Fans across the world have a huge interest in learning how celebrities live their lavish lives. It is evident from the success shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians have had in the entrainment industry. With 20 seasons now, it is clear that the high-profiled people in society impact people whenever they share insights about their personal lives.
Netflix spiced up the content with the introduction of the Asian-focused show, Bling Empire, broadcasting the flamboyant lifestyle of the LA-based stars with roots from different parts of Asia. With a good reception from Netflix's streaming platform, the audience has been careful to notice that some cast members had amassed huge fortunes from their business long before Bling Empire happened.
Interestingly, others like Kevin Kreider neither had a huge following nor a wealthy life. In fact, his life has changed in that one season, and with season 2 on its way, we can only expect him to be even in a better place financially. The big question many fans ask is, how was life for the cast members before they auditioned for the series.
8 Jamie Xie
Despite Jamie Xie being one of the youngest stars to feature in the show, she is currently one of the richest members. Just at 22, Xie has been making her way to being one of the top models in the industry. She is born to a billionaire dad, Ken Xie, a cybersecurity technologist.
Before she started making her own money Xie was fond of using her parent's fortune for shopping and growing her brand. Now, she can make more than enough not only to fund her life but also, to live in a lavish style.
7 Kim Lee
Kim Lee is unique among her co-stars in the show because of her career as a DJ. "Dj Kim Lee is one of the best DJs in Asia, and she is self-made," Kane said. Before Empire Bling, Lee has been hosting Yo! MTV Rap on MTV Asia. She also did some acting and modeling before committing to a full-time DJ.
As a successful actor, model, and DJ with an international following, the star made a journey to look for her Dad, who left them when she was only 8. By the time she got the role in Bling Empire, Lee was already rich from her work.
6 Guy Tang
Guy Tang is an all-around gifted creative with a whopping 2.2 million followers on Instagram alone. As many fans can affirm, the guy has been a sensation hair colorist. Born and raised in Tulsa, records show that Tang is a self-made millionaire who's worked hard to reach where he is.
Additionally, Tang has for a long time been on YouTube, where he runs a channel that shows people different hair color transformations. On top of that, Tang is engaged to his husband, Almar Guevarra, who is a nurse. Lastly, he is also a musician with several of his song available on his YouTube channel.
5 Kelly Mi Li
Kelly Mi Li has had an interesting life outside what the show aired. On the show, Mi Li raised an uproar among fans after she disclosed that she was once married to a man who, unfortunately, used to run one of the biggest scam websites in the US.
However, Mi Li is currently divorced. After divorcing her husband, she bought a restaurant, which she sold later. From the fortune she made, Mi Li made several investments. Currently, she works behind the scene as a producer of TV content.
4 Kevin Kreider
Kevin Kreider is a life coach who grew up in a loving family in Philadelphia as an adopted child. When he was of age, Kreider moved to the West Coast to pursue a career in professional modeling. The Tab published that Kreider's successful modeling career has made his wealth amounting to $10 million.
He was featured in the highly-rated 2019 documentary, The Ugly Model. He also opened his own company, Taejin Entertainment LLC, in Los Angeles. As a life coach, he has given people fitness and nutrition ideas for a healthy body.
3 Kane Lim
With Singaporean roots, Kane comes from a very rich family. The series, Bling Empire, introduces him as a billionaire who owns malls. He's born to rich parents whose company ships and tanks oil to different places. The family has also invested heavily in the real estate market.
Kane Lim, on the other hand, has built an impressive amount of wealth from his parents. At 17, he acquired a loan from his dad, which he invested as a real estate developer, and by 20, he was already a millionaire.
2 Christine Chiu
Christine is Dr. Gabriel Chiu's spouse, and together they have built an empire that makes them big bucks. Dr. Chiu is a descent of a Chinese dynasty, while Christine is a philanthropist.
Although there is not much documentation of Christine's past, the present show that she has been an accomplished businesswoman for the better part of her life. Today the duo owns Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Clinic, where Christine works as the director.
1 Anna Shay
At 60-years-old and $600 million rich, the queen is by far the richest and the oldest among all the cast members. She is heiress to Edward Shay, who was very rich from his legal weapon and defense technology firm. Her mother was also a very successful aristocratic woman.
From her parents' footsteps, Shay founded Pacific Architects and Engineers firm that works with the US government on defense services contracts. Though she prefers a private life, Shay has a fun and extravagant life too, and that's how many have noticed her.
