| Kim Jong-un's birth year has been a subject of debate, amid claims of it being altered to 1982. |
| He became the first Supreme Leader of North Korea born in the country, with a family history spanning Russia and Unified Korea. |
| Kim's grooming for leadership began early; he had a general's uniform at age 6 and firearms knowledge at 11. |
| He is known to enjoy smoking and Yves Saint Laurent menthol cigarettes, as well as McDonald's Big Macs. |
| Kim has a love for Italian food, with his father hiring an Italian chef to prepare pizza for him in 1997. |
| From a young age, Kim started driving and equestrian sports, while also developing an interest in basketball and computers. |
| During his time in Switzerland, Kim studied under different names and showed a passion for basketball and computers. While some remember him as reserved, others recall his assertiveness. |
| Despite struggling academically, Kim excelled in music and technical studies and speaks multiple languages. |
| Kim underwent military training and has been linked to various controversial events and actions within North Korea. |
| He has undergone cosmetic surgeries and been rumored to possess a fake passport. |
| Kim Jong-il named Kim Jong-un his successor and President of the Korean Workers' Party in 2009. |
| There are claims of Kim orchestrating acts to display his power, such as the sinking of a South Korean Navy vessel. |
| Kim Jong-un has been involved in reshaping North Korea's military and political landscapes to consolidate his rule. |
| He has allowed more freedom in certain aspects in North Korea, such as tourism and owning of cars and mobile phones. |
| Kim's daughter has been seen with him at public events, sparking speculation about her political future. |
