Who are the parents of Chloe Kim?

Last Modified Jul 5, 2025 23:02 GMT
Chloe Kim
Chloe Kim. Source @chloekim

Chloe Kim is a professional snowboarder for the United States of America. She has been snowboarding since the age of 4. Before her Olympic debut at the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang, Kim had previously won numerous gold medals in various competitions. Her first Olympic snowboarding medal came in the women's halfpipe at the age of 17, and she backed up that gold with another title at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022, four years later.

She has won numerous ESPY Awards, including Best Female Action Sports Athlete for three consecutive years. She was listed among Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2018. She has also been outspoken about mental health issues and the value of self-care, frequently discussing the demands of competition and stardom on social media.

Chloe Kim's parents

Boran Yoon Kim and Jong Jin Kim are the parents of Chloe Kim.

Who is Chloe Kim's father?

Kim's father is Jong Jin Kim. In 1982, Jong Jin immigrated to the US from South Korea. He arrived in Southern California and did minimum-wage work to sustain himself. According to the New York Times, he later went to El Camino College in Torrance, where he worked at night as a machinery operator. He was the one who introduced her to snowboarding and even quit his job in order to support her career.

What nationality are Chloe Kim’s parents?

Boran Yoon Kim and Jong Jin Kim are American nationals.

FAQs on Chole Kim

A. Chloe Kim is Korean-American by ethnicity.

A. Kim's portfolio includes major consumer brands like Monster Energy, Nike, and Toyota.

A. Chloe Kim is one of the greatest female snowboarders of all time.

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