Hey there, have you heard about that bombshell revelation from AKB48? Yeah, it’s got everyone talking! So, get this—the livestream was suddenly cut because the members started discussing their salaries. Can you believe it?
Okay, so let’s break it down. Kashiwagi Yuki, one of the AKB48 members, spilled the beans about how they get paid.
Apparently, their salary is divided into a fixed amount, which makes up their monthly pay. But here’s the kicker—they also get bonuses on top of that.
Now, these ‘bonuses’ aren’t just handed out willy-nilly. They’re based on how successful their activities are and how much effort each member puts in. It’s like a reward for working hard and bringing in that dough.
Back in the ‘golden era’ of AKB48, bonuses were like Christmas coming early.
Members could actually track which activities earned them those bonuses, sometimes even boosting their monthly paychecks.
And get this—those bonuses back then were way more than what Yukirin makes in a month now. Crazy, right?
Yukirin spilled some more tea, admitting that back in the day, they were grinding non-stop.
But you know what? In the beginning, they weren’t even thinking about the money. They just wanted to be idols and live the dream.
But here’s where it gets real. Yukirin mentioned that some members couldn’t hack it because they couldn’t make ends meet with just their AKB48 salary.
I mean, imagine pouring your heart and soul into being an idol, only to struggle financially. It’s a tough pill to swallow.
Oh, and get this—back then, all the members would get New Year’s bonuses too. Sounds cool, right? Well, not exactly.
Around 30 members would get shipped off to Hawaii, but it wasn’t exactly a vacation.
Nope, it was all for TV ads and photobook shoots. Talk about working through your holiday!
And guess who got the short end of the stick? Yep, you guessed it—Yukirin.
She was always getting dragged off to film stuff in different locations, way more than the others. But hey, that’s showbiz for you, right?
So, there you have it—the inside scoop on AKB48’s salary situation, straight from the mouth of Yukirin herself.
It’s like peeking behind the curtain and seeing the real deal. Who knows what other secrets are lurking in the world of idols? Guess we’ll just have to wait and see!