Normally, fans would buy albums and merchandise items of their favorite K-pop stars, but there are some who would love to give gifts, too!
While K-pop idols are often bombarded with presents, some fans really go the extra mile by gifting their faves lavish presents, of which prices are through the roof. Indeed, there are those who splurge for luxurious gifts to show how much they love and appreciate their favorite artists.
With no further ado, here's a list of the most expensive gifts K-pop idols received from their fans.
Idol-themed Subway Train for EXO's Xiumin
To celebrate his 6th anniversary since his debut (April 8) and his birthday (March 26), Xiumin's fans, or ELSAs, went beyond gifting him expensive items wrapped in a box. ELSAs and EXO-Ls also prepared an idol-themed subway train that roughly cost $2500 USD. They decorated it with everything that will showcase the idol and was running for a month from April 9, 2018 at the Seoul Subway Line Number 7.
A Bundle of Luxury Items for TWICE's Sana
Although TWICE no longer accept gifts from fans today, back when they were still on the onset of their careers, Sana received a bunch of luxurious gifts that amounted to about $10,000. It includes luxury wallets, watched, purse, and more. Being a rookie idol that time, she must have been so thrilled.
A $10,000 Watch for EXO's Baekhyun
The adorable main vocalist of EXO, Baekhyun, is someone that one will instantly and surely admire. And this was why in 2015, his fans, called the Polar Light, did not hesitate to give him an elite Rolex watch worth $10,000!
A Forest for IU
UAENAs proved that they can be gallant fans for their favorite soloist and actress, IU. As part of their birthday surprise for the female star, her fans raised about $61,000 to give her a forest.
Digital Billboards in New York Times Square for NCT and SuperM's Taeyong
Lee Taeyong is one of the lucky idols who got a digital billboard gift from fans in the busy and popular New York Times Square. It is estimated that the said billboard costs $30,000 per week!
Full Page Ad in New York Times for EXO's Sehun
The EXO maknae must have felt so loved after becoming the first K-pop idol to have a full page ad in the prestigious New York Times newspaper as a birthday present. His fans were said to have spent about $200,000 for it.
Additionally, his Chinese fanbase, OH SEHUN BAR (or OSHBAR), organized a fan project in 2019 and spent tons for a Sehun-themed airplane that flew for three months!
There are a lot of other expensive gifts K-pop idols received. You can also check them out HERE!
Meanwhile, gifts can be simple or expensive or in whatever form, but it's the sincere appreciation and the efforts of the fans that count.
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