It’s not easy to make it big in K-pop, but a number of musicians and singers from popular South Korean girl groups have gone beyond and above to achieve dazzling success in the competitive industry. These cuties are multitalented who have accumulated a net worth in the millions.
IU is one of the most renowned female K-pop stars in Korea and according to several media reports including Korea Portal and Seoul Space, she is also among the richest in 2021. Apart from her music career, she also does multiple advertisements for top brands like Guess, Sony Korea, and Samsung. This cutie also stars in mainstream K-drama. A consistent chart-topper, IU has been acknowledged as the ‘nation’s little sister’ by Billboard and TV Report Korea.
Lee Hyori is also one of the highest-paid female singers in the K-pop industry. Her good looks have also landed her in advertisements and advocacy deals with various brands like Samsung.
Lisa, the lead rapper, main dancer, and vocalist of the group Blackpink, has over 40 million followers on Instagram thereby making her the most followed Kpop idol. She is also a global ambassador for top brands like Celine. A superstar that shines brighter than the sun, Lisa has managed to become an international idol.
Actress Kim Tae-hee, who is regarded as one of South Korea’s most beautiful women, grabs the title of “nation’s um-chin-ddal”, or the “nation’s mother’s friend’s daughter”. She seems to have it all: talent, beauty, and brains. Since she has become a household name, she has also been considered as the Korean “standard of beauty”.
