Kim Lim Tells All - Part 1 of 3

An in-depth interview with Kim Lim, billionaire heiress, whose life everyone is interested in. In this video, we explore never talked about topics like Kim’s childhood, her teenage years, her relationship with her dad, how she built her career as the founder of Illumia and Papilla, her relationships, her two marriages which ended in divorces, and much more.
Due to the length of the interview it’s cut up into 3 parts and here is the first!

[@hananitafredy]

I think XX is such a good interviewer.. she really asks the questions most of the audience are curious about and she knows how to control the flow of the interview.. she’s very respectful and doesn’t come across as nosy at all. Would love to see more interviews like this!

[@dianagiam]

Childhood trauma affects a person the entire life. It's great the Kim is undergoing therapies. Best wishes to the 2 of you.

[@XiaoRSY]

Where is your part 2 & 3? Waiting for so long…

[@456seven8]

Right?? Maybe they not friends anymore......

[@DeathHela]

@@456seven8they still r kim lim recently posted a pic with her lol

[@Lastkid0nEarth]

​@@456seven8 they aren't just friends they're very good friends

[@crehmenti]

I like how she is so real in this talk show. So relatable and... for the lack of a better word, Singaporean. Also, where is Part 2 & 3 ah?

[@bobafett5757]

*Indeed its obvious that Kim is really a humble and a people person and its obvious she really has a good heart and often misunderstood and this is such a great interview and cannot wait for Part 2*

[@CatrinaDaimonLee]

as a fellow abuse survivor, i can tell you things...abuse survivors are special people...my heart goes out to all of us...everywhere...

[@mamemo359]

I'm more interested in the reason behind xiaxue's divorce though 😅

[@May-hy8ec]

Whattt when did that happen

[@Lastkid0nEarth]

​@@May-hy8ec mothership covered it it's been awhile but she hasn't opened up

[@itscloudyinside]

I think they just got bored and are at different stages in life. I don’t have the feeling that it was a messy ordeal

[@Lastkid0nEarth]

@@itscloudyinside yea I doubt it was messy or anything

[@gush1791]

Can’t wait for the rest of the episode ❤

[@audreycjl]

i never knew much about Kim Lim before watching this video, but now i feel like Kim Lim is actually quite a chill and cool person :)

[@Enricarenee]

WHAT A CLIFFHANGER. Can't wait for the next part!!

[@DeathHela]

LOL love this interview so much ehh Kim is just so funny sia combined with xiaxue is like the dynamic duo!! Pls ask Kim to start YT channel too 😂

[@moonbit5694]

Thank you Kim for your sharing ❤ Despite you have many challenges in life and many people are still rooting for you! Jia you! You are our future inspiration 😊🎉

[@nuttahbee]

Childhood trauma takes a lifetime to heal. Its a pain normal person wont truly understand. Forgiven doesnt mean the hurt will be vanished just like that.Hope the best for Kim.Jiayou !

[@marcietan]

She is such a real person. looking forward to part 2 and 3.

[@daehyung8717]

You gotta be kidding me! She’s so freaking fake!! She treats her own mother like shit! Her mother was abused so badly by the father and she chose to side with her father bcoz of money. No respect to her until she learns to respect her own biological mother! TRUTH!

[@spicykiwi6192]

@@daehyung8717who told you that? her mom?

[@joytotheworldddd]

hi kim lim! i can say i was one of the person who may had a different impression of you. but after this video, it really enlighten me and keep being you and real!! really surprised that you being one of the richest person in singapore to be as humbled as can be ❤

[@VanessaKitz]

Still checking back on and off hoping for a part 2. ❤

[@WawaLim]

I always think she is very genuine if she can be friends with xx, because the birds of the same feather flocks together . I like Kim a lot and I think she is a real soul even she was born with heirs and being label as billionaire daughter all her life .

