Korean Waves have struck many countries and regions, and no wonder Kpop grows incredibly fast. There are lots of Kpop groups and idols that debut every year. Though, not all of them can earn as many as these 9 richest Kpop groups.
9. GOT7
As a result of their massive touring, GOT7 successfully build an international fanbase. They gain lots of fans worldwide, as well as increasing their album sales and endorsement.
8. Red velvet
There is a significant number of album sales, but these girls’ endorsement deals are also exceptionally high. Moreover, Red Velvet is one of the few Kpop girl groups who consistently sell well domestically.
7. MAMAMOO
With the high digital and physical sales, these girls are bringing in the big bucks. Not only that, look at their individual projects and endorsements!
6. SEVENTEEN
SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) ‘HOME;RUN’ Official MV
— 세븐틴(SEVENTEEN) (@pledis_17) October 19, 2020
▶ https://t.co/N5mbV3q59z#SEVENTEEN #세븐틴#Semicolon #세미콜론#HOME_RUN#세븐틴의_청춘_홈런_또_홈런 pic.twitter.com/A1cb57N8tV
Focusing on the Japanese market makes them succeed not only in Japan. Thanks to the tours and endorsements, now the boys are double-million sellers.
5. EXO
The music of EXO is unquestionable. The combination of Korean and Chinese markets gives them an upper-hand too. Though they rarely perform as a group due to military service, EXO members’ solo debuts are as successful as the group’s.
4. TVXQ
The legend is here! Although they become a duo now, their charms make them conquer the second biggest music industry. TVXQ is still the most popular Kpop group in Japan.
3. BLACKPINK
#BLACKPINK ‘Ice Cream (with @SelenaGomez)’ M/V HITS 400 MILLION VIEWS @Youtube
— YG FAMILY (@ygent_official) November 16, 2020
BLINKs worldwide, thank you so much!
‘Ice Cream’ M/V
🎬https://t.co/XtR1bZqWgq#블랙핑크 #SelenaGomez #셀레나고메즈 #IceCream #MV #400MILLION #YOUTUBE #YG pic.twitter.com/XezRqCDrQT
The girls of YG is rising higher and higher. They top several music charts as a group, as well as individual. Their album sales also surpass 1 million sales.
2. TWICE
Called as the queens of Kpop from tours to endorsements to sales. The girls break the myth that Kpop boy groups do better than the girls.
1. BTS
It is not surprising to see these boys take the top spot of the richest Kpop groups. BTS excels in every area from breaking records, topping music charts, selling albums, endorsement deals, and even locking down artists collabs. Oh, and they have stock in Big Hit Entertainment too!
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