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Ella (엘라) is a Korean-American singer, model, actress, and member of MEOVV under The Black Label. Learn about her age, family, modeling career, trainee journey, fun facts, and more.
Born in Los Angeles, California, Ella is of Korean and German descent. Long before her idol debut, she established herself as one of the most recognizable child models of her generation, working with major international fashion brands and appearing in magazines across multiple countries.
Ella began modeling at just two years old and quickly built an impressive portfolio that included campaigns for luxury fashion houses, global clothing brands, and major lifestyle companies. In addition to modeling, she also gained experience as an actress and performer, developing skills that would later help her transition into the K-pop industry.
After joining The Black Label as a trainee, Ella attracted attention for her visuals, multilingual abilities, and extensive entertainment experience despite her young age. She eventually debuted as a member of MEOVV, where she continues to showcase her talents as both a performer and entertainer.
Known for her international background, fashion career, and charismatic stage presence, Ella has become one of MEOVV's most recognizable members both in Korea and internationally.
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Ella was born in Los Angeles, California, to a Korean mother and a German-American father, giving her a multicultural background that has shaped both her identity and global appeal. Source: Wikipedia
Korean media have frequently compared Ella's visuals to actress Song Hye-kyo, while many BLACKPINK fans nicknamed her "Little Jennie" after a childhood photo with Jennie went viral online. Source: Fandom
Ella was first discovered at a park in South Korea while her father, a U.S. military prosecutor, was stationed there. Source: Wikipedia
Her career began incredibly early, as she appeared on the cover of a magazine at just two years old. Source: Fandom
Long before becoming an idol, Ella established herself as one of the most successful child models of her generation. Source: Wikipedia
At age nine, Ella made her runway debut at the Tokyo Girls Collection Autumn/Winter 2018 fashion show held at Saitama Super Arena. Source: Wikipedia
She performed in front of approximately 30,000 spectators, gaining major runway experience years before her K-pop debut. Source: Fandom
Ella's modeling portfolio includes campaigns for global brands such as Zara, H&M, GAP, Fendi, Levi's, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, The North Face, Vogue, Barbie, and Crayola. Source: KProfiles
Her extensive modeling résumé spans luxury fashion, sportswear, children's brands, and international editorial work. Source: Kpopping
Ella signed with THEBLACKLABEL as a model in 2018 when she was only 10 years old. Source: NamuWiki
Before formally training as an idol, she traveled to South Korea several times each year for photoshoots, recording sessions, and choreography lessons. Source: Last.fm
Her path to debut was unusually organic, as she gradually transitioned from modeling into music rather than entering through a traditional audition route. Source: NamuWiki
Ella's audition song for THEBLACKLABEL was Radiohead's "Creep." Source: KProfiles
The unconventional song choice immediately highlighted her eclectic musical taste and artistic individuality. Source: Kpopping
Beyond K-pop, Ella has cited artists such as Radiohead, The Smiths, and Weezer among her musical influences. Source: KProfiles
She is also a fan of BLACKPINK and G-Dragon, reflecting her appreciation for both alternative music and mainstream K-pop. Source: Kpopping
As a child, Ella trained in both ballet and mixed martial arts (MMA). Source: Wikipedia
Fans often point to this unique combination of grace and athletic discipline as a reason for her powerful yet controlled stage presence. Source: Kpopping
Ella's Korean name, Nabi (나비), means "butterfly." Source: KProfiles
Many fans view the name as especially fitting given her evolution from child model to runway star and eventually K-pop idol. Source: Kpopping
One of Ella's favorite hobbies is making accessories and handmade items. Source: KProfiles
Her favorite food is truffles, while purple is her favorite color. Source: KProfiles
Ella has revealed that she never travels without a chest rig, visor, chopsticks, and scrunchies. Source: Kpopping
Fans often cite this travel checklist as a perfect reflection of her balance between practicality and fashion-forward style. Source: KProfiles
Ella played a direct role in shaping MEOVV's identity by helping create the group's distinctive spelling. Source: Wikipedia
She suggested using two "V"s in the group's name, explaining that it felt visually more interesting and symbolically represented the individual members coming together. Source: KProfiles
As MEOVV's maknae, Ella is recognized for combining years of professional modeling experience, global cultural influences, and natural stage charisma despite being the youngest member of the group. Source: Wikipedia