This Girl Group Earned NOTHING While They Were Still Promoting (1 Viewer)

[Yoohyeon]

Source: This Girl Group Earned NOTHING While They Were Still Promoting
This Girl Group Earned NOTHING While They Were Still Promoting
This is heartbreaking.

It is common knowledge that being an idol is risky and unstable. The select few who manage to become popular can earn millions of dollars, but most groups never reach that level.

One such group is Fiestar who disbanded last year. When asked in an interview if they were ever paid, former Fiestar member Hyemi (now known as YEL) revealed in an interview,

Our income was zero won. The company’s costumes and props were always so high quality, but our results weren’t so good.

She followed this by praising the company and thinking back fondly to the experiences she gained in Fiestar.

Still, it was a very good company. They always gave us allowances. Even though we didn’t have any income, when Fiestar was promoting, I still gained priceless experiences. We weren’t excessively famous, but there are still many people who remember Fiestar. I think that repays all of the hard times we had.

Hyemi ended by saying that the members are still on good terms and are supporting one another. She hopes that they will succeed and find happiness.

 

[VillageIdiot]

If it was a small company I could understand but I don't understand how you can have one of the nation's highest earning entertainers and not promote your girl group better

 

[Yoohyeon]

If it was a small company I could understand but I don't understand how you can have one of the nation's highest earning entertainers and not promote your girl group better

Who was one of the highest earners?

 

[VillageIdiot]

Who was one of the highest earners?

IU

 

[Yoohyeon]

IU

You're right, they really don't have any excuse then.

 

[SaviorITZY]

What's with the buzzfeed titles 😭😭

 

[Evergreen]

Heartbreaking truly. They had everything to succeed.

 

[chvnle]

i wish them all the best, this is devastating

 

[yeji]

I really wish earning for Idols would be better. You would think everyone gets a ton of money, but fact is that most group never break even with their trainee debts and so they basically aren't earning anything.

 

[Yoohyeon]

I really wish earning for Idols would be better. You would think everyone gets a ton of money, but fact is that most group never break even with their trainee debts and so they basically aren't earning anything.

Me too! Something needs to be done.
I think you have to be well off to become an idol, otherwise, you really will get into debt.

 

[yeji]

Me too! Something needs to be done.
I think you have to be well off to become an idol, otherwise, you really will get into debt.

there are so many ex idols who spoke about that all. Even groups with moderate success have it hard.

 

[Yoohyeon]

there are so many ex idols who spoke about that all. Even groups with moderate success have it hard.

Yeah, it's actually a big risk if you think about it, I would like people to know what they are getting themselves into before they join.

 

[yeji]

Yeah, it's actually a big risk if you think about it, I would like people to know what they are getting themselves into before they join.

exactly. There are even Groups like Block B that sued their company for that reason, yet no real change happens. So many young idols really get themselves in a lot of pain and suffering

 

[Yoohyeon]

exactly. There are even Groups like Block B that sued their company for that reason, yet no real change happens. So many young idols really get themselves in a lot of pain and suffering

Also, you have to be careful of scandals, etc. When you sign a contract, that's your freedom gone.

 

[yeji]

Also, you have to be careful of scandals, etc. When you sign a contract, that's your freedom gone.

thats true. you gotta stay away from normal stuff like dating. even meeting your brother or sister can suddenly turn in a dating rumor

 

[Administrator2]

There's a thread like this already.

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Fiestar Member Talks About Debt - K-Pop Source — Keeping the K-Pop Forum Spirit Alive

Did you guys get paid? Our income was 0 won. Because the company's costumes and props were always so high quality, and that our results in comparison weren't so good. Still, it was still a very good company. They always gave us allowance. Even though we didn't have any income, when Fiestar was...

www.kpopsource.com

 

[Yoohyeon]

There's a thread like this already.

Stream FIESTAR

Fiestar Member Talks About Debt - K-Pop Source — Keeping the K-Pop Forum Spirit Alive

Did you guys get paid? Our income was 0 won. Because the company's costumes and props were always so high quality, and that our results in comparison weren't so good. Still, it was still a very good company. They always gave us allowance. Even though we didn't have any income, when Fiestar was...

www.kpopsource.com

I know, I had just posted it after I saw the other thread.

 

[Yoohyeon]

thats true. you gotta stay away from normal stuff like dating. even meeting your brother or sister can suddenly turn in a dating rumor

But I like it when Oppa's secretly meet with other Oppa's and Unnies secretly meet with other Unnies