The K-pop scene has been overflowing with many impressive talented idols making their mark. Despite its high level of competition, a number of singers and musicians from well-known girl groups have gone above and beyond to achieve amazing success in the industry.
South Korean media outlet The Guru recently came up with a list featuring the seven wealthiest female idols in the Hallyu scene. Curious to know on how much these stunning bombshells earned? Without further ado, let the countdown begins:
7. BLACKPINK’s Lisa (리사)
- Net worth: US$10 – 14 million (~RM41 – 57 million)
- Became ambassadors for global brands such as MAC Cosmetics, Samsung, Bulgari, adidas, and Celine, among others.
- Following her debut as a soloist with the single album, “LALISA”, Blinks just can’t seem to get enough of this BLACKPINK star. Check out the 5 fun facts that we gathered about her new music here.
6. Girls’ Generation’s Yoona (윤아)
- Net worth: US$25 million (~RM104 million)
- Other than her commitment to her multiplatinum girl group, SNSD, Yoona is also a successful actress and has acted in several hit films such as “Exit” and “Miracles: Letters to the President” and also in TV series like “You Are My Destiny”, “Love Rain” and “The K2”.
- She is set to star in the upcoming drama “Big Mouth” in 2022, alongside Lee Jong Suk.
5. Former miss A’s Bae Suzy (배수지)
- Net worth: US$25 million (~RM104 million)
- Reportedly earns up to US$16,700 per episode for her appearance in K-dramas.
- In addition to her starring roles in numerous hit TV series, she has also became the go-to face for many high-end labels including Reebok, Swarovski and also The Face Shop.
4. BoA (보아)
- Net worth: Around US$25 million (~RM104 million)
- Having been in the industry for more than two decades, the legendary songstress has released dozens of studio albums in many different languages such as Korean, Japanese and also in English.
- She currently serves as one of the resident judges on the Mnet competition show “Street Woman Fighter”.
3. Former 2NE1’s Sandara Park (박산다라)
- Net worth: Around US$30 million (~RM125 million)
- Being one of the most sought-after faces in South Korea as well as in the Philippines, Dara has successfully landed several major advertisement deals with both luxury and daily needs brands namely Clio, Etude House, Nikon as well as Head & Shoulders.
- Dara also lets out her audacious and free-spirited side (outside of her star-studded idol life) in her YouTube channel “Dara TV”, which has amassed around 1.31 million subscribers.
2. Lee Hyori (이효리)
- Net worth: US$30 – 40 million (~RM125 – 167 million)
- Another legendary name included in the list, Hyori had managed to snag highly coveted deals with Samsung, in addition to numerous soju (Korean alcoholic drink) brands, such as Lotte Liquor.
- Her jaw-dropping net worth only grew after she came up with her own Netflix series titled “Hyori’s Bed and Breakfast”, which went on to draw massive success.
1. IU (아이유)
- Net worth: US$31 – 45 million (~RM129 – 188 million)
- The singer has written over 50 songs not only for her own albums, but also for many other artists, in addition to several dramas and films, which gives her a good edge in royalties.
- Apart from her long-lasting music career, IU also stars in mainstream K-dramas like “My Mister”, “Hotel del Luna” and “Scarlet Heart Ryeo, which helps adding in to her annual income.
Did your favourite K-pop starlets manage to make it to the list?
Sources: The Guru via Kpop Starz, Koreaboo.
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