10 Richest Female Kpop Idols in 2022

Discover the top 10 richest female K-pop idols in 2022, from iconic solo artists to members of globally acclaimed girl groups. Learn about their net worth, income sources, endorsements, and successful solo careers in the world of K-pop. These wealthy K-pop queens have taken the music industry by storm.

Nov 6, 2023 - 14:30
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10 Richest Female Kpop Idols in 2022

Do you want to know who are the richest female K-pop idols in 2022? If yes, follow this list of the top 10 richest female Kpop idols.

The reason behind the huge prevalence of female K-pop groups around the world is their fascinating and beautiful female Korean pop music artists. Female Kpop idols have huge fan followings around the world. Being a fan, you’ll also be curious to know who is the richest female Kpop idol in 2022. Roll out the list below and know the answer.

Top 10 Richest Female Kpop Idols In 2022

10. Boa Kwon

The K-pop queen and hit model debuted in 2000 and is going still strong. As a singer, model, dancer, and actress she has made a wealth of around $10 million. That’s the reason, she is one of the richest female Kpop idols in 2022.

Kwon has a huge fanbase, especially in Japan. She has been a cultural ambassador from her show Produce 101 Season2. Her earnings are attributed to commercial advertisements, television roles, and of course incredible music.

Her accidental entry into Pop world is worth mentioning. Merely at 11, she got signed for a contract on whose audition she never went. Today, she is a globally recognized Korean artist. She established her stardom in Korean music by her first album, ID: Peace B, And jumping into the world.

She massively ruled Japanese music space from her first single, Listen to my heart. Her evolving pop style and maturity expanded her fanbase over the years. She has entered the US pop music world too.

9. Jennie

One of the successful and popular K-pop idols, Jennie is the main rapper of the Blackpink KPop band. Her full name is Jennie Kim. She holds 9th place as the richest female Kpop idol with a net worth of around US$10-12 million.

Jennie has endorsed various brands in South Korea, Thailand, and China which adds to her income. She has countersigned solo deals with prestigious brands as Adidas Originals, Calvin Klein, Moonshot, D&G Downy, Zhenguoli, mobile games (Ragnarok M: Eternal Love and Brawl Stars), and Samsung. She is also the brand ambassador for Chanel and Hera brands. Gentle Monster, luxury eyewear has made collaborations with the pop diva.

Her additional income is from her Youtube Channel, Lillifilm Official, and other social media portals.

8. Jessica Jung

Jessica Jung is an acclaimed Korean-American singer, songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur. She is famous for her musical talent, stage skills, and personal achievements. Another wealthiest K-pop idol with a worth of $10-15 million, all because of her hard work and well-planned moves.

Jessica built her fashion empire under the brand Blanc and Eclare. She has been a former member of the Girl’s Generation group. After quitting she focussed on her solo music albums as Wonderland, My Decade, and With Love J. She gave much time to her apparel brand. She created a stylish collection for it.

Her simultaneous income from her youtube channel (Jessica Land) has about 380,0000 subscribers. She has her novel, Shine released which came out as best-selling. Her Instagram followers reach 9.2 million. She is also starred in richly invested theatre production, Legally Blonde. She owns a restaurant called ‘Clareau’ in Seoul.

7. Taeyeon

The multitalented KPop sensation, Taeyeon has carved her place with great determination. She is also among the top 10 richest female K-pop idols with a net worth of about $20 million in 2022. Her presence in the unit TaeTiSeo fetched her huge money.

This South Korean singer debuted in 2007 from the group Girls’ Generation. Her soulful voice and deep emotive delivery made her a Kpop sensation. She heads a successful nation’s girls group and performs as a solo artist too. Often, she is called Beyonce of Girl’s Generation.

Her singles Into the New World and Kissing You are all-time listen-to pops. Her singles I and Rain grabbed Korea’s number one position. She is an eminent South Korean celebrity. She has been a brand ambassador for restorative brands the Nature Republic and Banila.

6. Lisa

Lalisa Manobal aka Lisa is a popular Thai origin Korean rapper, singer, and dancer. Her fortune of US$20-25 million makes her 6th most richest Kpop idols in 2022.

