The success of BTS is not only measured by the reproductions of their music on streaming platforms, or their unstoppable fandom on social networks. The South Korean boyband generates great economic gains. Here we tell you the details about BTS’s wealthy fortune.
Boyband BTS is valued at over $ 3.6 billion. Likewise, Big Hit Entertainment, the talent agency representing Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Rap Monster, Jimin, V, and Jungkook, earned about $ 77.5 million in 2020.
The fame of the seven members has not stopped since they began to market other products such as clothing, cosmetics, food and among others, according to a study by the Hyundai Research Institute.
In this context, the BTS fandom has favored the South Korean economy, as the Asian country receives one billion dollars annually in exports of products associated with the boyband.
How much do BTS members earn?
The BTS members are not doing badly at all. De facto, their success has allowed them to indulge in certain luxuries. For example, Jin, the oldest of the seven members, bought an apartment in Hannam the Hill for $ 1.7 million; in 2016 J-Hope also acquired a property valued at $ 1.6 million; Jungkook paid $ 1.74 million for his house; But the most expensive apartment was bought by Suga for $ 3 million.
The royalty rights (of more than 130 songs), coupled with artistic performance have allowed Rap Monster (RM) to earn a net 12 million dollars. However, the BTS members who earn the most money are J-Hope (27 years old) and Suga (28 years old) whose net income of 15 million for each.