Inside Article
Bobby is a popular South Korean rapper, singer, and songwriter who is best known as a member of the pop group iKon under YG Entertainment. Likewise, he has also appeared in various Korean shows and released his own solo albums. However, Bobby recently surprised his fans and followers after announced that he was soon going to be a father and tying the knot.
Kim Ji-won was born in 1995 in Seodaemun District, Seoul, South Korea. He celebrates his birthday on December 21, which makes his age 25. He holds South Korean nationality and comes from an Asian ethnicity.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Bobby was officially recruited as a trainee under YG Entertainment on January 10, 2011. After completing two years of training, he participated in the 2013 survival program Win: Who Is Next? Under Team B. After losing to Team A, he and several others appeared on label-mate Big Bang’s Taeyang music video. In 2014, Bobby and B.I competed on Show Me The Money 3 and throughout the show, he released singles like Go and L4L. The same year he was featured in several other singles and GQ Korea’s Men of the Year list.
In 2015, iKon released a warm-up single “My Type”. The group released its debut album on December 24, 2015. The album was followed by Return in 2018 and New Kids in 2019. Moreover, the rapper also released his solo album, Love and Fall, in 2017 followed by Lucky Man in 2021. As of 2021, Bobby is estimated to hold a net worth of above $500k.
Dating, Engaged, and Wife
Being part of iKon, Bobby has accumulated a huge number of fans over the years. Likewise, many of his fans are interested to know more about the rapper’s dating life. However, it is not common for South Korean pop stars to share their private life as it harms their stardom. However, Bobby recently shed a light on his relationship status through Instagram. In a post on August 2021, he shared that he was engaged to the love of his life. Moreover, he also surprised everyone by revealing that he and his fiancée are expecting a baby in September. The note read,
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSysqJ2lcSF/
“Hello, this is iKON’s Bobby.
I have something to tell everyone today, so I am sharing this letter after a lot of thought.
I have promised to marry the person I love, and I will become a father in September. I am happy to be welcoming a new member to my family, but I am more sorry to my fans who will feel confused due to my sudden news.
I should have told you about this sooner, but I am sorry for the delay in sharing this news as I was very worried about this.
I feel a heavy sense of responsibility because I feel like I’m putting a lot of pressure on the people who have always helped me and supported me with all of their hearts.
I sincerely apologize to those who have been hurt or feel very confused by this.
To my iKON members, fans, and parents, the people who have become necessities in my life even though I am lacking, I will strive to become a person who will not bring shame to my fans or my parents.
I will also do my best to not become a distraction to our fans and the iKON members who are waiting for iKON’s activities.”
However, the pop star did not reveal the identity of his soon-to-be wife. Regardless, we might have to wait to know more about Bobby’s fiancée.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
Bobby was born to his father, Kim Hyung-sik. His mother’s name remains a mystery. Bobby moved to the United States with his family in 2005. Likewise, his family also includes his brother Ji-un Kim.
Body Measurement: Height and Weight
Bobby stands at a height of 5 feet and 9 inches. The rapper has a slimly built body that measures around 70 kg.