Hyunjin is one of the most popular members of Stray Kids. He is particularly known for his dancing skills. He has also demonstrated his talent in writing and composing songs through the group's albums. Since his debut, he has been earning quite a sum from his activities.
Want to know how rich Hyunjin is to date? Keep on reading!
Hyunjin Net Worth 2022: Is He the Richest Member in Stray Kids?
After training for two years under JYP Entertainment, Hwang Hyunjin finally debuted as a member of the company's boy group Stray Kids in March 2018. He re-debuted in the band's sub-unit Dance Racha (together with Lee Know and Felix) in August of the same year.
As part of Stray Kids, Hyunjin has completed various activities since his debut. He took part in several comebacks, fan meetings, concerts, brand endorsements, and more.
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As of July 2022, Stray Kids' net worth is approximately $30.18 million USD, according to Net Worth Spot. It is believed that the band's total income is around $6.04 million per year. This figure is then divided among the eight members, hence the boys' individual earnings are much lower.
In particular, Hyunjin's net worth as of July 2022 is $1.5 million USD, according to this site. This figure is projected to grow as Stray Kids has more activities coming their way.
How Did Stray Kids Hyunjin's Net Worth Grow in 2022?
Most of Hyunjin' earnings come from Stray Kids' song/album sales and completed events such as fan meetings and concerts.
About the boy group's album sales, the figures started to increase significantly in mid-2020 with their first studio album "GO LIVE" - which became their first album to sell over 200,000 copies in the first month of release in South Korea. It went on to become their first album to surpass half a million sales in the country.
The octet saw a steady growth in their album sales with their following releases, such as "In LIFE," "NOEASY," "Christmas EveL," and "ODDINARY." "NOEASY," in particular, is the first Stray Kids album and first JYP Entertainment album to sell one million units in South Korea. "ODDINARY" then became the second one to achieve the feat in April 2022.
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Regarding Stray Kids' fan meetings and concerts, the band held several in the past. Their most recent fan meeting (titled "SKZ's CHOCOLATE FACTORY) took place on Feb. 12 and 13 at Olympic Hall in Seoul. The second night was held both online and offline.
In addition to that, Stray Kids has completed the Seoul leg, North American leg, and Japan leg of their new world tour called "MANIAC." This series of concerts greatly influenced Hyunjin's net worth.
According to Mnet's TMI Show, Stray Kids is the 10th Korean celebrity with the most sales in the first half of 2022. The band earned a whopping 30.4 billion KRW through the aforementioned fan meeting, series of concerts, and album sales.
More cities and dates for Stray Kids' "MANIAC" world tour are projected to be revealed at a later date, meaning the group's total earnings and the members' individual income will further grow.
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Aside from sales and events, Hyunjin also earns from his role as a songwriter and composer. He has been making songs for his group since 2017. His latest work is "Muddy Water," a B-side song from Stray Kids' "ODDINARY." His previous works include "Mixtape #1," "Mixtape #2," "Wow," "You.," and "Hoodie Season," among others.
Furthermore, he gained money from hosting MBC's "Show! Music Core" from February 2019 to August 2021 (alongside Kang Mina/Kim Minju and SF9 Chani).
Finally, endorsement deals are another main source of income for Stray Kids. The boys are currently the global ambassadors for the Philippine clothing and lifestyle brand BENCH. Previously, they teamed up with CLIO cosmetics, Lotte Duty Free, Ivy Club, PROSPECS, and Japan's WEGO, to name a few.
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Written by Maria Scott
