Hey there! So, have you heard about the latest tea in the K-Pop scene? Apparently, there’s been some talk about RIIZE’s senior member Shotaro spilling the beans about their salaries during a livestream.
Yep, you heard that right!
The moment when the livestream was cut due to the members discussing their salaries was revealed!
Juicy stuff, right?
So, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. How much do they actually make in a month as a boy group?
Well, according to Shotaro, the members discuss their current salaries openly.
It seems like their salary is divided by a fixed amount, resulting in their monthly pay.
But here’s where it gets interesting—they also get bonuses.
These ‘bonuses’ are decided based on the success of their activities and how hard each member works individually to bring more success to the group.
Now, bonuses aren’t really unexpected.
The members can usually figure out which activities garnered the bonus, which sometimes increases their salaries.
And get this, for some rookie groups, the bonuses alone received back then were way more than their current monthly salary.
Crazy, right?
But let’s rewind a bit.
A senior SM Entertainment agency employee, Kim Jungeun, admitted that back in the day, boy group members used to have a lot more work to do.
Makes sense, considering how competitive the industry is.
However, during the first few years when they were launching a group, the members’ main motivation was just to become idols.
They weren’t really thinking about the money at that time.
But here’s the kicker: Kim Jungeun feels that sometimes, groups lose members because they can’t sustain a living from just being in the group and relying on their salary alone.
It’s tough out there in the entertainment industry, and money plays a big role in whether members decide to stay or go.
Oh, and here’s a fun fact: back then, all members would receive New Year’s bonuses.
That’s a nice little perk, don’t you think?
So, what do you make of all this salary talk?
It’s definitely eye-opening to see how much goes into being a K-Pop idol, both financially and emotionally.
Let me know your thoughts!