JYP - $169 Million - You’re The One

With a net worth of $200 million, Jin Young Park, better known as JYP, made it to the top of this list. JYP was known for his hearth-thumping music and extravagant style in the nineties when he was the top K-Pop idol, but his rise to success did not cease there.

His fame is not limited to him being a performer. His entrepreneurial drive got him to set up an entertainment company by the name JYP Entertainment, which helped skyrocket his wealth. His stock holdings in JYP Entertainment are worth an astounding $169 million!

 

Kim Jaejoong - $80 Million - Love You More

A widely loved K-pop star, Kim Jaejoong has proved his talent as a songwriter and an actor. We know him from his amazing songs and his roles in popular K-Dramas such as Protect the Boss, Manhole, Triangle and Dr. Jin.

Kim expanded into the coffee business with cafes in high-end neighborhoods in South Korea and Japan as his career advanced. He recently proved his mettle as a designer and launched his designer brand. Due to his multiple sources of income, Jaejoong has brought his net worth to $80 million.

 

PSY - $60 Million - Gangnam Style

Park-Jae-sang, or PSY as the world likes to call him, is a Koren singer, songwriter, and record producer. His single Gangnam Style starts to play in our heads as soon as we hear his name. This is the song that made him a global celebrity as opposed to just a Korean one.

Although PSY had been on the scene since the early 2000s, he gained traction when YG Entertainment signed him on in 2010. In 2012 when he garnered global acclaim, the single earned him $28 million, bringing his total net worth to $60 million.

 

G-Dragon - $55 Million - Crayon

G-Dragon (given name: Kwon Ji-Yong) is a member of the famous K-pop group Big Bang. He is known for his trendsetting fashion sense and brilliance in singing, dancing, rapping, and songwriting. Kwon has over 180 songs copy-righted under his name. He released his solo album labeled Heartbreaker back in 2013 and released GD & TOP in collaboration with T.O.P.

Ji-Yong’s estimated net worth is about $55 million. Surprisingly his major source of income is the royalties he earns from his songs, his endorsements of companies such as Air B&B and Nike, and the YouTube adverts income.

 

Rain - $55 Million - Rainism

Rain is a Korean singer, dancer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. His music is known for its iconic hooks and timeless melody. The star was made for success; his very first solo album released in 2002 was a huge success. Since then, every album that he has released has gained unmatched success.

Rain has done multiple world tours and has displayed his acting prowess through his acting stints in Korean and American movies. You may recall his appearance in the Hollywood movie Ninja Assassin. Through his expansive career, Rain’s estimated net worth is $55 million.

 

Choi Siwon - $50 Million - You're The Only One

From being a member of the famous music group Super Junior to becoming the first Korean pop star to hit 3 million followers on Twitter, Choi Siwon is an undoubted world icon. The singer is as multitalented as they come, with a wide array of ventures, including modeling, songwriting, acting, and running several businesses.

Siwon has accumulated vast amounts of wealth for all his work, with his bank balance in the region of $50 million. Still, despite the deep pockets, it's projected that he might be the richest K-pop star since he's set to inherit his parent's $600 million fortune.

 

IU - $45 Million - I Give You My Heart

Widely considered among the greatest female K-pop stars of all time, IU (Lee Ji-Eun) is a force to reckon with. Having begun her showbiz career at the tender age of fifteen, the singer has since penned over fifty pieces of music for her albums, films, and other artists.

IU has earned considerable monies from her craft, but she has also added to her coffers by working on commercials for notable companies like Samsung, SK Telecom, Guess, etc. With her net worth of over $45 million, it isn't surprising that she lives in a luxurious mansion in the posh neighborhood of Caelitus.

 

Lee Hyori - $40 Million - Bad Girls

You might know Lee Hyori from the group Fin. K.L, but did you know she has had a successful solo music career? With six albums under her belt, the singer has etched her name among the all-time greats in Korean music, and at some point, she was the highest-paid singer in the country.

Music isn't Hyori's only source of income, though; she has been massively involved in advertising and acting, landing endorsement deals from Samsung as well as appearing in blockbusters like Dancing Queen. With $40 million in her bank balance, it's no wonder she can afford to live on Jeju Island.

