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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Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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