ifeye Members Spill on Salaries, Monthly Pay Fixed, Side Job Earnings– Then the Livestream Cuts Off!
Video: ifeye Members Talk on Salaries during Live
The moment when the livestream was cut due to the members discussing their salaries was revealed! Fans were left in shock as the girls casually chatted about how much they actually make in a month—until the screen suddenly went black.
So, how much do they get paid? The members discussed their current salaries, explaining that they receive a fixed amount every month, which forms their base income. However, their earnings don’t stop there. The real game-changer? Bonuses.
Apparently, bonuses are decided based on the success of group activities and how much individual members contribute to that success.
If a member works harder, lands more opportunities, or brings in attention, their bonus reflects that effort. It’s not exactly unpredictable, either—members can usually figure out which activities led to their increased salary.
A surprising revelation came when they compared their current earnings to rookie groups from the past. One member mentioned that back in the day, some groups earned more from bonuses alone than what they currently make in a full month.
A senior agency employee even backed up this claim, saying that girl group members used to have way more work.
It turns out that, in the early years of an idol’s career, money wasn’t the main motivation. The first few years of launching a group were all about passion—members simply wanted to become idols, without thinking too much about salaries.
But as time goes on, reality kicks in. One member admitted that some former members left because they simply couldn’t sustain a living with their earnings from the group alone.
Interestingly, it was also revealed that back in the day, every member received a New Year’s bonus—something that doesn’t seem as common anymore.
Nowadays, idol earnings are more dependent on side jobs like endorsements, TV commercials, hosting gigs, magazine features, and brand deals. These individual projects allow members to make extra cash outside of their base salaries.
For ifeye, who are still pre-debut, the situation is a bit different. As a brand-new group under Hi-Hat Entertainment, they’re still building their careers, and salaries aren’t the biggest focus just yet.
But once they debut on April 8, 2025, their earnings could shift dramatically—depending on their popularity, promotions, and personal activities.
Fans are now wondering just how strict the agency is when it comes to discussing finances. Was the livestream cut off intentionally? Did the members cross a line? Either way, this little slip-up has everyone talking—about salaries, contracts, and how much idols actually make in today’s industry.