Kpop stars put in extra effort to amuse the public. They put in a lot of effort even before becoming idols, unlike Western artists who make their way or begin their careers on their own. Kpop idols are chosen by several entertainment labels, and before they make their debut, they train for years.
Before becoming famous, our favourite musicians and bands—like Twice, BTS, and EXO—trained for one to five years. It is clear that they put forth a lot of effort.
Their labour also pays off financially and rewards them with celebrity, admirers, endorsements, and respect. Kpop celebrities make money in a variety of ways. With new data on net worth and social media followers, we once again updated the post.
Jisoo and G-Dragon both fell in the rankings, but Suho increased significantly in the net worth list. Who then tops the list of the wealthiest Kpop stars? Let’s investigate.
Baekhyun (EXO)
With more than 21.7 million Instagram followers, Baekhyun has stolen the hearts of many. This South Korean singer-songwriter is a part of the boy band EXO, which is managed by S.M. group.
Moreover, Baekhyun launched his solo album, which sold enough copies to make him the richest member of EXO. In addition, Baekhyun serves as the Burberry brand ambassador and co-director of his clothing line, Privé Alliance. His personal wealth is $20 million.
BoA
BoA is regarded as the king of KPOP after being well-known in China, Korea, and Japan. She has more than 22 years of experience as a Kpop idol. BoA is well-known not just in Japan but also in South Korea. One of her endeavours alone sold a million copies in Japan.
The singer is well-known throughout East Asia thanks to her recordings of songs in Mandarin. BoA, who has a $30 million net worth, also appeared in the Hollywood film Make Your Move 3D.
Choi Siwon
Siwon is a popular South Korean actor as well as a member of the band Super Junior. Siwon is also eligible to inherit his parent’s riches in addition to his own hard-earned money. Siwon has put out a number of albums and singles while a member of Super Junior.
Together with Assault on the Pin-Up Boys, A Battle of Wits, Dragon Blade, To the Fore, and Helios, Choi also appeared in those films. In 2015, he was appointed as the South Korea Committee for UNICEF’s special representative. He currently has a $55 million net worth.
DARA (Sandara Park)
Singer, actor, and host Sandara Park, also known as DARA. Sandara was a part of the girl group 2NE1, but since the group’s breakup, she has been performing alone. And her career as an artist has been flourishing. She has performed music as well as acted in Philippine plays and Korean dramas.
DARA also has a YouTube account where she interacts with her followers and posts stuff. She currently has a $35 million net worth.
G-Dragon
Another member of the Big Bang group is G-Dragon. He is a producer, model, rapper, singer, and fashion star. The musician earns $700,000 a year in songwriting royalties and has over 180 songs with his name attached to them. In addition to being an artist, he also sets fashion trends, making him important.
In addition to making songs, the artist also promotes numerous products. He co-wrote the songs for TOP’s album G.D. and released a solo album titled Heartbreaker. & TOP. G-dragon is currently valued at $35 million.
I.U
One of the most successful and well-known female Kpop idols is without a doubt Lee Ji Eun, also known as I.U. The singer has a stellar acting career in addition to a well-known record. She has participated in a number of well-known Kdramas, including Hotel del Luna, Scarlet Heart Ryeo, and others.
I.U. has composed numerous songs for her albums and various Kdramas. I.U. also promotes goods for other firms, such as Samsung, Sony Korea, and Sk Telcom. The musician resides in Caelitus, one of South Korea’s more opulent residences. I.U. has a $45 million net worth.
J-Hope (BTS)
J-hope, also known as Jung Ho-Seok, is a BTS member. J-hope is well known for his silky rapping, but he is also a talented singer, songwriter, and music producer. He also serves as the group’s dance leader and is renowned for his dancing style.
He also released his mixtape, “Hope World,” which dominated sales in the music industry, like Suga and R.M. Also worth $28 million is the dancer and rapper’s $2 million condominium in Seoul.
Jay Park
Jay Park, a former member of 2PM, is ranked number 30 on our list of the wealthiest K-pop stars. He is a singer, rapper, actor, and dancer. He has his own record company, AOMG, which serves as an agency for Korean musicians and rappers. Jay has signed a large number of rappers and singers as the CEO of AOMG.
He does, however, have a deal with Jay-company, Z’s Roc Nation. Before to this, Jay Park supported companies like Levi, Nike, KT Tech, etc. His personal wealth is $11 million. On Instagram, he has over 2.4 million fans.
Jennie (Blackpink)
Next on the list after her bandmates is Jennie or Jennie Kim. She is a vocalist from South Korea who has also released music under her own name. In South Korea, Jennie represents Chanel as an ambassador. She started working as one of Vogue Korea’s fashion editors in 2021.
Jennie also serves as the face of Hera, a high-end South Korean beauty line. Samsung, Gentle Monster, and many other brands have all been linked to Jennie. Also, the young celebrity is worth $22 million. She has more than 77 million Instagram followers.
