We have seen the rise of all things Korean over the last couple of years. From food, fashion, skin care as well as in the field of entertainment. As much as we love our western music and the OG hollywood content, we also love seeing good quality content from other parts of the globe. Korean Pop or ‘Kpop’ as many would fondly call it has become one of the largest in the show business scene. In fact, it is almost no surprise that the richest Kpop idols are considered to be just as prominent as their western counterparts.
Kpop Idols are known for their flamboyant looks – distinct and occasionally electric colored hair, avant garde outfits and musicality that is nothing like you have ever seen before. You may have heard of other asian icons in the past like Vaness Wu or Clover Z but believe is us when we say that these korean superstars are worth the recognition too.
With that, here are the Top 10 Richest Kpop Idols you probably have not even heard about. Enjoy!
#10 Taeyung
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To be fair, Taeyung is one of those Kpop Idols who has established a solid following even in countries such as the US. In fact, at one point, his track “Wedding Dress” was among the most played heartbreak anthems. As a member of the group BigBang and a couple of very successful solo albums, it almost comes as no surprise that he has earned at least 10 million dollars throughout his career.
Rightfully so, Taeyung has several back-to-back hits both as part of BigBang and as a solo artist.
#9 Suzy
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Dubbed as Korea’s fist love, Suzy (also referred to as Bae Suzy!) first had her claim to fame when she became part of JYP Entertainment’s girl group, Miss A. However, she has already made a big transition and is now a household name – being one of Korea’s biggest and most sought after brand ambassadors. What she has earned in her music career has yet to be specified however, reports suggest that she has earned at least 10 billion won or roughly 8.8 million US dollars from endorsements alone. Woah!
#8 Yoona
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Next up on this list is another girl group member. Yoona is a member of Girls’ Generation, one of the biggest ever Kpop groups to rise to fame in the last decade. Aside from the astounding success of Girls’ Generation, she has also made a sizable amount of fortune from her acting career both in South Korea and China. Estimatedly, she has a net worth of about 11 million US dollars.
#7 BoA
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Imagine being one of the biggest pop stars in Japan and South Korea simultaneously. Pretty crazy, right? That is exactly the life BoA has been living for the last 17 years of her successful career. Through it all, she has remained at the top of her game.
So much so that she was able to turn her musical success into several roles in TV drama. On top of that, judging on K-Pop Star and Produce 101 has allowed her to earn at least 14 million US dollars.
#6 IU
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You may have seen her already on the hit series Hotel Del Luna and a couple of other Korean news articles or hot lists. IU is arguably the most popular singer in her country and it has been that way since he first debuted when she was 15. She is dubbed as the “nation’s little sister” and has become, to say the least, one of the biggest stars.
In totality, her musical success, popular dramas and prestigious brand deals has earned her an estimated amount of 15 million US dollars.
#5 Dara
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Known to many of her Filipino fans as “Sandara Park”, Dara has already made a name for herself as a successful singer and actress in the Philippines before moving back to Korea. In fact, when she did, her career improved all the more. She is one of the members of 2NE1, another girl group that has also become increasingly popular in the last 10 years.
With a wide portfolio of both dramatic roles and brand endorsements, Dara’s net worth is at a whopping 16 million US dollars.
#4 Rain
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When you think of KDrama or Kpop, must OG fans would always have Rain as top of mind – and for good reason. Prior to moving his career entirely in Hollywood, Rain was already experiencing massive success and became the first Kpop star to successfully transition. He hs always been. Not much needs to be said about this man. Because he is such a hit not only in Korea but in Asia as a whole and the US – his continuously increasing popularity has gained him at least 20 million US dollars worth of fortune.
#3 G Dragon
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As a cultural icon in his own right, G Dragon is not only a member of the Big Bang, he is also a world fashion extraordinaire and a thriving entrepreneur as he heads his own business, PeaceMinusOne. As a solo artist, he also has several notable achievements under his belts.
Clearly, his undeniable influence has translated into a massive fortune as he is believed to have at least 21 Million US Dollars under his name.
#2 Si Won
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As one of the most prominent member of the most recognizable KPop groups, Super Junior,
Si Won has also become a household name throughout Asia and Korea. Currently, he is a high profile actor, singer and a model for some of the world’s biggest brands. His 15 year-long successful career has amassed him at least 35 million US dollars and by the looks of it, there seems to be no stopping anytime soon.
#1 PSY
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Surprise! But not really. Even before this YG Entertainment’s Music Video of Oppa Gangnam style became viral globally, he was already successful. Hence, you can only imagine how that specific life event propelled his career to even greater heights. As a whole, he has at least 45 million US Dollars under his name.
Aside from these individuals, the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 2020 list was also released.and it consists of the highest paid korean actor 2020 and some of the richest women in Korea. Some of the names in the list include BTS, BlackPink, Bong Joon-Ho and Twice. The Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 2020 is a list published on an annual basis to commemorate the most powerful celebrities in the country.
Now that you have gotten an idea as to who they are, it’s time to get your KPop fix!