 

Taeyang - ~$35 Million - Eyes, Nose, Lips

What would you do if you had over $35 million in your accounts? Well, acclaimed Korean singer Taeyang (Dong Young Bae) decided to live in a home worth $3.5 million while owning a high-rise building that cost him $7 million.

Widely known as the 'Korean Prince of R&B,' Taeyang has numerous hits under his belt, which, with his considerable stake YG Entertainment has enabled him to become one of the wealthiest stars in the country. Not bad for the fashion icon who rose to fame with the Big Bang music group, and as long as he keeps churning out hits, he'll keep earning big.

 

T.O.P - $35 Million - Turn It Up

Another star who shot to fame with the Big Bang group is the popular T.O.P, who made his mark in the business with his rapping skills and lyrical prowess. The artist has over 50 music credits to his name, and as such, it isn't surprising that he has thus far amassed over $35 million.

The rap star doesn't rely on wordplay only for income; T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun) is also a seasoned actor and a businessman, with appearances on I Am Sam and Nineteen, earning rave reviews for his performance. Apart from that, the songwriter endorses numerous companies and deals that significantly add to his already massive bank balance.

 

DARA - ~$30 Million - Kiss

You know you've made it in life when a camera company names one of their products after you. That's what happened in DARA's (Sandara Park) case, where Nikon produced a camera and called it Sandara Digicam. Talk about influence!

A former member of 2NE1, DARA has achieved all there is, with countless hit songs and blockbuster films in her portfolio. Once you include the lucrative endorsement contracts she's earned, the acclaimed television presenter is doing well for herself financially, with over $30 million in her coffers. The actress is also an intelligent entrepreneur, with investments in real estate, stocks, and restaurants, all of which ensure a steady trickle of income.

 

Jessica Jung - $30 Million - Fly

Jessica Jung's rise to the top is spectacular, from making her showbiz debut with the critically acclaimed girl-group Girls Generation to running a massively successful fashion brand. Currently, the songstress is worth over $30 million, earned from numerous endeavors.

Jessica's brand Blanc & Eclare is among the most popular fashion companies in South Korea and Asia and has 60 outlets worldwide. Apart from the business, the star is also an acting legend, with memorable moments in films like Wild Romance and Legally Blonde. As long as the entrepreneur keeps going, she can comfortably afford her lavish lifestyle for years to come.

 

 

Suga - $25 Million - Daechwita

Suga (Min Yoongi) made history when his album D-2 became the highest-charting Korean album on the Billboard 200 list in the US, with a number 11 debut slot. If you wonder why the name Suga sounds familiar, you could have heard it from the famous group BTS, where he is a member.

The rapper is as talented as they come, with 100 songwriting credits and production awards in his oh-so-impressive portfolio. Suga has enjoyed enviable success in the music business, amassing over $25 million worth of wealth. Nonetheless, considering that he's still in his late twenties, the lad is sure to earn more from his undeniable skill.

 

BoA - $15 Million - Listen To My Heart

Famously known as the 'Queen of K-Pop', BOA (Kwon Bo-Ah) has deservedly earned the title, having been in the industry for over two decades. Her music transcends all barriers, and she has released albums in three languages; Korean, Japanese, and English. If this isn't iconic, what is?

In her accolade-laden long career, BoA has sung, acted, composed countless productions, and it's no wonder she's considered the greatest of all time. Her career in showbiz, combined with the judging and mentorship gigs she's taken up, the star is worth in excess of $15 million.

 

Yoona(Im Yoon-ah) - $25 Million - Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway

Coming out of the Asian singing group SNSD Im Yoon-ah is one of the few celebrities who excelled in their solo career after they parted ways with their singing groups. Nevertheless, her solo music career is not the only venture that enabled her to amass her $25 million net worth.

Yoona took over the USA K-Pop market with her top-selling song Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway when it was released in 2019. Aside from her successful music career, Yoona has starred in several movies and has also taken many business moves to build her fortune to what it is now.

