Why Kpop Idols Don't Make Money. Nah, being an idol is one of the best solutions for them to earn money, although it takes years before you can debut as an idol. Kbs’s “music bank” often sits below 1 percent in viewership ratings.
More and more kpop idols have started their own successful entertainment agencies ! This means that many idols don't earn an income until paying off their debt, which could take years. Sulli, jonghyun, goo hara, all of these idols show that the kpop industry is too much for anyone.
For Example, The March 10.
Sulli, jonghyun, goo hara, all of these idols show that the kpop industry is too much for anyone. Depending on the company, depends on how long the dating ban is. Because of such circumstances, the agency would accept the $15,000 gig and take most of the profit while the idol group members are left with crumbs.
Mostly, Idols Are Banned From Dating As Rookies So They Can Be Completely Focused On Their Job (Being An Idol) With No Distractions.
Most of the richest kpop idols have also started to invest their money as well as expand out of the music industry and into the entertainment industry. After their debut as idols, they will also have to bear the costs of their outfits, stylists, makeup, recording of their albums, production of music videos etc. I know that some idols can't handle it anymore.
There's A Reason Chinese Kpop Idols Want To Return To China To Make Their Money.
It made her to be one of the most hated female kpop idols. You're still extremely young but you can't really go back into the idol industry. Not enough money in digitals to pay them much after all the.
Your Company Has Dropped You.
The idols also don’t perform all year long, and that’s why they need to have money saved up if everything goes wrong. This is true especially during the 2nd gen it was exposed quite alot by people behind the scenes and former idols that alot of idols have sponsors that fund their lifestyles cuz unless you're one of the more profitable members of a group or your group hits it big you really don't make any kinda money unless you see a hit and you only get paid. This is one of the main reasons why we love them.
There Are Some Idols And Former Idols Who Have Shared About Their Salary, Such As Cao Lu From Fiestar Who Revealed In A 2017 Interview That At 31 Years Old And After 5 Years In The Industry, She Was Living Off About Us $450 A Month.
The salary differs for each idol and how much debt they have to pay the company back. China is intent on killing off the idol industry in the country. I think idols who cant sell physicals are broke, or making just average money.