Kpop

How was BTS formed? This might be one of the more unbelievable stories regarding the formation of a Kpop group. A lot of things had to go right for BTS…

Similar to BTS, the base salary per year for BLACKPINK is estimated to be $8 million a year. Therefore, the group as a whole makes at least $32 million per year. There is no question that BLACKPINK is the biggest/hottest Kpop girl group around. They constantly break records on YouTube, Spotify, and have some of the biggest followers on Instagram. Therefore, they should be making so much more money than they are now. However, a vast majority of the money goes to YG Entertainment and it is not fully known what the split is between the members and the entertainment company. So who is the richest member of BLACKPINK? Based on our research these are the best estimates we can find. We will continue to update the article often to make sure to check back. 

HYBE has partnered with Korean cryptocurrency firm Dunamu, the operators of cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. This can only mean one thing. Expect to see BTS NFTs in 2022. The partnership allows HYBE IP-based content and products to become digital assets that fans can buy. So what exactly are NFTs? NFTs (nonfungible tokens) is a digital product that is unique and one of a kind. In addition, it can be verified through Blockchain technology so that you know there is only one in the world. 

Kpop fans all around the world are very loyal. They are so loyal they will buy almost anything online related to their favorite Kpop group or star. Even some of the most useless Kpop Merchandise is selling! South Korean Kpop merchandise sales were at an all-time high in 2021 at over $150 million. As more and more people are staying home due to COVID-19, sales of K-pop merchandise is sure to go up in 2022.

All Kpop concerts and tours have been canceled due to COVID-19. This means Kpop fans will not get to see their favorite Kpop groups live for quite some time. This includes fan "meet and greet" events. Fans can now only support their favorite groups via online or streaming channels. We are sure Kpop concerts and tours will come back and will be stronger than ever before. Once Kpop moves over to the virtual tour, millions of fans from around the world will be putting on their VR headsets to see their favorite groups perform. Times are changing and the Kpop industry will change as well.  For now, let us look back at some of the biggest Kpop tours of all time. 

Could the next big Kpop group be a virtual Kpop Girl Group called ETERN!TY? ETERN!TY is an 11-member Kpop girl group comprised of virtual avatars created using AI technology. These 11 members have been developed by the AI startup Pulse9 and they first made their debut in early 2021. This was perfect timing as many Kpop groups were not able to perform offline due to COVID. Moreover, it paved the way for the idea of virtual avatars being used for not only making AI celebrities but also influencers. ETERN!TY is the first official all virtual Kpop group and they have been getting a lot of attention online.