Meet 10‑Year‑Old Ella Gross: Barbie‑Style Model on the Edge of K‑Pop Stardom
From the LA runway to the spotlight of YG Entertainment
Ella Gross, a 10‑year‑old Korean‑American muse with a twinkling gaze and a petite smile, has been stealing hearts worldwide. Her doe‑eyed charm makes her a natural fit for the Barbie‑era look that brands covet.
Raised in Los Angeles, Ella’s first major splash came when she graced a magazine cover at just two years old. Since then, she’s become a darling of the fashion world, attracting nearly a million Instagram admirers and thousands of Facebook likes.
After a brief pause during kindergarten, she resumed modelling, signing a slim a line with giants like GAP, Levi’s, and OshKosh B’gosh.
Fans often note a striking resemblance to South Korean actress Song Hye‑kyo, famed for the hit drama Descendants of the Sun. Though she hasn’t mentioned ever wearing any drama‑like costumes, her resemblance to the iconic ensemble hasn’t gone unnoticed.
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YG Entertainment Sign: A Turning Point
In a recent announcement, YG Entertainment, one of Korea’s elite K‑pop agencies, revealed it has inked an exclusive deal with Ella via its sub‑label, The Black Label.
With YG’s roster boasting sensation Big Bang and the powerhouse girl group Blackpink, Ella’s contract under The Black Label marks her stepping onto a giant stage. According to a Soompi statement released on July 23, YG praised her as a “global fashion brand model garnering warm attention.”
A month before the news, an Insta post captured Ella posing with Jennie from Blackpink, tagging The Black Label – a subtle hint that her future might be freshly charted.
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Teddy Park, the head of The Black Label, lauded her singing potential: “Ella has a special voice that suits a singer perfectly.” The lily‑time star does more than pose; she also sings, dances, acts, and strums the guitar.
Wynne Gross, Ella’s mother and Instagram manager, posted on October 15, “Ella will be 10 this year. Where did the time go? I’m proud of her! She’s hardworking, humble, yet confident.”
When Ella Isn’t Setting Runways the Books Are Her Playground
Despite her super‑star lifestyle, Ella’s book list reads almost as robust as her Instagram feed:
- “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins
- “I am Malala” – Malala Yousafzai’s autobiography
- “A Series of Unfortunate Events” by Lemony Snicket
In a recent post, her mom humorously confessed, “I tried to coax her to read a John Grisham story for kids, but she was uninterested.” Yet the list proves Ella’s curious mind and readiness to learn.
With this new YG contract, we’re watching a child model evolve into a future K‑pop icon, armed with a camera, a guitar, and an ever‑growing book shelf.