 

Suzy - $25 Million - Dream

2013 was one of the enormous blow-up years for Suzy as she was able to secure numerous endorsement deals ranging from cosmetics to food, electronics, and more. What gave Suzy the recognition she needed to get these deals was a prominent music career that bloomed thanks to her membership of the K-Pop group Miss A.

In 2016, Suzy took the internet by surprise with her single Dream, which is still one of the famous pieces in her career. Perhaps this song and other various hit songs of hers are the reason why she's acquired her $25 million net worth, not forgetting her numerous endorsements.

 

RM(Kim Nam-Joon) - ~$20 Million - Forever Rain

BTS is one of the influential K-Pop music groups in our era, and thanks to their leader Kim Nam-Joon the group has maintained its status for a while now. Aside from his promising music career with the group, RM has taken on several solo projects like his track Forever Rain, which most of his fans love.

His net worth is estimated between $20 and $25 million today, and perhaps he didn't make that from his career with the group alone. Kim has also completed several top-tier projects like his Fantastic Four soundtrack, which is probably why his bank account looks so satisfying.

 

Jimin(Park Jimin) - $20 Million - Filter

Apart from being a member of the hit K-Pop group BTS, Park Jimin cashes out from other various means such as his recent appearance on Hello Counselor. Some of these are the high-paying corporations he's made with some prominent brands over the years.

Jimin's song Filter is one of his tracks that ranked highly in various charts worldwide; still making waves to date, it has fixed him under the celebrity spotlight. Maybe the recognition this song continues to give him will expose him to new opportunities to help increase his $20 million net worth massively.

 

Jungkook(Jeon Jeong-Kook) - $20 Million - Euphoria

Although all members of the BTS seem to be huge influencers on social media, Jeon Jeon-Kook is quite the group's backbone. We say so because aside from being arguably the famous one among the group, he's also the main singer, dancer, and producer of most of their songs.

His music career has been through the door of success as his song Euphoria has been topping charts a lot. Still, his income isn't only from his music career but other various businesses the young star has been investing in. Some of these are his real estate in Itaewon and his appearance in many Korean TV Shows.

 

V - $20 Million - Winter Bear

Even if you are not a fan of k-pop, there’s little chance that you haven’t heard of the popular boy band BTS. With stage name V, Kim Tae Hyung is a quintessential part of the seven-member group that has conquered the world music stage. His voice is a beautiful string of intimate whispers that heals your soul.

V is also credited with writing some of the BTS songs earning him top dollars for his contribution. Besides the $8 million revenue from his agency Big Hit Entertainment, he is bound to get another $8 million as 68,000 company shares totaling his net worth at a neat $20 million.

 

Jin - $20 Million - Moon

Hailing from a wealthy family with a father who’s a CEO of a leading Korean company and a mother, a former Miss Korea, Jin, a talented singer, was born to succeed. As the dashing lead vocalist of the world-famous K-pop band BTS, he has given tons of mesmerizing performances. His solo songs are love letters to his fans, the Army, full of healing messages sung with deep emotion.

Over the years, JIn has painstakingly made a name for himself outside of his pedigree, earning a staggering $20 million. As wealthy celebs go, Jin happens to be one of the elite few in South Korea holding the prestigious Black Card.

 

Taeyeon - $18 Million - Fine

Taeyeon has an enviable vocal range that puts her right on top among the best soloists of the Korean music industry. She entered the K-pop industry as part of the popular girl group Girl’s Generation and then began her solo journey in 2015, consistently releasing chartbusters ever since.

Sporting a vibrant personality, Taeyeon became a wholesome entertainer doing many reality TV shows. Her popularity as a beauty icon saw her endorsing several k-beauty products. As an entertainer, she tops the list of rich K-pop female stars with $18 million in net worth and has earned a lot from her lucrative endorsement deals with Kakao Games Jeju Samdasoo and Hyundai.

 

Jay Park - $15 Million - All I Wanna Do

Singer-songwriter Jay Park began his journey as the leader of JYPs K-pop group 2 PM in 2008. Two years later, he decided to go solo, and what an incredible journey it has been for him and his fans. A born entertainer with an arresting stage presence, he’s also a successful entrepreneur; his record labels AOMG and H1ghr Music producing and acquiring great talent from around the world.