[@anpdgbe]

Kim Lim’s surgeon needs to go out of business, she looks like Rosmah and much older than her actual age. How ironic that she said natural is best

[@feliciawong3327]

Thanks for sharing Kim❤ Appreciate you sharing the highs and lows. It's been enlightening getting to know you and gaining valuable life lessons. Jia you ❤

[@evangelinelim7174]

Let’s not judge. Some people just have a different calling, a different journey. Nobody is perfect , nobody’s life is perfect also. We always hope things gets better and we grow to be wiser and we can be a blessing to people we have in our lives. Thanks for sharing Kim. You owe no one an explanation. No need to please others, be kind to yourself. Must take care of yourself first, be a healthy happy mama and your son will be happy too. Live your life happy the way you wanted.

[@matthiasthong3570]

Kim Lim, there are times to open up the hidden pains or things concerning our pasts, there is also a time when you share to your good friend(s) you're letting out more poisons that will heal you emotionally

[@bobafett5757]

*Please release Part 2 pleeeaasseeee*

[@valerielim2452]

part 2 pls!!!

[@beekwan5364]

When you interview someone, let her speak and not talk more than her.

[@dontalktomebye]

She’s so humble. ❤️

[@bobafett5757]

Hello Xiaxue its already 2024 and still not releasing Part 2 ? Waiting for 2025 then can release Part 2 is it ?

[@sfc2825]

abuse affects one for a lifetime; the irreversible damage. we just learn to move on with life with it.. The physical scars of an abuse are visible, let's not forget other forms of abuse that is not visible to the eyes. They are no less 'damaging'.

[@marcuskwek3832]

Thanks for doing this interview Xiaxue & Kim. Damn, always had the impression Kim would have airs, etc. haha as a daughter of a billionaire so this was an eye-opener. I guess it goes to show that yes, while billionaires are definitely quite different from the general population in terms of their lifestyle, wealth, and experiences, we're all also still hoomans at the end of the day 😬 P.S. Maybe it's just me but I feel like this image of Kim is much more better and even marketable than the vogue-ish style photos of her we see around Singapore that look quite scary (while also attractive lol) P.P.S. Even the worst child does not deserve to be abused, Kim. You were and are still a good child (at least from this video). Also if you happen to read this comment, I'd like to recommend you a book written by a psychologist who shares six of her cases which involved abusive behaviour from their parents titled "Good Morning, Monster."

[@xhl4148]

when is part 2 coming?

[@SC-livelife]

Good Interview. Like many, we now see a very different side of Kim. I know she has a heart of gold doing charity but didn't know she is so down to earth. Keep being yourself.

[@chuashirley895]

So sad when a child get physically abused by someone that supposedly to b their protector 😢. Sending love ❤️ n hugs 🤗 to u Kim

[@Emberpurple]

It's been 1 month where is part 2 and 3?!! 😪

[@dchew5552]

traumas are the hardest thing to get over with, nine years ago I was bullied by my classmates, as I was standing infront of the goal post while playing girls soccer, suddenly the guys in my class who weren't allowed to enter the field, decided to kick the soccer ball over the fence and it hit my head. I left the field nose bleeding. and went home to take a nap immediately while my nose were still bleeding. thereafter I suffered memory loss, I totally forgot about the incident and I stopped going to school as I suffered from sleep deprivation and headache. almost everyday after school I forgot my way home, and was bullied by my classmates who did a lot of nasty things from placing my bag somewhere else in the school, stole my stuff, always asking me to do their dirty jobs like running errands for them, cleaning up the classroom, task for the chairman Ive to complete it for him, locking and unlocking the classroom door. that year was my n level year, but a month after the head injury I stopped going to school as whatever the teacher taught, I couldn't understand even when teacher tried one to one teaching. I kept having brain fog and screwed up one of my coursework as suppose to save the files into thumb drive, I didnt heard it and save it in my account instead, teacher told me delete it as I was breaching the exam, I broke down, had anxiety arrack for the first time, as back then I was struggling with time as I was way behind everyone. I stopped going to school as I couldn't handle the bullying. the anxiety arrack, the exam duration are too short for me. I didnt further my studies as I didnt attend most of my exam as I was dealing with throbbing headache daily. I was at my lowest point. I didnt want to go to school as I was badly traumatised by classmates following me home. nine years later which was this year, my doctor told me my pituitary gland was damaged. so I google search and back then when I read the cause of it tend to be injuries, and I was thinking to myself, ive never got any head injuries. my mom said I often got kicked in the head by my sister when we were young as we always fight. and a month later I tripped while going up the stairs to the mall, and I nearly hit the railings but didnt, but when I got up, my forehead was bruised. few months later I dreamt of nine years ago, exactly on how I got the brain injury. I google search to found what I suffered all these while was brain injury. I still remember months after the brain injury, I went to see the doctor and was diagnosed with thyroid, my doctor kept insisting on doing MRI as she's sure ive brain tumour, so we did but no tumour. and the past years she kept nagging on doing another MRI scan which my mom declined as we were financial struggling, and my mom felt like there's no issue with my brain. so the doctor was very curious so she wanted to find the answer pretty badly, she send my medical report elsewhere. im glad that Kim's father did a great choice on sending Kim oversea, its best to widen social skills, academically, and to get over the trauma. if didnt, she would've kept repeatedly remember the past every time someone mentioned about the abuser.

