MIC DROP | BTS 8th Member

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THE HATED, THE LIKED AND THE LOVED 

She was hated because, although this combination wasn't the first one to mix genders, people felt that a girl had no role in a boy group. Especially with the choreographies. In a couple of interviews after Leehye first joined BTS, many interviewers criticised her and brought her down for being a girl in an all-boy group. Because of this she created her diss track "The Real Society" which was indirectly adressed to those peoples. 

In one episode of ELEVEN VLOGS, Leehye specifically told "I will quit Bangtan if it means your success rises"

She was loved by many famous western singers and artists and even big Korean pop girlgroups, boy groups and soloists. Like Somi, Leehi, Stray Kids, Seventeen, IVE, Lesserafim, BLACKPINK, New Jeans, ITZY and many more

HUMAN CHANEL

Chanel brand ambassadors come and go, but there is only one "Human Chanel" and that is Kim Leehye. Ever since her appointment at the luxury fashion house in 2017, while she was still a member of KILLSHOT, Eleven has always sat in the front VIP seats in Chanel fashion shows flaunting her C logo.

However, what makes her the 'Human Chanel'? Its so much more than being just a brand ambassador. Yes, she lives and breathes Chanel. There is no denying the fact that Chanel existed years before Kim Leehye, but it is her who played a major role in the lxury brand's success, increasing their profits to 4.8 Billion USD in 2019 alone, just one year after she had joined BTS

Moving on to the fact that she sells out any Chanel products she ever touches. Be it a ring, or a bag, or a purse, any instagram post about it, the specific product gets sold out within minutes. Even seconds. THAT is Human Chanel. That is known as the Eleven Effect

HUMAN GUCCI

Again, Gucci has many successful brand ambassadors working with them throughout the years, but none as successful and as profit bringing as Kim Leehye. Yes you heard it right, Kim Leehye has bought Gucci sales up to A 97 PERCENT  increase margin from 2017 to 2019, making it one of the most richest companies in the world.

Gucci has acknowledged Eleven many times as The Human Gucci, and was given free VIP passes for Paris fashion shows of Gucci, and even went on the runway for Paris fashion week as a Gucci ambassador.

BANGTAN'S PRINCESS

This nickname was given to her by the boys themselves, and also by the millions of ARMYs out there. Initially when she first joined, in her drunk birthday live, Seokjin gave this nickname to her, and within seconds it was trending on Twitter and Instagram

Since then, the members always refer to Eleven as bangtan;s princess whenever they are in a conversation about Leehye or with Leehye.

South Korea's Princess

This was acknowledged by the South Korean president himself, on a board meet. Millions of ARMYs were trending this on Instagram and Leehye was also quite surprised at this nickname. 

BTS's Eleven has long been outspoken about her love for her culture, making her nickname "South Korea's Princess" meaningful not only because she's a stunning beauty but because she does her best to represent Korea as often as possible. Her love for Korea's history and traditions stems from her high school days when she joined the traditional club.

EMPRESS OF KPOP

Her confidence was her crown and she wore it like a queen. This title initally was supposed to be Queen of K Pop. However many fans think that Leehye's abilities are far more capable than the Queen.

This nickname is a symbolic representation to chess, in which the queen piece is the most valuable piece in the entire game. If you lose the queen, then the game is over. This has a literal sense to Leehye's abilities and skills, and has been shown by her over and over where she would end the career of interviewers, radio station hosts, haters and other people who disrespect her.

"Treat her like a queen and she'll treat you like a king. Treat her like a game and she'll show you how it's really played" ~ Jeon Jungkook

The Game Changer

She held many nicknames but this one was forever banded on her. Kim Leehye The Game Changer, known for making history in KPOP with the mixed gender group. She was heavily hated but didn't take it to heart and now made kpop idol as the number one proffession of all time. 

Diamond Maknae

Since the title Golden Maknae was given to Jeon Jungkook of BTS, fans nicknamed her Diamond Maknae. Mostly because she is as precious and pure as a diamond, and also pretty tough to crack or scratch.

You can only scractch a diamond with another diamond