Jessica Jung
Jessica Jung, a former member of Girls Generation, is a popular figure in K-pop and a prosperous businesswoman. Blanc and Eclare, the singer’s apparel line, has more than 60 stores. It includes Hong Kong, China, and the United States.
As well as her I.G. Jessica has promoted other Korean cosmetic companies. Observations scream fashion queen. For her work endeavours in the United States, the singer has signed with UTA. She has a $31 million net worth.
Jimin (BTS)
Another BTS member is Jimin, also known as Park Ji-Min. The South Korean musician is well-known for his mesmerising performances and divine voice. Jimin has a similar net worth of $23 million as V, Jungkook, and Jin.
Jimin bought himself a Porsche Carrera in January 2021. The band’s efforts also provide income for Jimin. The majority of the singer’s income comes from all of the band’s activities. On Instagram, he has almost 49 million fans.
Jin (BTS)
The septet’s oldest member has a net worth of $25 million. On Instagram, Jin has 44.8 million plus followers. The biggest K-pop boyband, BTS, includes Jin, also known as Kim Seok-Jin. Jin is well-known for his dad’s jokes and his honey-like voice.
The musician also likes to refer to himself as being quite attractive, which he undoubtedly is. With his band BTS, Jin has various brand deals including a Lamborghini Aventador S.
Jisoo (Blackpink)
Kim Jisoo, another member of Blackpink, is ranked at number 28. Jisoo, the oldest member of the group, is a vocalist from South Korea. She has over 71 million Instagram followers, making her one of the most popular Kpop idols, with a $20 million net worth.
The 28-year-old is Dior’s representative in the Korean market. KartRider Rush+ is a video game character that she designed in collaboration with Line pals.
Jungkook (BTS)
The maknae (youngest) member of BTS is Jungkook. But out of all of them, his impact is the most powerful. Anything Jungkook uses sells out the following day, including toothbrushes, Prada boots, lip balm, and Downy detergent.
Jungkook has promoted numerous companies, including Samsung, Fila, Hyundai, Chilsung, and many more, together with his fellow members. The newest member of BTS is worth $23 million. He also just spent $7 million on a residence in Seoul’s Itaewon district. Before deactivating his Instagram account, he had over 52 million followers.
JYP
JYP or Jin Young Park, the proprietor of JYP Entertainment, is positioned at the top. It will be difficult to surpass his score because he is by far the richest kpop idol. He was a popular musician in the mid-1990s. He didn’t, however, stop there. JYP founded JYP Entertainment, one of the major agencies in South Korea.
In terms of stock ownership, JYP is the richest agency chief (17.8%). In 2019, Park’s personal shares were valued $169 million, and by 2023, the value of his shares had climbed by more than two times, making them currently worth $393 million. There is no denying that JYP has established himself as a successful businessman. The musician, record producer, and CEO of JYP are all worth an astounding $410 million.
Kim Jae Joong
Kim Jae-Joong is the second-richest Kpop celebrity. Jae-Joong is a singer, actor, businessperson, model, and fashion designer. He belonged to the boy bands JYJ and TVXQ. In addition, he has a flourishing acting career. He has established himself as a well-known household figure in South Korea thanks to dramas like Triangle, Protect the Boss, Dr. Jin, and Manhole. He also owns a number of opulent residences and buildings in Korea.
The all-arounder enjoys driving and has various vehicles. Among them are a Bentley Continental, a Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640, a Rolls-Royce Wraith, an Audi R8, two Mercedes-Benz, a Porsche, a Ferrari 458 and a Mitsuoka Himiko. With a $100 million net worth, he is undoubtedly a powerful monetary figure.
Lee Hyori
We have a first-generation K-pop idol on the #8 spot. A member of the girl group Fin was Lee Hyori. Hyori was the highest-paid Kpop idol in 2006, according to K.L.
Lee made more money from endorsement partnerships with brands like Samsung and Chum Churum soju. In 2013, she wed the producer Lee Sang-soon. They collaborated to create a number of variety shows. The singer has a $41 million net worth.
Lisa (Blackpink)
Ranking for Lisa has increased from 26 to 18. Lisa Manoban is the newest member of Blackpink. Lisa is an excellent dancer in addition to being a good singer. She has a hugely significant reputation thanks to her success on social media. On Instagram, the 26-year-old has more than 91.9 million fans.
Despite coming from Thailand originally, Lisa is multilingual. In her home nation, Lisa has achieved great fame. She consequently profited greatly from the Thai market. In South Korea, Thailand, and China, she represents Moonshot Cosmetics as their brand ambassador. Together with other brands, Lisa has promoted goods for Samsung, Adidas, Celine, Bulgari, and more. The musician is worth $25 million.
PSY
We have PSY on #3. PSY, also referred to as Park Jae Sang, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. PSY swept the globe with his smash hit song, Gangnam Style. Because of its worldwide success, PSY surely enjoyed the “money shower.”
