K-Pop Hearts2Heatts Member Spills on Monthly Salary Pay/Earnings & Livestream Unfortunately Cut-Off.
Context: Video H2H Members Talk on Salaries on Live
The moment when the livestream was cut due to the members discussing their salaries was revealed!
Fans were left in shock as Hearts2Hearts started chatting about their income, only for the stream to suddenly end.
But before that, they shared some interesting details about how much they actually make.
During the chat, one of the members explained that salary is divided by a fixed amount, which determines their monthly pay.
However, they also receive bonuses, which can sometimes make a big difference. The ‘bonuses’ are decided based on the success of activities and how much effort each member puts into promoting the group.
Apparently, the bonuses aren’t completely unexpected either. Members usually know which events or promotions will bring in extra cash.
Some even pointed out that rookie groups back then made way more from bonuses alone compared to their current fixed salaries.
A senior agency employee admitted that girl group members used to have a lot more work in the past, which also meant bigger paychecks.
But for many idols, especially at the start of their careers, it’s not just about the money. The members mentioned that when the group first launched, their motivation wasn’t salary-related—they simply wanted to be idols.
However, as time passed, reality kicked in, and some members left because they couldn’t sustain a living on the group’s salary alone.
Interestingly, the discussion also touched on how New Year’s bonuses were a thing back then for all members, but it’s unclear if H2H still gets them now.
They also revealed that individual earnings vary greatly, depending on side jobs like endorsements, TV commercials, hosting gigs, magazine shoots, and brand ambassadorships. Those who land more solo deals make significantly more than others.
Although the livestream was cut, fans are still talking about this rare insight into the financial side of being an idol.
How much do they really get paid? It’s clear that being in a K-pop group isn’t always as glamorous as it seems, and money struggles can be a real issue.
For now, Hearts2Hearts continues to push forward, but this discussion has definitely opened up an important conversation about idol wages and financial stability in the industry.