Profile
| Full Name (@Tiktok) | Tina Choi (@doobydobap) |
| Nationality/Ethnicity | Korean-American; born in Seoul, South Korea, raised in the United States |
| Birthday/Age | December 13, 1997 (27 years old), Sagittarius |
| City Based/Residence | Seoul, South Korea & Tompkins County, New York, USA |
| Occupation/Education | – Food scientist, recipe developer, and content creator – YouTuber and TikTok personality – Owner of a restaurant in Seoul with partner Kevin Krolkke – B.S. in Food Science, Cornell University |
| Languages Spoken | English, Korean |
| Social Media | TikTok: @doobydobap Instagram: @doobydobap YouTube: Doobydobap Blog: doobydobap.com Business contact: info@doobydobap.com |
| Business Ventures | – Co-owner of a restaurant in Seoul with partner Kevin Krolkke – Merchandise line for fans (“Doobies”) – Recipe development, brand partnerships, and digital products |
| Collaborations | – Collaborated with Nick DiGiovanni and other food creators – Brand partnerships in food, kitchenware, and lifestyle sectors |
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with Kevin Krolkke (Danish chef and business partner) |
| Net Worth | Not publicly disclosed |
| Controversies | Faced criticism for being tone-deaf and privileged in some content; has publicly addressed and apologized for past mistakes |
| Fun Facts/Trivia | – Gained viral fame for Squid Game-inspired recipe (30M+ views) – Started cooking in prep school in Connecticut – Known for conversational, story-driven food videos – Shares openly about mental health and personal struggles – Nickname for her fans: “Doobies” – Over 3.4 million followers on TikTok and 3.5M+ on YouTube – Uses food to educate about Korean culture and share personal stories – Her grandmother (“halmoni”) is a major inspiration in her cooking journey |
