Byun Baekhyun, more commonly known as just Baekhyun, rose to prominence after making his debut as the main vocalist of EXO back in April 2012. After making his debut with EXO, the group went on to become one of the best-selling and top-performing K-pop groups in the industry.
Since making his debut, Baekhyun has also been active as a solo artist. With that, how much has Baekhyun earned over the years? Curious to know if he is the wealthiest EXO member? Keep on reading to find out his net worth!
EXO Baekhyun Net Worth 2022
According to media outlets such as Seoul Space, EXO as a whole group has an estimated net worth of $1 billion USD. But individually, the 30-year-old member has an estimated net worth of around $17 million USD as of this year.
Given his success with EXO and as an individual artist through the years, such a net worth figure is not surprising. But is Baekhyun the wealthiest member of EXO?
EXO Baekhyun
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When it comes to being the wealthiest member of EXO, the title indeed goes to Baekhyun! In fact, his fellow EXO member Suho had once revealed that Baekhyun is the wealthiest member due to the success of his solo albums, which sells more than 500,000 copies each time.
With that, how did Baekhyun earn such a net worth figure?
How Did Baekhyun Earn His Net Worth?
Like most idols, Baekhyun earned a significant amount of his net worth through his earnings from EXO's promotions and activities, such as from their music releases and merchandise.
And with EXO's popularity and brand power worldwide, the group has a high appearance and talent fee, allowing them to earn a hefty amount from broadcast appearances, endorsement deals, and more.
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But as a solo artist, Baekhyun also earns a good amount from his own music releases. In fact, all of his solo albums sold more than 500,000 copies each!
His mini album "City Lights" earned a double platinum certification by the Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) for surpassing 500,000 album sales, while "Delight" became triple platinum certified. His most recent solo album "Bambi" sold more than a million copies and earned a million certification.
Aside from that, Baekhyun also earns from his other releases, such as collaborations with other artists, original soundtracks appearances, and SM Station. He is also credited in writing some of EXO's songs, such as "Lucky" and "Ko Ko Bop."
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Baekhyun is also part of SM Entertainment's supergroup, SuperM, which also saw success in their releases.
Besides music, Baekhyun also launched his own fashion brand Privé by BBH, in which he is a co-creative director. He is also the brand ambassador for luxury fashion brand Burberry.
With his success as an EXO member and solo artist, Baekhyun was able to earn the net worth he has today.
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Written by Robyn Joan