Handsome and charismatic, Jay Park has been associated with several prestigious brands over the years, earning him tons of cash in revenue. Endorsements deals with Levi, Nike, and KT Tech have added considerably to his estimated net worth of $15 million!

 

Baekhyun - $15 Million - Bambi

There’s no denying that Byun Baekhyun, the mood maker and pride of the legendary k-pop band EXO is supremely gifted. His powerhouse vocals have the public buzzing with enthusiasm every time he releases a song. The versatile singer is also part of the supergroup Super M that has enjoyed immense popularity overseas.

Besides his earnings from the group activities, Baekhyun’s four albums have raked in astonishing revenues, two of which - Delight and Bambi have sold more than a million copies each. Being a brand ambassador for Tir Tir, Burberry, Lifepharm and a co-director of his streetwear label Privé Alliance has contributed to his $15 million net worth.

 

Lisa Manoban - $10 Million – DDU- DU DDU-DU

A dancer, rapper, and singer, Lisa is a YG Entertainment artist and a member of the South Korean girl band Blackpink. With millions of fans following around the world, Lisa claims a net worth of $10 million.

Because of her Thai origin, Lisa commands a big influence on the Thai youth. That’s why many Thai brands as well as global brand endorsements add to her net worth. Major endorsements include the largest Thai GSM mobile phone company AIS Thailand, Samsung Galaxy S10, Adidas, Vivo, Bulgary, and D&G Downy. Lisa is also a brand ambassador for Moonshot, the South Korean Cosmetics brand, both in Thailand and China.

 

Jennie Kim - $10 Million - Solo

Jennie is also a member of Blackpink, the South Korean K-pop girl band. In addition, she’s a model, singer, and rapper. Apart from her group albums, she’s also released solo music debuting with the song titled solo. The album was released in 2018 and rose to number two in Korea.

With a $10 million net worth, Jennie is the brand ambassador for Chanel Korea. Her fashion sense also earned her the position of fashion editor for Vogue Korea. Jennie is also the feature model for the South Korean beauty brand Hera by Amore Pacific. Other endorsements include KT, Lotte, and Korean brands Gentle Monster and Chum Churum.

 

Jisoo - $10 Million – How You Like That

Jisoo is a singer, actress, and member of the South Korean girl group Blackpink who claims a net worth of $10 million. Jisoo co-wrote Lovesick Girls, the lead single for their first Korean studio album, The Album.

She’s at number three for the most-followed K-pop girl idols on Instagram in 2021. She was also one of the top ten influencers and celebrities that led the cosmetics industry for the first half of 2020. Jisoo was made brand ambassador for Dior in South Korea in 2019. Her other ventures include designing a game character sketch for KaryRider Rush+, the Korean mobile game created by Line Friends.

 

Roseann Park - $8 Million – On The Ground

Rose auditioned for and signed her contract with YG Entertainment in 2012, making her debut in Blackpink as the lead dancer and vocalist in 2016. Rose has a net worth of $8 million and is also a two Guinness World Records holder.

The beauty is the first soloist and group artist that made it to number one on the Billboard Global 200 and has the record for being the Most-Watched YouTube video k-pop soloist within 24 hours. Rose also became the first global ambassador in 59 years for Anthony Vaccarello’s Yves Saint Laurent. The star released her debut single album R in 2021.

 

Suho - $10 Million – Let's Love 

With a net worth of $10 million, Suho has multiple talents. He's a South Korean songwriter, singer, actor, and the lead vocalist for the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo. Suho released his solo debut EP, Self-Portrait, in 2020, and it became Gaon Album Chart's number one debut album, selling over 300,000 copies across South Korea.

Alongside music, Suho has also been actively working in many television dramas and movies, like MCB, Naver's The Universe's Star, Rich Man, One Way Trip, How Are U Bread, and Middle School Girl A. The star is the brand ambassador for Bvlgari and also represents the Italian brand, Bottega Veneta.