Yang Jeongin, professionally known as I.N, is one of the most popular fourth-generation K-pop idols. He is particularly known as a member of Stray Kids, who has become a million-seller several times with their amazing albums. Wanna know how much Stray Kids I.N has earned so far? Then, read on!
Yang Jeongin Net Worth 2022: Is He the Richest Member in Stray Kids?
After undergoing JYP Entertainment's training system for two years and competing in the survival show "Stray Kids," Yang Jeongin officially debuted as a Stray Kids member in March 2018. He re-debuted as a member of the band's subunit called Vocal Racha in September 2018.
He has since been showcasing his skills as a vocalist through Stray Kids' mixtapes and albums. He has also been actively participating in his group's fan meetings and concerts, as well as in endorsing various brands.
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Stray Kids' net worth has reached $30.18 million USD as of July 2022, according to Net Worth Spot. It is believed that the boy group's total earnings are approximately $6.04 million per year. This sum is then divided by eight (members), so the boys' individual incomes are much lower.
In particular, Yang Jeongin's net worth is $1.5 million USD as of July 2022, according to this site. This figure is expected to increase in the following months as Stray Kids has more activities to complete before the year ends.
How Did Stray Kids Yang Jeongin's Net Worth Grow in 2022?
As mentioned above, I.N has been carrying out various activities since his debut, and those activities earn him an impressive amount of money.
First, Jeongin earns through Stray Kids' album sales. He also receives payment for writing and/or composing a song, especially if the track becomes popular.
For example, the boy group's album sales began to rise significantly in mid-2020 with their first studio album "GO LIVE." This album is their first work to sell more than 200,000 copies in the first month of release in South Korea. It then became their first album to reach half a million sales in the country.
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Stray Kids saw a constant growth in their album sales with their following albums, such as "IN LIFE," "NOEASY," "Christmas EveL," and "ODDINARY." In fact, "NOEASY" is not only Stray Kids' first album to sell one million copies in South Korea, but it's also the first album released by JYP Entertainment to achieve the feat in history. "ODDINARY" later became their second album to become a million-seller in 2022.
Regarding Yang Jeongin's writing and composing credits, he has several since he started creating songs in 2018. Some of the popular ones he wrote and/or composed are "School Life," "You," "My Universe," "Gone Away," "Broken Compass," and "Waiting for Us."
In addition to his earnings from album sales and making songs, Yang Jeongin's net worth also includes his income from Stray Kids' fan meetings and concerts.
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The JYP boy group has held several fan meetings and concerts in the past. Their latest fan meeting (titled "SKZ's CHOCOLATE FACTORY") took place at Olympic Hall in Seoul from Feb. 12 to 13. They also held numerous concerts in Seoul, North America, and Japan in the first half of 2022. Those shows were part of their new world tour "MANIAC."
Brand endorsement deals also greatly affect Yang Jeongin's net worth. Stray Kids was recently chosen to be the newest global ambassador for the Philippine clothing and lifestyle brand BENCH. In the past, they endorsed CLIO cosmetics, Lotte Duty Free, Ivy Club, PROSPECS, and Japan's WEGO, to name a few.
Unlike his fellow stray Kids members, I.N doesn't have many personal activities. But he has made cameo appearances in some dramas, raising his individual income. In particular, he appeared in the 2019 web drama "A-Teen" (alongside Hyunjin).
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Written by Maria Scott
