Kane Lim

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Kane Lim
Bornc. 1990
Singapore
Known for Bling Empire
Fenty Beauty

Kane Lim (born c. 1990) is a Singaporean entrepreneur, investor, and real estate developer based in Los Angeles. [1] [2] [3] Lim starred in the Netflix reality TV series Bling Empire . [3] [4] In 2022, he launched a line of athletic leisurewear called B.L.I.N.G., which stands for "Because Life Is Not Guaranteed". [5]

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Early life and education

Lim was born and raised in Singapore. [6] His grandparents moved there from Communist China. [7] His extended family made its fortune in the oil, shipping, and real estate industries. [7] [2] [8] [9] More recently, his father was on the board of Sian Chay Medical Institution. [7]

At age 17, Lim got a loan from his father to invest and paid him back within two months. [10] He made his first million before turning 20. [10]

He moved to Los Angeles to study and decided to live there. [7]

Career

Investment fund

Lim runs his own investment fund in Los Angeles. [8] His portfolio includes investments in real estate. [8]

Real estate

Lim is a real estate developer and agent with Oppenheim Group. [6] He has developed and sold upscale properties in Los Angeles in Venice Beach, Mar Vista, and Highland Park. [6] In addition to residential properties in California, he deals with commercial property investments in Asia. [6]

Philanthropy

Lim has been a lifelong philanthropist. [7] [6] From 2014 to 2015, he ran an Instagram account selling branded fashion items from his personal collection. [7] He donated proceeds to charities including St. Jude's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and Race for the Rescues, which promotes animal welfare. [7] He also sold items including a rare Hermès crocodile bracelet at the Singapore Red Cross Internetional Bazaar. [8] More recently, he has supported Miracles for Kids and Uplift Services. [6]

Bling Empire

During Bling Empire, viewers were given a look at the $300,000 sneaker collection in Lim's home. [11]

Personal life

His Buddhist faith is well documented during the series. [8] His own parents are Christian. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Saadan, Andrea (21 January 2021). "Bling Empire's Kane Lim: Get to Know the Singaporean Star of the Netflix Series". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 Lee, Jan (28 January 2023). "Keeping up with Kane Lim". The Straits Times. Retrieved 8 February 2025– via ProQuest.
  3. 1 2 Long, Mackenzie (9 May 2023). "Why Bling Empire Fans Turned On Kane Lim". Screen Rant. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "Netflix's 'Bling Empire' Cast: Where Are They Now?". Hollywood Life. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2025– via ProQuest.
  5. ↑ Hornik, Susan (23 August 2022). "Bling Empire Star Kane Lim Launches Charity-Minded Streetwear Line". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 8 February 2025– via EBSCOhost.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "About Kane Lim, Realtor Associate". The Oppenheim Group. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "'Bling Empire' on Netflix: everything we know about Singaporean cast member Kane Lim". NME. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 Lee, Jan (21 January 2021). "Bling Empire's Kane Lim a real-life Crazy Rich Asian". The Straits Times. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  9. ↑ Mehrotra, Kriti (13 May 2022). "What is the Fraud Case Against Kane Lim's Family?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  10. 1 2 Parks, Lauren (26 January 2021). "Bling Empire: Kane Lim's Net Worth & Jobs He's Had Before Netflix Hit Show". Screen Rant. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  11. ↑ Moore, Booth (11 January 2021). "'Bling Empire' Could Be Fashion's Next Reality Show Crush". WWD: Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 8 February 2025– via ProQuest.
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