As a member of the "million-seller" group Stray Kids, Bang Chan has become one of the well-known fourth-generation idols in the K-pop industry. Because of this, many fans want to know more about him, including his net worth.
If you're curious about how rich Bang Chan is now, read on!
Stray Kids Bang Chan Net Worth 2022 - Is He the Richest Member?
Prior to becoming a member of Stray Kids, Bang Chan initially became a part of the three-member hip-hop unit called 3RACHA, along with Han and Changbin (who are also his fellow Stray Kids members at present). The trio released their first untitled mixtape, "J:/2017/mixtape," in January 2017.
In March 2018, 3RACHA re-debuted as members of Stray Kids with their first EP "I Am Not." Aside from being the leader of the group, Bang Chan is also one of the producers, vocalists, and rappers.
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Their debut EP didn't gain massive attention, but year after year, the boy group is seeing better results in album sales, music charts, and music streaming platforms.
According to Net Worth Spot, Stray Kids' net worth as a group has reached $30.18 million. The band earns an estimated amount of $6.04 million a year. The members' individual earnings, however, are lower.
Regarding Stray Kids Bang Chan's net worth, it is between $3 million and $5 million, according to Digital Net Worth. This probably makes him the richest member of the group.
How Did Stray Kids Bang Chan's Net Worth Hit Millions of Dollars?
Considering that he's earning a lot from his career as a K-pop idol, it is safe to say that Bang Chan's main source of income is his profession as a singer. So, let's look at Stray Kids' musical activities and achievements since their debut.
Released on March 26, 2018, the group's debut EP "I Am Not" debuted at No. 4 on the weekly rankings of the Gaon Album Chart. Within five days, "I Am Not" reached 54,000 sales, earning a spot on Gaon's Monthly Album Chart for March.
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Stray Kids released two new EPs in 2018, titled "I Am Who" and "I Am You." Both mini-albums sold over 70,000 copies in South Korea in the first month and reached more than 220,000 sales until the end of 2018.
Stray Kids Bang Chan's net worth started to grow in 2019 as their albums in that year attained better results.
Their fourth EP "Clé 1: MIROH" became their first work not only to sell over 60,000 copies in the first week on the Hanteo Chart but also to sell 100,000 copies in South Korea.
Stray Kids' succeeding EP, "Cle: Yellow Wood," was also well-received in South Korea, selling over 120,000 copies in the first month of its release. They also saw great results with the next mini-album, "Clé: Levanter," which achieved over 80,000 first-week sales on Hanteo and over 180,000 first-month sales on Gaon.
In 2020, Stray Kids Bang Chan's net worth steadily grew thanks to the massive success of the group's first full album and its repackaged version.
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Stray Kids' first studio album "GO LIVE" sold 250,000 copies in South Korea, earning the group their first platinum album certification from Gaon. Meanwhile, the repackaged version "IN LIFE" sold more than 233,000 copies in the first week on Hanteo and achieved more than 330,000 sales on Gaon in the first month.
What's more, Stray Kids' "IN LIFE" became the band's fastest album to sell half a million copies in South Korea and to earn a double-platinum certification.
Stray Kids made it big in the K-pop industry once again in 2021. The boy group obtained their first "million seller" title with their second full album "NOEASY." What makes this feat more notable is that "NOEASY" made Stray Kids the first million-seller under JYP Entertainment in history.
The JYP boy group then dropped their first holiday single album, "Christmas EveL" in December. Like "IN LIFE," the single album was immediately certified double platinum on Gaon after selling over 743,000 copies by the end of the year.
This 2022, Bang Chan's net worth is predicted to increase more through Stray Kids' new album/s and their world tour.
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
