Jin Sook Chang

Jin Sook Chang

Jin Sook Chang was born on March 20, 1954 in Beverly Hills, California, United States, is Entrepreneur. Forever 21's cofounder, Chang came to the U.S. in 1981 and worked as a hairdresser to make ends meet. In 1984, she and her husband Do Won used $11,000 in savings to open a 900 sq-foot clothing store in Los Angeles, initially called Fashion 21. The $4 billion (sales) teen retailer now employs 43,000 people in 800 stores across 48 countries. Chang is chief merchandising officer; her ivy-league educated daughters Linda and Esther also work in merchandising at the company. Forever 21 was sued in 2017 for allegedly not letting its employees speak any language besides English. It denies the charges.

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Popular As	Jin Sook Chang
Occupation
Age	70 years old
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Born	March 20, 1954 (Beverly Hills, California, United States)
Birthday	March 20
Town/City	Beverly Hills, California, United States
Nationality	United States

🌙 Zodiac

Jin Sook Chang’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Jin Sook Chang was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

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Biography/Timeline

1981

Chang grew up in South Korea and moved to California in 1981 with his wife.

1984

He and his wife, Jin Sook (Hangul: 진숙), opened a 900-square foot clothing store then named Fashion 21 in 1984 in Highland Park, Los Angeles with only $11,000 in savings. The store took off, and as they expanded to other locations the store's name was changed to Forever 21. The number of stores grew to 600, with 30,000 employees by 2015. The company has remained a family operation. Forbes in 2012 estimated Chang and his wife's net worth to be $4 billion.