How much does a K-pop debut cost?

Even if an agency tries to cut costs, it requires an investment of at least 1.5 billion won (approximately $1.3 million). This includes costs absorbed during the trainee period.

How much do you earn as a KPOP Idol?

Prince Mak says that an average rookie K-pop idol group earns about USD$4000 per show (more if overseas), which is then broken down to a 90\%:10\% split between the company and the artist.

How much does it cost to be a K-pop trainee at YG?

It turns out that it costs at least 100 million won for one trainee in a year! The amount includes the basic meals, transportation, English and Japanese lessons, acting classes, discussion classes and also health training. With that being said, the longer one trainee trains, the more it costs YG to invest in them.

Which KPop Idol married a fan?

K-Pop Idols Who Married Their Fans

1. Im Hyo Sung and S.E.S’s Shoo. This duo’s story is a clear definition of dreams come true.
2. Park Hae Il and Seo Yoo Seon.
3. Jung Hee Wook and Nam Kyung Joo.
4. Jeon Hye Jin and Lee Sun Kyun.
5. Lee Soo Jin and Cha Seung Won.

How do entertainment companies in South Korea pay their artists?

Like most Korean entertainment companies in South Korea, they have rules and agreements in the contracts with their artists where some or maybe most of the income that their artist gains will go to the company.

How much money does a South Korean make a month?

How much money does a person working in Korea (South) make? A person working in Korea (South) typically earns around 3,890,000 KRW per month. Salaries range from 983,000 KRW (lowest average) to 17,400,000 KRW (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.

How much does BTS earn per month from SM Entertainment?

For example, for BTS who is extremely popular in South Korea and internationally, the amount of money they can earn per month might be more than millions of dollars. SM Entertainment is known as one of the biggest Korean entertainment companies in South Korea.

How do K-pop companies profit from their idols?

Certain K-pop companies have a “break-even” system in which all the money earned by its idols go towards paying back the money invested in them during their training period. After their debut as idols, they will also have to bear the costs of their outfits, stylists, makeup, recording of their albums, production of music videos etc.