VICTON’s Hanse recently shared some candid insights on why idol groups might not need to appear on music shows to promote themselves and their new music.
During a Bubble conversation with his fans, Hanse explained that the return on investment for idols participating in these music programs often doesn’t justify the effort involved.
He shared, “Music shows are very nice. They’re good. But then the profitability is not so good.” He continued, “It costs 10 million KRW (~7,320 USD) to attend music shows for a week, but you get paid 50,000 KRW (~36.59 USD).”
Hanse further elaborated on the costs involved when making a comeback. “When you make a comeback, you need to look cool. So you have to build the stage set, plus include hair and makeup, styling fees, staff costs, food, snacks, and drink costs. So it’ll cost 20 million KRW (~14,634.12 USD). That’s all debt to idols.”
He also shared his respect for K-pop idols, stating, “I really respect K-pop idols… They’re the people living in a fierce world.” He revealed, “There are very few idol teams that get paid. Except for the idols who become headliners at the top festival lineup or gain recognition from the public not only their fandom, most of the teams’ contracts expire with just debt left.”
Korean netizens responded to Hanse’s candid revelations with a mix of surprise and understanding.
Comments ranged from acknowledging the dominance of large agencies due to their existing capital to expressing sadness at the harsh realities faced by idols.
As the conversation around the struggles of idols continues, stay tuned for more updates on this matter!
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