[@Mary-zd8xo]

Sorry to hear what you went through. I hope you continue to get treatments and recover. People inflicted this health issues to you. Be strong b

[@dawn7491]

JUST LET HER ANSWER AT HER OWN TIME AND PACE.. Why does she keep finding words for her?

[@dontalktomebye]

Ok what i feel…

[@icyboy771z]

But srs she is like barely coherent in her speech..

[@JustinTan-fy7dm]

3 weeks already & no part 2?

[@user-dx4ec1qc7f]

I’ve never seen an interview where the interviewer keeps talking over the interviewee. Let her talk.

[@unknownoblivion2417]

31:27 omggggggggggg I thought the same when that traumatic friendship breakup happened I thought I must have been a bad friend and that I need to be a better friend a better person. “Cuz clearly I was unlovable” is what I had thought for a long time

[@dawn7491]

I wish XX could let her speak more…

[@adelynfong6597]

XX from how she handles the flow of the interview, I feel that the reason why she speaks kind of more when her friend needs some time to pull her thoughts together. XX is really a great friend as she knows how to assist to give her friend time. From this interview, it's clear that XX knows her friend well. Great job.

[@Miaoozz]

More like how she can leads and drives kim to talk, xx is good

[@sayurik]

I think Kim doesn’t really know what to talk about and she gives short answers. So XX was trying to give us a bit more context to her questions and trying to draw out certain replies that Kim may not normally give if she wasn’t prodded more. I think overall she was quite a good interviewer and managed to make Kim feel comfortable and put her in a more positive light

[@sharonkoh6404]

Yah I wish to hear KL finished her sentence and not being interject.

[@bintangkechil9720]

Agree ... the questions are so uncomfortable esp the ones on wealth. I dont think it's pushing her to talk ... very typical auntie kpo questions. cringe ...

[@nix17102]

“Kim is very trusting, always let people take advantage of her. I always scold her.” *Proceeds to monetise Kim’s trauma via views & clout 🤡

[@caramelisedcube]

FRR that’s what popped up in my mind when she said that 🧐

[@mpc5584]

I think it's a good forum because Xiaxue would not try to distort what she says and just lets it be unedited. By humanizing Kim, it actually makes her more popular. I think that's good marketing move for Kim as well with her and younger generation.

[@awkwardsmile]

XX, you interviewing Kim Lim or you just telling a story with Kim Lim filling in? Btw psychiatrist only for giving out meds most times, sometimes they can talk but just a bit. You may wish to speak to a psychologist to process the trauma and a counsellor to talk about day to day things.

[@alexia9415]

Clicked on this out of morbid curiosity, because I glimpsed something about boarding school! Just a quick note about the accent, as someone who was also sent for boarding (albeit at 15). I have no idea about boys (I suspect it’s not common practice, because I know people from wealthier families than Kim’s who stayed put in RI, Hwach etc) but it’s pretty common for girls from certain schools (SCGS, RGS, NYGH) to be sent off to the same schools from 13 to 16. Essentially at these Singaporean heavy boarding schools in the UK, we live / lived in silo with matrons taking care of us, not interacting with the wider community at all. Later on at uni in the UK and generally, working professionally in London etc, that’s when our accents and identities generally adapt lol. I gather Kim was sent abroad for family rather than educational/professional reasons which is fairly unusual and could be why she talks about markers of authenticity and identity in a different way from most girls who’ve done boarding as well. It’s not uncommon for girls to dislike the ordeal and return home prematurely too as well.

