Korean credit card companies have had a significant advantage for offering black cards to people with high net worth, because it comes with expensive annual fees, and high minimum spending requirements, but it comes with tons of exclusive benefits.
These are four of the most expensive credit cards in terms of yearly fees: Hyundai Card's "The Black," Samsung Card's "Raume O," Hana Card's "Club 1," and KB Kookmin Card's "Tantum."
Some also said that Black cards are a type of credit card without limits, and a person can own one but having at least $16 million net worth and must be spending $120,000 every year.
BTS Jungkook
The global superstar BTS maknae Jungkook was caught on camera, confirming that he actually owns a Black Card. This has also been called a flex by fans as he went shopping with his eldest members, which took place in New Zealand. It was also said that the singer has a net worth of $8 million, according to research.
BTS Jin
On the 8th of March 2020, where the group concluded their "MAP OF THE SOUL: 7" promotions, they also celebrated the occasion for Suga's birthday this year. With that being said, member Jin was later seen paying for the meal through a short video uploaded on their official Twitter account. He had paid for all the members of BTS as well as the staff, which summed up to a shocking total of KRW878,000 (USD733.73). Later, ARMY noticed that Jin owns a Hyundai "The Black" card. This can also tell how wealthy the members of BTS are as Jin alone has a net worth of $8 Million.
Tomorrow X Together Yeonjun
The eldest member of Big Hit Entertainment's rookie group Tomorrow X Together, Yeonjun, also has his black card. It was once revealed in a video on their official YouTube channel, and the group had their mealtime. In the end, Yeonjun was assigned as the member who will pay for the meal. Despite being an idol that has debuted for already a year, it seemed like the idol is rich well.
BIGBANG Taeyang and G-Dragon
We cannot deny the fact that BIGBANG helped YG Entertainment grow and become the biggest boy group in Korea. And in fact, Taeyang and G-Dragon would make this list complete for being one of the idols that own a black card. Kwon Jiyong is included in the top 5 wealthiest idols in 2020 who has an estimated $55 Million after breaking the music and fashion industry. On the other hand, Taeyang placed 7th on the list of the wealthiest idols with the net worth of $20 Million.
Sandara Park
Another celebrity that debuted from YG Entertainment, the former member of 2NE1 Sandara Park, is a part of the top 10 richest K-Pop Idols in 2020, and it is no surprise that she owns a black card. Dara had endorsement deals from numerous brands such as Etude House, Clio, Nikon, Mitsubishi, Moonshot, CoverGirl, BNY Jeans, Tekki Asian Classic Noodles, Canon and a lot more. It is also estimated that her net worth is $25 Million.
EXO Suho
EXO also has its own rich boy that owns a black card and is also known for being the wealthiest member of the group. Suho, aside from being a singer from SM Entertainment, is also seen as an active performer in the entertainment industry. You can see him anywhere through advertisements, movies, and a lot more. It is said that his net worth is $8 Million.
Girls' Generation Taeyeon
Girls' Generation's Taeyeon is one of the many K-Pop stars that have their own YouTube channel called "Taengoo TV (TGTV)." In a video, Taeyeon went to the nearest "Olive Young" shop to buy his mother's items. As she was finished shopping, she picked out her black card, which made fans surprised because it seemed to be reminded of how rich the 1989-born singer was. Research says that her net worth is estimated at $1 Million - $5 Million in 2019.
Black Pink Jennie
Last but not the least, the Black Pink member Jennie Kim is also included in the list of K-Pop idols who own a black card. The "Solo" singer is one of YG Entertainment's richest artists. Aside from being an idol, Jennie is also a model and has been part of many endorsement deals. She is also one of the most in-demand endorsement models in South Korea. It is estimated that Jennie has a net worth of $10 Million.
These are only 8 of the many K-Pop idols who own a black card. There are still more out there, and we might not know about it. But what we do know is that they are definitely living a very luxurious life. If you know any one not in the list, feel free to share it with us in the comment section below with proof!