Do Won Chang

January 10, 2024
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Quick Facts

Do Won Chang
Full Name Do Won Chang
Occupation Founder
Date Of Birth Mar 20, 1954(1954-03-20)
Age 70
Birthplace South Korea
Country South Korea
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Do Won Chang Biography

Name Do Won Chang
Birthday Mar 20
Birth Year 1954
Place Of Birth South Korea
Birth Country South Korea
Birth Sign Pisces
Spouse Jin Sook Chang
Children(s) Linda Chang, Esther Chang

Do Won Chang is one of the most popular and richest Founder who was born on March 20, 1954 in South Korea, South Korea.

Chang grew up in South Korea and moved to California in 1981 with his wife, Jin Sook Chang. He never attended university and worked in coffee shops growing up.

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 otherwise known as XXI. The number of stores grew to 600, with 30,000 employees by 2015. The company has remained a family owned operation. It has filed for bankruptcy protection as of 2019.

Do Won Chang Net Worth

Net Worth $800 million (September 2019)
Source Of Income Founder
House Living in own house.

Do Won Chang is one of the richest Founder from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Do Won Chang 's net worth $800 million (September 2019). (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Do Won Chang (Hangul: 장도원; born March 20, 1954) is a multi-millionaire Korean- born American businessman. He founded the clothing store chain Forever 21 with his wife Jin Sook Chang.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Do Won Chang Dating?

According to our records, Do Won Chang married to Jin Sook Chang. As of December 1, 2023, Do Won Chang’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Dunya Ranked on the list of most popular Founder. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Do Won Chang celebrates birthday on March 20 of every year.

How old is Do Won Chang?

68 years (March 20, 1954)

How did Do Won Chang start Forever 21?

In 1984, using the wages from his three jobs , Do Wan Chang was able to open his first store in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles. He called it Fashion 21 and targeted it towards his fellow Korean-Americans. In just the first year, sales soared from $35,000 to $700,000.

How much is Won and Jin Sook Chang worth?

Jin Sook & Do Won Chang Net Worth: Jin Sook & Do Won Chang are a entrepreneurial couple who have a combined net worth of $1.6 billion.

What was Do Won Chang dream?

“I had dreamed of coming to the U.S. since I was in the sixth grade,” Do Won said.

Who owns Forever 21 now?

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