Who are Chloe Kim’s parents? Inside the family support guiding her success and 2026 Winter Olympics dream (Image Via Getty Images)
Chloe Kim is an extremely well-known snowboarding star, but behind her success are her parents, Jong Jin Kim and Boran Yun Kim. They supported Chloe throughout her childhood and throughout all of her Olympic gold medal victories, and their love and support has played a key role in helping her achieve greatness.
The stories told by ESPN, The New York Times, Sports Illustrated and PEOPLE illustrate how Chloe has become a champion through hard work, sacrifice and family support, and how they continue to assist Chloe in her preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Jong Jin Kim’s journey from South Korea to the United States built the family’s foundation
Jong Jin Kim moved from South Korea to Los Angeles in 1982 with little money but big dreams, according to ESPN. He worked small jobs, studied engineering at El Camino College, and slowly built a stable life, reported The New York Times.After later meeting Boran Yun in Switzerland, the couple moved to Southern California in 1998. Their daughter Chloe was born on April 23, 2000, beginning a new chapter for the family.
Early sacrifices helped Chloe Kim discover snowboarding talent at a young age
Jong Jin first took Chloe snowboarding at age four at Mountain High Resort, reported Sports Illustrated. He bought her first snowboard for $25 on eBay and even used candles for wax, according to ESPN.When Chloe showed strong talent, he made a bold choice and quit his engineering job to support her training full-time.
Chloe later said in The Washington Post that she was thankful for the sacrifice and long drives to practice.
Boran Yun Kim’s quiet support kept the family strong behind the scenes
While Chloe and her father traveled for training, Boran Yun cared for the family and supported Chloe in simple ways. She prepared Chloe’s favorite Korean soup, miyeok-guk, before trips, Chloe told PEOPLE.Chloe often calls her mother her best friend, sharing that they spend time together away from snowboarding.
This emotional support helped Chloe stay calm during big competitions.
Olympic success and the road toward the 2026 Winter Olympics
Chloe Kim became the youngest woman to win Olympic halfpipe gold in 2018 and won another gold in 2022, creating history in snowboarding. Her parents supported her in PyeongChang 2018, where Jong Jin held a “Go Chloe!” sign, reported PEOPLE and ESPN.Now Chloe is preparing to compete again at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the same strong family support guiding her forward.
