim Chi married?

Details about Kim’s love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.

How much is Kim Chi worth?

Kim has an approximate net worth of $1 million $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Is Kim dead or alive?

Kimis still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where does Kim live?

Because of security reasons, Kim has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Kim Chi Contacts

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• Website