Hey, have you heard about the recent revelation from aespa member Karina, aka Yu Jimin, about the group’s salary? It’s been causing quite a stir in the K-Pop community, and we’ve got all the juicy details!
So, get this—the moment when the livestream was cut due to the members discussing their salaries was revealed!
Can you believe it? Fans were left in shock when they found out that the topic of their earnings was being discussed behind the scenes.
So, how much do they actually get paid? Well, according to Karina, the members discuss their current salaries openly.
She mentioned that the salary is divided by a fixed amount, which determines their monthly earnings. But here’s where it gets interesting—they also receive bonuses!
Yep, you heard that right. These ‘bonuses’ are decided based on the success of their activities, as well as how hard each member works to bring in more success. It’s like an extra reward for their efforts, you know?
And here’s the kicker—bonuses were usually not unexpected. The members could figure out which activity garnered the bonus, sometimes even increasing their salaries. It’s like getting a little extra cash for a job well done!
But get this—for some rookie groups, bonuses alone received back then were way more than their current monthly salary.
Can you imagine that? It just goes to show how much the industry has changed over the years.
A senior SM Entertainment employee even admitted that back then, K-Pop group members used to have a lot more work to do.
I mean, they were really putting in the hours to make it big. But despite all the hard work, their motivation in the early years was just to become idols—they weren’t even thinking about the salary.
Karina also mentioned that at times, the group has lost members because they couldn’t sustain a living from just being in the group and its salary alone.
It’s sad to think that some talented individuals had to leave because of financial reasons, you know?
Oh, and here’s an interesting tidbit—all members would receive New Year’s bonuses back then. It’s like a little extra treat to start off the year on the right foot!
So, there you have it—the inside scoop on aespa’s salary discussions. It’s fascinating to see how the dynamics of earnings have evolved in the K-Pop industry over the years.
But hey, at the end of the day, what matters most is that these talented artists are recognized and rewarded for their hard work and dedication, don’t you think?