She’s Become Known for Her “Unicorn Hair”

“Changing My Hair Colour Really Did Change My Life. I Think It Gave Me That Trademark, ” She Said in Teen Vogue. She Mentioned How Her Agency “Wasn’t Very Fond of the Idea” Initially, as It Could Affect Her Work as a Model. in the Past, per Hypebae, Kim Had Also Turned Down a Modelling Contract That Suggested She Undergo Plastic Surgery. Instead She Embraced Her Natural Asian Features – and Her Unique Sense of Style and What She Felt Made Her Look Good.

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She’s an International Style Star, No Doubt. a Model, Host and Many Things in Between, “The Girl with Rainbow Hair” Turns Heads Wherever She Goes – Be It on the Streets, the Runway, on Tv or on Instagram. but How Did She Get Here? per Fashionista, It Was During the Spring 2014 Shows That Kim’s Career Took a Dramatic Turn – She Went Global.

She’s a Fashion “It” Girl

She’s an International Style Star, No Doubt. a Model, Host and Many Things in Between, “The Girl with Rainbow Hair” Turns Heads Wherever She Goes – Be It on the Streets, the Runway, on Tv or on Instagram. but How Did She Get Here? per Fashionista, It Was During the Spring 2014 Shows That Kim’s Career Took a Dramatic Turn – She Went Global.

She’s Skilled at Football

On Korean Reality Show Shooting Stars, Which Features Celebs, Models and Family Members of Pro Players in Football, Kim Joined Fellow Models to Form Team Fc Giants as the Goalkeeper. Kim Wears a Jersey No 3 and Often Styles Her Kit with Arm Warmers and a Huge Bow on Her Hair.

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Meet Kim’s Fur Babies, Bowie and Biggie, Both of Whom Have Their Own Instagram Accounts Too, of Course. White Frenchie Bowie Has 4,000 Plus Followers, While Black Frenchie Biggie Has over 26,000 Followers.

She Has Two French Bulldogs, Who Are Both on Instagram

Meet Kim’s Fur Babies, Bowie and Biggie, Both of Whom Have Their Own Instagram Accounts Too, of Course. White Frenchie Bowie Has 4,000 Plus Followers, While Black Frenchie Biggie Has over 26,000 Followers.

She’s a Bts Fan and Has Cool Pals in Both Fashion and K-Pop

Kim Appears to Share a Deep Friendship with Her Crew and They Are Always Supportive of Each Other. J-Hope, for One, Has Been Seen Sporting an Ireneisgood Jumper That Reads, “You Good? ”

Meet Model Irene Kim, Bts’ J-Hope’s Rumoured Girlfriend: the Korean-American Fashion ‘It’ Girl Is Pals with Blackpink’s Jennie and Red Velvet’s Joy – and Models for Estée Lauder with Kendall Jenner

By Elena Rostova

• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

Meet Model Irene Kim, Bts’ J-Hope’s Rumoured Girlfriend: the Korean-American Fashion ‘It’ Girl Is Pals with Blackpink’s Jennie and Red Velvet’s Joy – and Models for Estée Lauder with Kendall Jenner

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Other Than Her Famous Friends, There’s Plenty More to Know About the 34-Year-Old – from Her Own Career Beginnings and Inspiring Roots, to Her Colourful Life That Extends Beyond the Fashion World. Let’s See What Else There Is to Uncover About the American-Born Model So Far …

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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