Psy’s career took a while to take off, but with the help of his hit, he was able to make all the money he could in a single year. In the year 2012, he alone made $28 million. Currently, he is worth $64 million.
R.M. (BTS)
BTS’s frontman Kim Nam Joon, popularly known as RM, is the youngest member of the KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association) with more than 130 songwriting credits. R.M. has a distinctive method of wrapping, and he is renowned for creating works of art with his bandmates.
The rapper enjoys amassing old objects. The Kpop idol, who is worth $23 million, has previously released his mixtapes “R.M.” and “Mono.” On Instagram, he has almost 43 million fans.
RAIN
RAIN is an actor, musician, singer, and artist. In 2002, the singer released his first solo album, which shot to the top of the charts. He has since released seven successful albums. RAIN has also made appearances in a number of Kdramas and even Hollywood motion pictures.
Rain founded his own business in 2015 under the name RAIN COMPANY. He and his famous actress wife Kim Tae-Hee reside in a $42 million house in Cheongdam. The artist has a $60 million net worth.
Rose (Blackpink)
Rose is a Korean-New Zealander singer who goes by the stage name Roseanne Park. After being raised in Australia, she relocated to South Korea in 2012. She works as an artist for Y.G. Entertainment: Rose made her BLACKPINK debut after four years as a trainee.
The current largest girl group in the world, Blackpink, has its advantages. Yves Saint Laurent’s global ambassador is Rose. Rose has a net worth of $22 million and has more than 70 million Instagram followers.
Suga (BTS)
Suga, also known as Min Yoongi, is a member of the boy band BTS and a rapper. Yoongi is one of South Korea’s fastest rappers and is renowned for his ferocious rhymes. Suga has cooperated with Western musicians and written songs for other musicians.
Suga admitted to his bandmates that he often creates a song every day during their time together. In addition, he made available his “Agust D” mixtape, which rocked the music business. The rapper and producer is worth $28 million.
Suho (EXO)
Kim Jun-Myeon, also referred to as Suho, is a well-known actor, singer, and songwriter from South Korea. The EXO-K subunit of the Chinese boy band EXO is led by him.
Also, he issued a brand-new record as a soloist in March 2020. The singer is thought to be worth 58 million dollars. Suho is renowned for his appearances in numerous programmes, but he is currently concentrating on his work in movies and his solo career.
Suzy
Suzy, a former member of the Kpop group Miss A, is on track to achieve success unlike anybody else as a solo artist and actor. Suzy earned more over $9 million in endorsement deals in 2013. The singer and actress have provided endorsements for a variety of products, including telephones, BBQ chicken, and cosmetics.
She has performed as a vocalist as well as acted in a number of popular Kdramas. The 28-year-old K-pop celebrity also owns a few units in the same Gangnam building. She is valued at $27 million. On Instagram, she has almost 18 million followers.
Taehyung (BTS)
Kim Tae-Hyung, a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor, is better known by his stage name, V. Tae Hyung is renowned for his sophisticated appearance and rich voice. The vocalist enjoys taking photos and playing a variety of instruments. He has also received numerous accolades for having the world’s most attractive face.
The BTS member also has a $4.5 million condominium in Gangnam, South Korea, and enjoys dressing in the newest Gucci fashions. V has a $22 million net worth. He has more than 58.5 million Instagram followers.
Taeyang
The Big Bang also includes Taeyang, also known as Dong Young Bae. Like his other bandmates, Taeyang has a flourishing solo music career. The musician, who has a wonderful sense of style, collaborated with Fendi to introduce “Fendi for Taeyang.”
The musician is personally credited with more than 30 songs, and he also owns a stunning house worth $3.5 million. Taeyang also owns another piece of property for $7 million. The 35 million dollar star of kpop.
Taeyeon
One of the most popular Kpop artists in the country is the SNSD fame. She creates interesting information frequently for her followers. Taeyeon represents the Korean cosmetic companies Nature Republic and Banila Co. as their brand ambassador. Indeed, the singer and actress have appeared in a lot of dramas and motion pictures.
Also, she had a great solo music career. The singer is worth $18 million and drives a Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG, a Porsche Boxster, and a BMW M4. On Instagram, she has 18.9 million plus followers.
T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun)
Member of the boy band Big Bang is TOP. Rapper, singer, and composer TOP is. He released G.D. in 2010. & TOP, which reached the top spot in Korea.
These days, the rapper also works as a record producer and actor. He is also well recognised for amassing priceless works of art. A mansion owned by TOP is valued at $2.5 million. In addition to music, endorsement deals account for the majority of his revenue. The rapper has a $40 million dollar net worth.
Yoona
Yoona, also known as Im Yoon Ah, was a member of the well-known K-pop group SNSD. More than 20 beauty companies, including Innisfree, have her endorsement. Yoon-ah worked as a model and appeared in a number of advertisements prior to becoming a singer.
Yoon-ah has a net worth of $23 million and has made money acting in Chinese and South Korean dramas. On Instagram, she has over 14.3 million fans.
