Sujin Kim (김수진, born April 3, 1991),[1] known online as Chingu Amiga, is a South Korean social media influencer.

Sujin Kim
Born (1991-04-03) April 3, 1991 (age 33)
Other namesChingu Amiga

Early life

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Kim grew up in Seoul. She graduated from Myongji University with a business degree.[2] After facing mistreatment, she briefly moved to Canada and Brazil for work-study until settling in Mexico in 2018.[3][2]

Social media

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As of January 2024, she has over 25 million followers on TikTok, 10 million subscribers on YouTube, and 11 million followers on Instagram.[4] She shares content related to Korean culture.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Violante, March (November 16, 2023). "Chinguamiga, de la depresión al estrellato en los negocios - Emprendedor". Emprendedor (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Santiago, Aníbal (November 22, 2023). "Chingu amiga, la historia de la influencer coreana que hace reír a México". GQ (Interview) (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Cantú, Elda (July 21, 2023). "A Burnout in Korea, She's a Superstar in Latin America". The New York Times.
  4. ^ Garrido, Alejandro Membrillo (January 13, 2024). "Chingu Amiga, nominada a los People's Choice Awards". Grupo Milenio (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Ferrusquía, Ruth Mata (August 15, 2023). "De creadoras a CEO | Sigue lo que estás pensando, sin limitarte: Sujin Kim, 'Chingu Amiga'". Forbes México (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved January 20, 2024.