Are you wondering how much idols make with their first paycheck? Here are some K-pop idols, from tripleS to NewJeans to STAYC, that have discussed their first salaries.
On the July 13 broadcast of MBC's "Point of Omniscient Interfere," tripleS members Kim Yooyeon and Kim Nakyung discussed their first paycheck. Known as the largest girl group with 24 members, tripleS surprised everyone when it was revealed that their production costs alone exceeded 10 billion won.
Additionally, Jeon Hyun Moo shocked viewers by mentioning, "I heard your first earnings were equivalent to a manager's salary at a large corporation." Kim Yooyeon added, "We received our first earnings last year." She then revealed she used her salary to treat her members to a meal.
NewJeans also made headlines in the past for receiving their first earnings just two months after debuting. According to the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system in April, ADOR's sales in 2023 amounted to 110.3 billion won, which is more than five times larger than the previous year's 19 billion won.
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Operating profits also surged to 33.5 billion won, compared to a deficit of 4 billion won the previous year. It is estimated that the total amount received by NewJeans members was approximately 26.1 billion won. With five members in NewJeans, each member likely received over 5 billion won.
The group STAYC, which has released popular songs like "SO BAD," "STEREOTYPE," and "Bubble," revealed that they received their first earnings after promoting "Teddy Bear." STAYC's first earnings amounted to 98.25 million won, and they received their second payment of about 200 million won each.
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Former IZ*ONE member and soloist Choi Yena shared how she spent her first paycheck on the web entertainment show "After School Snack 2." She revealed, "After receiving my first solo earnings, I went on a family vacation abroad for the first time and went again this year."
She also showed off her filial side, saying, "I bought a house in Yangpyeong for my parents," which warmed many hearts.
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However, the timing and amount of earnings vary for each idol group, and not all idols receive such successful first earnings. 2AM member Jo Kwon confessed that he cried after receiving his first earnings.
After enduring eight years to debut, Jo Kwon shared, "My first earnings amounted to just 210,000 won after deducting all the trainee expenses. It took three years. I cried a lot and hugged my mom."
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Additionally, singer Kang Hyeyeon revealed that during her time with groups BESTie and EXID, she ended up with over 100 million won in debt per member after their final earnings. GFRIEND's Yuju also confessed that she received her first salary about two years after debuting.
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Written by Alexa Lopez
