Netflix‘s reality show The Influencer recently concluded its run. The show pit 77 elite influencers from South Korea against each other in a battle to sustain their socials. Rounds included live-streaming sessions where those with low views would get eliminated. Ultiately, the winner was announced as Oking, a YouTuber and streamer. The winner of the […]
Super Junior’s Heechul Estimates He Lost Half A Million Dollars Through Money Lending
Super Junior member Heechul shared a shocking story of how he lost nearly USD 500,000 dollars simply because he couldn’t say “no” to people. Heechul | Sports Kyunghang Heechul recently appeared on the popular YouTube show Don’t Forget Your Breakfast, hosted by Jang Sung Kyu, as a special guest. Since the two have been good […]
SEVENTEEN Mingyu Goes Viral For Giving His Parents “More Money Than What YG Entertainment Made”
SEVENTEEN‘s Mingyu may be the best child ever. It was revealed recently that he gave his parents a huge cash gift. Even the other members were shocked to find out the amount. On the most recent Parents’ Day, Mingyu gave his parents a whopping ₩500 million KRW (about $ 362,000 USD). That’s over a third […]
How Much Money Do Idols Actually Make From Fan Communication Apps Like Bubble?
A pie chart outlining the distribution of the membership fees charged on fan communication apps, like Bubble, has circulated online—sparking heated discussion among K-Pop fans in Korea. Dear U’s “Bubble” app promotion. | Dear U According to the chart, sourced from SM Entertainment‘s IT affiliate Dear U and Hanwha Investment & Securities, a single subscribing user’s […]
Twice As Many HYBE Labels Subsidiaries Lost Money Than Gained In 2023, According To Report
Recently, the total sales and net profits for each of HYBE Labels‘ subsidiaries was shared online, and the results have many fans surprised. While the companies under HYBE that manage K-Pop artists are the most well-known — such as BIGHIT MUSIC, Pledis Entertainment, ADOR, and SOURCE MUSIC — they actually have many other subsidiaries that focus on other areas such […]
THE BOYZ’ “Dating” Reveal Is Going Viral On Social Media — Giving Dispatch A Run For Their Money
When it comes to dating in the Korean entertainment industry, Dispatch is known for its bold reveals through photos of the hottest stars connecting them together. Lee Do Hyun and Lim Ji Yeon dating photos Lee Jong Suk and IU “couple items” for the reveal Ahn Bo Hyun and BLACKPINK Jisoo pictures for dating reveal […]
The Shocking Amount Of Money Actor Kim Soo Hyun Received Per Episode Of “Queen Of Tears”
Actor Kim Soo Hyun is currently starring in Queen of Tears. He plays the husband to chaebol heiress Hong Hae In (played by Kim Ji Won). The two rekindle their lost love after finding out that Hae In is terminally ill. Kim Soo Hyun’s pay per episode has been revealed. He is currently receiving ₩800 […]
A P-Pop Fan Asked An Idol For Money, Her Reaction Goes Viral
An old video of a Filipina idol member’s kind actions toward her fan is going viral. Maloi Ricalde from the P-POP group BINI was filmed giving “pamasahe”—transportation money—to the friend of Twitter (X) user @mikaapink. The fan documented their brief interaction which was captured last August at the 2023 Malaya Music Fest. Maloi Ricalde In […]
How INFINITE Splits Their Money Between The Members And Their Individual Companies
Despite the six members of INFINITE signing with different companies, they recently celebrated their thirteenth anniversary together with their first comeback in years. To make sure they continue to promote together, leader Sunggyu received the copyrights to their name and created INFINITE COMPANY to manage their group activities. So when they appeared on Knowing Bros, the […]
Mimiirose’s CEO Alleges He Was Scammed Out Of 8.4 Billion KRW And Has No Money To Promote The Group
Legendary singer Im Chang Jung, who is the CEO of I AM Entertainment, which houses idol group mimiirose responded to allegations of stock manipulation by claiming he was also scammed and now has incurred ₩6.00 billion KRW (about $ 4.49 million USD) in new debt. Im Chang Jung | On April 26, Im Chang Jung revealed […]
BLACKPINK Lisa’s “MONEY” Outfit At “Coachella 2023” Stole The Show — Here Are All The Expensive Details Of Her Dazzling Look
BLACKPINK just completed their first weekend of historic performances at Coachella 2023, stunning fans and non-fans alike. As the first K-Pop and girl group to headline the massive festival, the group turned the event into “Pinkchella,” performing 18 songs during their set. Embed from Getty Images The group entertained fans with performances of their hits like […]
Biased Towards Lee Young Ji? Fans Complain As “Show Me The Money” Season 11 Drops To 0% Viewer Ratings
The ongoing season of Show Me The Money, a Korean hip-hop reality show, has taken the hit of its lowest rating yet with its ninth episode. The season began with a 1.2% rating, but it dropped down to 0.7% during its latest episode, and fans believe the obvious favoritism in the show is the primary cause […]