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With K-Pop’s massive popularity all over the world, the country’s top idols are able to make huge fortunes. Whether from album and ticket sales, merchandise, and brand deals, these 10 idols are among the richest in Korea!


 


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10. Taeyang – $10 Million USD


 

As part of BIGBANG and with several successful solo albums, it’s certainly no surprise Taeyang has earned so much money. Thanks to the back-to-back hits both as a group and on his own across multiple countries, Taeyang is thought to have made around $10 Million USD.


 




 

 

 

 





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9. Suzy – +$10 Million USD 



 


The “Nation’s first loveâ€, Suzy, rose to fame as part of the JYP Entertainment girl group miss A but has since transitioned into one of the biggest brand ambassadors in Korea. She is thought to have up to â‚©10 billion (~$8.8 million USD) in brand deals alone!


 



 


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8. Yoona – $11 Million USD



 


Not only a member of Girls’ Generation, one of the world’s biggest K-Pop groups for the last 10 years, Yoona also has a lot of income coming from her many brand deals and her acting career both in Korea and China. Yoona is thought to have made a massive $11 million USD so far in her career.


 


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7. BoA – $14 Million USD



 


BoA was simultaneously a top star in both Korea and Japan and has remained at the heights of success for her 17-year long career. Turning that musical success into several drama roles and positions on K-Pop Star and Produce 101 as a judge has earned Boa a hefty $14 Million USD.


 


 


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6. IU – $15 Million USD


IU is undisputedly the most popular singer in Korea and has been consistently topping charts with every comeback since she debuted at just 15 years old.


The “Nation’s little sister†has grown into the nation’s biggest star and, through her successful albums, popular dramas, and lucrative brand deals, IU has made a total of $15 million (USD).


 


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5. Dara – $16 Million USD 


Dara had already seen success before even debuting in Korea as she was a successful singer and actor in the Philippines first, but when she did move her career over to Korea, her success exploded even more.


Part of one of the biggest K-Pop groups in the world, 2NE1, and with a broad catalog of drama roles and brand deals, Dara’s net worth has soared up to $16 million USD.


 


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4. Rain – $20 Million USD


Rain was already a massive star in Korea before he became the first K-Pop star to successfully transition to Hollywood, where he starred in the Hollywood action movie, Ninja Assassin. 


As both a hit in Asia and the USA, Rain’s consistently increasing popularity over the last 15 years has amassed him a $20 Million fortune.


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3. G-Dragon – $21 Million USD


G-Dragon is not only a member of BIGBANG and one of Korea’s biggest solo artists, he is also one of the world’s hottest fashion icons and heads his own business, PeaceMinusOne.


G-Dragon is a cultural powerhouse and his incredible influence has naturally translated into even more money. G-Dragon is currently thought to have more than $21 million USD to his name.


 


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2. Siwon – +$35 Million USD


As a prominent member of Super Junior, one of the most recognizable K-Pop groups in the world, there’s no surprise that Siwon has made so much money!


A high-profile singer, actor, and model for more than 15 years, Siwon is thought to have amassed a mind-numbing $35 million USD.


 


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1. PSY – $45 Million USD


Surprise, surprise. PSY tops the list as the #1 richest K-Pop star. Holding the record as the artist with the most viewed YouTube video for 5 years, it’s no wonder PSY has been showered in money.


PSY was already successful in Korea before the viral sensation started, so his MV for Gangnam Style launched the YG Entertainment artist to an unprecedented level of fame for a Korean artist.


And now, after launching his most recent album, 4×2=8 he’s managed to earn a simply incredible $45 million USD fortune.


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what do you guys think? is it legit? got surprise w/ dara... or they included everything she gained since her debut in the philippines 16 yrs ago


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This has to be fake. For as long as they've been working, they only made that much? I'm especially surprised at Yoona's "net worth." She worked ten years as a Soshi member but she only made 11mill? And she's supposed to be one of the popular members? 

 

unimpressed.png obviously this is fake. And it's Koreaboo so idk what you expected.

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Dara above yoona,Suzy ,boa and iu?

This is have to be a joke

 

Yeah, I don't see how she's above them either

 

You can't just undermine Dara's fortune as she has more than enough even before debuting with 2NE1, and even post-2NE1, becoming an active Asian ambassadress & endorser of several international brands. This, and her 2NE1 earnings+stable gigs in the Philippines can easily make her in the list. 

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Yeah, I don't see how she's above them either

 

 

Somebody lied to Koreaboo several times

 

 

lmao koreaboo is legit just making shit up as they go

 

 

Dara above yoona,Suzy ,boa and iu?

This is have to be a joke

 

 

Darong deserves it after what she went through 

 

i swear i have seen the SAME EXACT UNCHANGING list for the last 5 years since 2012 , PSY topped those simply because of gangnam style and then the list unchanging for like 5 years,

now can anyone explain how Siwon could made that money when he is enlisting army for the last 2 years ?

 

 

 

 

You can't just undermine Dara's fortune as she has more than enough even before debuting with 2NE1, and even post-2NE1, becoming an active Asian ambassadress & endorser of several international brands. This, and her 2NE1 earnings+stable gigs in the Philippines can easily make her in the list. 

same can be said for yoona IU and suzy , in even bigger scale

 

those number actually came from this site

https://www.celebritynetworth.com/

 

if you search the name , they will show you their networth, exact same number of $$ with  koreaboo list

 

which is another BS,cause i see taeyeon and amber has the same networth $8M while park bom has $20M despite being jobless for the last 3 years.

amber wouldn't be locked in dungeon by SM if she really worth as much as Taeyeon or park bom would still have career today if she is really valuable

 

forget that.

koreaboo took list from bullcrap source which makes them double bullcrap

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Does SM even reveal how much their artist makes? I know EXO must be rolling in that cash with all their yours, CFs, sales, dramas, movies, merchandise and etc. but I've always wanted to know exacrly around how much.

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Does SM even reveal how much their artist makes? I know EXO must be rolling in that cash with all their yours, CFs, sales, dramas, movies, merchandise and etc. but I've always wanted to know exacrly around how much.

No agency reveals what their artists earn. Its speculation from concerts and tix prices info, CF fees likelihoods, contract possibilities, and family wealth.

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i swear i have seen the SAME EXACT UNCHANGING list for the last 5 years since 2012 , PSY topped those simply because of gangnam style and then the list unchanging for like 5 years,

now can anyone explain how Siwon could made that money when he is enlisting army for the last 2 years ?

 

 

 

 

same can be said for yoona IU and suzy , in even bigger scale

 

those number actually came from this site

https://www.celebritynetworth.com/

 

if you search the name , they will show you their networth, exact same number of $$ with  koreaboo list

 

which is another BS,cause i see taeyeon and amber has the same networth $8M while park bom has $20M despite being jobless for the last 3 years.

amber wouldn't be locked in dungeon by SM if she really worth as much as Taeyeon or park bom would still have career today if she is really valuable

 

forget that.

koreaboo took list from bullcrap source which makes them double bullcrap

 

I'm not defending Koreaboo's level of being a reliable source rather Dara's wealth potential. But I doubt they completely sourced this one in the link you provided because Bom should've made it to the list.

 

There is a slight difference between Dara and the rest of the girls, first is YG and we all know the ratio of which the agency take part to their earnings is arguably the most artist-centered/efficient among the Big 3, moreover the group size and division of which she belongs is also an advantage especially in Yoona's case. Second, as aforementioned by the article she already made/saved big bucks in the Philippines prior to her debut in 2NE1, coincidentally, she continues to do so post-2NE1 by signing projects and endorsements in the country.  

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