[@alexia9415]

Argh damn autocorrect. I meant stayed put and Hwach

[@user-bd2gw5qb9s]

I feel Kim is often misunderstood from her photos, social media coverage etc. from this video it’s quite evident that she’s really just a normal and down to earth person, stripping away all the photoshoot, glam shots, branded goods etc.

[@iamjonz8049]

2.weeks alr.... I m still waiting for part 2 and 3? What happened?????? LOL....

[@siewgeklee9725]

No part 2 n part 3

[@siying3488]

Where is the ep2?

[@matreen427]

why is part 2 and 3 not released?

[@Hllee6428]

Actually 13 is young age to be abroad but not young enough to pick up the Brit accent as it is way past her formative years. So its no big deal that she still has a Singaporean accent..but I like how she is so proud of it and even admits she doesnt try to code switch.

[@jose7en]

Where are the other parts

[@bobafett5757]

*Whats wrong Xiaxue its been more than 3 weeks and still no part 2 so whats wrong now ?*

[@LilyW-in7ou]

Where to get your heart necklace?

[@robomomsg12]

What is happening to part 2?

[@uvita5239]

24:20 The interviewer tried to lift her sleeve to show the scars, how dare she?

[@petertantravelfooddjchanne5101]

I am sorry to learned Kim Lee you have went through such a very bad unhappy childhood. Sorry to learned about your cigarette burn scars over the years of abuse. I am glad you received lot of love, supportive from your dad. In my childhood days, I also went through a very sad unhappy. Sometimes, I cried quietly by myself, why I have such a uncaring father? My side are in the opposite to your. On my family side, my mother was the one who gave me a lot of love. I was just rebellion as you, just want to let go my frustration and unhappiness. I got a lot of tendering love, care, communication, supportive from my mother. My father care more for his own interest, his status, his friends and neglected our family. I believe in Karma. The Rules of Living in the world is Kindness. What goes around, always comes around. Eventually, my father wealth gone within 23 years. Wishing you, your family, your father good health, happiness, a loving atmosphere in your home. Doing all the good deed, continue extend kindness to everyone. May you be successful in your venture KL Health. May God bless you always.

[@yingxuanpoon6943]

Where is part 2 oh?

[@lisa_roev]

Oh wow. I wouldn't have guessed she had such a problematic childhood. Even though they don't say who the abuser was, it sure sounds like it was her mom which is even more awful. How could a mother do that to her child? Or any family member for that sake. When she said 'Maybe I wasn't a good enough child' my heart broke for her. 😢 it is never the kids fault!! Thanks XX for doing the interview. I am from Germany and literally had no idea about who Kim was or that her dad is a billionaire 😂

[@sayurik]

Thank you for sharing this and being so vulnerable Kim! ❤ we’re all human. and despite all the glitz and glamour on social media all of us have our own burdens and troubles we bring with us. You’re a strong person who has survived them and still continue to be kind and gracious to every one around you. 😊

[@dontalktomebye]

Finally!!

[@user-ew4ho3zh2h]

I watched this video when it just release but I dont think you kim lim will read this comment. Just to share with you that i was diagnosed BPD and depression by the psychiatrist at 19 years old after my attempted suicide and warded in the hospital. The very first time when i heard I've bpd from the psychiatrist and i just couldn't believe it. It takes one to know one. I've a very very bad childhood even until the days that i grown up. Im same age as you 1991 but we are really from very diff background tho. Single mon , one son. Not everyone can understand bpd well. Sending love to all people with BPD. Never ez .. no matter how much money how rich, many trauma are so painful to forget and affected until our adult life and love life... If not of the childhood and growing up process, it wont form into bpd. I've so many fail love relationship because of my parent very bad divorce. Life taught me one thing I've to be very strong and I never hope that my son to experience what I encounter in my entire life. The one that will never leave you is your own soul till the day you die. You're really more blessed then me by alot.. I only left with my son and im hanging onto my life because my son need me. Bpd people are always misunderstood by alot of peoples. Que sera, sera ❤

[@kara6320]

I think her dad raised her really well, her background is wealthy but she is not pretentious at all and is quite grounded

[@bintangkechil9720]

Is that Xiaxue? She looks so different!

