Ablume Members Salary, Monthly Pay, Side Job Earnings Revealed?
Video: ablume Members Talk About Salaries on Live Stream
The moment when the livestream was cut due to the members discussing their salaries was revealed!
Fans were left shocked as ablume, the upcoming three-member K-pop group under MASSIVE E&C, openly talked about their earnings before the stream was abruptly ended.
During the livestream, the members—Saena, Sio, and Aran—shared insights into how much they get paid. The members discussed their current salaries, with one of them explaining that their salary is divided by a fixed amount, which results in their monthly salary. However, they also receive bonuses.
According to the members, these bonuses are decided based on the success of their activities. If members individually work harder and bring more success, their salaries can increase through these additional payments.
This meant that, at times, some members earned more than others depending on their contributions to the group’s overall success.
Bonuses were usually not unexpected, and members could figure out what activity garnered the bonus. In some cases, these bonuses alone were higher than their current monthly salary.
A senior agency employee admitted that back then, girl group members used to have a lot more work to do as well, which directly impacted their earnings.
However, the first few years during the start of their project launching as a group, the members’ motivation to keep going was their passion for being idols. They were not thinking about the salary at all.
This mindset has been common among many rookie idols, who often endure low pay and tough conditions in the early years of their careers.
She also mentioned that, unfortunately, the group has lost members in the past because they could not sustain a living from just being in the group and its salary alone. Despite their dreams, financial stability is a crucial factor that affects an idol’s ability to continue in the industry.
In the past, all members would receive New Year’s bonuses, which helped them financially. But in recent times, many rookie groups struggle to earn enough solely from group promotions.
Their individual earnings depend heavily on side jobs like endorsements, TV commercials, hosting gigs, magazine appearances, and brand ambassador deals.
This discussion has opened up a wider conversation about how rookie K-pop idols are paid compared to senior idols. Many fans are now questioning whether the current pay structures for new groups are fair and sustainable.
With ablume set to debut in the second half of 2024, fans are eager to see how the group will grow and whether they will be able to secure lucrative deals in the future.
For now, the revelation about their salaries has given a rare insight into the financial struggles that many idols face behind the scenes.
As K-pop continues to expand globally, the industry may need to reconsider how idols are compensated, ensuring that their hard work and dedication are met with fair wages.
But for groups like ablume, the journey is just beginning, and only time will tell how their financial situation evolves in the competitive world of K-pop.