[@itsrachelhbb]

so sorry, it hard to hear this, Kim. Being a mom too, it pains to imagine the hurt, trauma. Hugs.

[@esther340]

Not very sure how to feel about xx as a friend, using her close friend's trauma/ abuse/drama for clout/views.. I've been following xx for years and I don't hate her, just dk how to feel about this..

[@mli6976]

I remember her being super close to yankaykay. Then she got angry that she tried blogging & encroached on "her territory". They had a huge falling out. What friend gets jealous over someone else's minor success? Reeked of insecurity and bullying.

[@khenglim]

Eventhough I don't know you personally Kim but am super proud of you and who you have become despite your privileged background. I remember the acrimonious battle of your parents divorce which was all over the news and how your dad tried to protect both you and your brother and took custody of you both. He gave up his highly successful career to be a stay at home dad just to take care of both of you. Seeing how far you have come despite all the childhood traumas you have through, you should be proud of yourself. Live a life well lived with meanings and purpose and make your son proud. You can't change the past but you can change the future. I truly wish you well. Lots of love and happiness to you.

[@erryn20170323]

The interviewer interviewing herself I see

[@codylim1]

Finished watching 33:49

[@lingkai2451]

ermm no part 2 ?

[@suanlantan4805]

I thought Kim is a spoilt brat, after this interview I think differently! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@kimberlyng2199]

Everyone envies Kim but does everyone knows her struggle. Every one has their struggle so no point envying anyone but pray that everyone is well.

[@cheny6489]

GOd is fair... get too much wealth will have the other stuff balanced (sacrifice)... of course sometimes not by choice...

[@diamantebabe]

Both XX and KL come from borken families, they don't have the capacity to understand what loving family is to hold a marriage unfortunately. And they are both drama queens but will deny it, then they will ask why certain things happen to them.

[@adminadmin3649]

Interviewer is Kim's friend! Interviewer rolled her sleeves to try to show Kim's scars!

[@Alihermosa27]

This is so sad to hear, cant believe she went through all that trauma at such a young age! I highly suggest you give my life coach Lisa Haisha's book called SoulBlazing a try because she offers a wealth of wisdom and knowledge that resonates with positivity! ❤

[@jinyusong74]

hi i ju=ist think is is already 2-3 weeks where is my paer 2 whereeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 i need my part 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pls

[@aonymouscoward8429]

stop interrupting each other can 😂😂

[@KT-xp9mc]

Kim is so humble and such a nice lady. ❤

[@user-pd3th1pp9h]

Really don’t understand why there’s people leaving hate and jealousy remarks. If you’re not interested, please close the video and don’t talk so much. Kim is sharing her personal life with us through XX and the only respectful thing you need to say is “thank you for sharing”.

[@115sunriseway]

Part 1 of 3 but its been 3 months.... Wheres the other 2 parts leh hello lmao

[@madelinechia840]

What a stunt to gain publicity. Selling her friend's life out. Such a good friend she is.

[@Bobococolo]

Can Kim share her taobao pj link hahahah

[@cheny6489]

why such a nice person got divorced?...TWICE?

[@daehyung8717]

Because she’s not nice in real life!!! Surprised this vlogger agreed to be her mouthpiece

[@Mary-zd8xo]

Many nice people got divorced many times and for many different reasons but it’s always for the better.

[@jenlim1639]

Now im quite curious about kiat lim childhood too..

[@playback1889]

Hi, I was his classmate back in pri school days and he really looks down and bully those who are from Em3. I am not surprised that he purged his own Fb account (too much evidence and witnesses). Then again, I guess it’s for the best to not have anybody who knows about ‘that past’ close to him. Anyways, from what I know, he used to be crazy about all things Japan, Anime (Gundam Seed but more specifically Destiny) and the PlayStation 2 (FFX-2 only, but not FFX sadly). He was madly in love with basketball. He already has close ties with the boss from Hotel 81. Wouldn’t stop talking about super cars, or his upcoming trips to London all the time. MSN DAYS. His dad was generous enough and singlehandedly sponsored the whole P6 cohort to go on this super damn wild graduation trip of a lifetime. Man... It was great…

[@theclay8217]

i mean most in their 30s and 40s are beaten growing up, some more some less, but to be abused by cig burns is a whole new level

[@Stephanie_2023]

I watched the intro only and i already really like kim well yeah she is super chill. Which reminds me of a saying "people want to be what they are not" the poor wants to be rich And the rich just want a simple and normal life The person would come back and cry it sounds like a women behaviour A man would usually shout and scream and rage when drunk ..

[@Missy_Ai]

It's heartbreaking to hear her narrating childhood trauma 😢

[@joyceohri3919]

Not your fault at all. The abuser is sick in the head. Never blame yourself. God bless and protect you always.

[@tornadowhirl]

Obviously talking about her mother.

[@khsrl]

It's the mom.

[@mli6976]

😮 I guessed a grandparent

[@xxuenii]

​@mli6976 she got say about her being close to her grandparent. So i doubt so

[@lalalalaland84]

I think so too. Cos it sounds like my story. It will affect you even when you're old cos its the developmental years.

[@unknownoblivion2417]

28:04 ❤

[@shahvei]

Very obvious it’s the Mother.

[@Stephanie_2023]

Yeah the moment I heard xiaxue said "she should be the role model" I knew it too

[@dreammerss]

Whole esp only talk about dad not the mum.Kinda obvious. Kim already said come home drunk and abused her. Den xiaxue tried to cover up by saying don't know where the abuse took place. Anyway why rich people don't want call police protect his own kid instead of sending away overseas?

[@daehyung8717]

This is freaking evil of her to insinuate her mother! I know for a fact that none of her so called “abuse” actually took place. She’s a vindictive, disgusting vile human being. Karma never loses an address, so let the greater power deal with her

[@Stephanie_2023]

@@daehyung8717 no comments to ur comments 😂 I don't even care why u would call someone disgusting

[@daehyung8717]

@@Stephanie_2023 because she is disgusting!! A person that publicly insinuates her mother being an abuser when she actually didn’t abuse her, is not disgusting to you?? Man, moral standards in Singapore must be declining.

[@Honeymagmangospoof]

Waaah Xia Xue stop licking her feet la keep saying she rich girl rich girl she knows you don’t need to act desperate

[@user-zk6no3no3g]

Can tell you also desperate, like how many times u need to leave the same type of msg.

[@sayurik]

If you don’t like this video you don’t have to watch this. Kim and Xiaxue don’t owe you anything.

[@Honeymagmangospoof]

@@user-zk6no3no3g how many times I left? You counting is it? Waaah thanks ah I feel so honoured you are stalking me

[@Honeymagmangospoof]

@@sayurik this is not about Kim. this is about Xia Xue being an opportunist

[@vt2851]

The father abd mum would know if they is abuser use cigarette burn kim . If kim can tell the name of the abuser for clearly . Its no good kim just drop hint and let some people thinking its her mum ...its no fair for her mum . .not get anyone involved. But people just speculation it bad for the whold family .

[@inatheexplorer]

❤ KL

[@sweeyeo9330]

From her speech, it's visibly..." a rough canvass" for the mahjong game! However, she seems more subdued , on the path of thorny ~yellow roses?😂

[@queenie4art]

I need Kim Lim Taobao pj 😂

[@MeoweeeeCat]

Sharing love to KL ❤❤

[@minminshen2477]

It is unfortunate and traumatic but It is also better to keep this family affair within the family .

[@bigmattwheel]

no, thats how people think they can get away with it. normalise sharing the truth so such evils are not perpetuated. such abuse shes describing can be happening/happened to somebody else too - sharing it is a form of recovering from it too.

[@maichieko413]

Tbh this is a little boring... Hope part 2 and 3 will be better.

[@unknownoblivion2417]

26:20

[@janana426]

how did xiaxue meet kaneee

[@lalalalaland84]

What have you done xiaxue? You look amazing

[@tornadowhirl]

Of course every beautiful rich girl will have a lesser privileged ugly friend to be close with and cling on to. And Xiaxue is feeling so privileged to be bffs with Kim Lim 😂