Lisa is a member of the diverse girl group Blackpink and debuted with the solo single album Lalisa in 2021. She is the main dancer and richest member of the group. The 24-year old is an impeccable artist that has 500 million followers on Instagram.

French company Celone and Italian brand Bvlgari has made Lisa their global brand ambassador. She spends on luxury handbags and dining with her bandmates. Her popular dance moves and rap skills not only established her career also elevated her wealth. She is engaged with brand restorative Moonshot in China, Thailand, and South Korea as a brand ambassador. 

5. Yoona

Yoona is the former member of the famed Girl’s group: the second generation. She was ranked as the most earning member of the group. In 2022, she has acquired a wealth of US$25-30 million making her reach the seventh position among rich female KPop idols in 2022.

Yoona is a rapper, dancer, actor, entrepreneur, and whatnot. She owns a fashion brand named Blanc &Eclare. Korean Pop was introduced to the world by Girl’s group only. Her inclusion in the group would cause her high fee appearances.

Yoona has earned well by appearing in advertisements of cosmetics, wearables, beds, departmental stores, jewelry, and many such products. Apart from the combined band’s royalty, her solo career too fetched her huge money.

Her highly rated dramas are K2, The King in Love, You Are My Destiny, Hush (Chinese drama), God of War, Exit, and The Miracle.

4. Lee Hyori

Nation’s fairy, veteran Lee Hyori is a singer, activist, designer, model, actress, host, and producer. She started her career with the South Korean pop girl group Fin.K.L. Currently, she is associated with Kpop groups SSAK3 and Refund Sisters. She has a net worth of $30 million as of 2022 that makes her one of the richest female K-pop idols.

Her glowing skin, exotic face, magnate voice, style, and electrifying performance define her. Her debut single Blue Rain and To My Boyfriend took the Fin. K.L group to heights.

She got Daesand awards for her solo single Stylish and 10 minutes. She pulled seven Daesand awards in her career. Korean media called 2003 The Year of Hyori/ Hyori Syndrome.

Her association with Korean cosmetics for a commercial with Jessica Alba was highly paid. She was a generously compensated celebrity who endorsed the soju brand, Chum Churum brands.

3. Bae Suzy

With $30-35 million, Bae Suzy comes in 3rd place for the richest female Kpop idols in 2022. She is a full talent package of being a Kpop singer, artist, actress, and model. Her stardom also owes her charming personality, timeless beauty, and of course the talent in her.

Advertisement, endorsement, and royalties are the major sources of her income. Her inclusion in the brand endorsement is considered a Midas touch. She owes a high-profit building in Seoul’s most expensive area, Gangnam. The property surged high in value and she grabs huge money via rentals. Her wealthy status and humble background persuaded her to help those less privileged than her.

She has endorsed skincare products, tech gadgets, theme parks, food, and much more. She endorsed internationally acclaimed brands as Guess Jeans, Reebok, Swarovski, Kerasys, The Face Shop, and Lancome.

2. Dara

Sandara Park aka Dara is a singer, actress, and television presenter of South Korean origin. She is an international icon of the K-pop music industry. She comes in 2nd place as the richest K-pop female singer with a net worth of $35 million from various income sources.

Dara is a fashion icon to youth and is one of the few celebrities who took the Korean movie industry to a global platform. Her presence and popularity graph in the Philippines film industry says it all.

She debuted in the entertainment world in 2004 as an actress from the movie “Bcuz of U”. Many top brands have roped her for endorsement as Samsung, Nikon, Mitsubishi, Cleo moonshot, and Etude. She is being listed as Filipino ambassador for Kendell Jenner Line of clothing

By 2007, despite a cemented career in the Philippines she turned to her roots and tried her luck. Back home after some starts, she collaborated with Korean singers named Bom, CL, and Minzy to create a 2NE1 musical group. By 2019, her chartbuster numbers dominated the industry. The group disbanded but her solo career kept on booming.

1. IU

Lee Ji-eun aka IU is the highest-earning and richest female Kpop idol in 2022. Her solo singing and acting career make her net worth of $40 million. She is a singer, lyricist, composer, and producer too.

Her huge success of the ‘Good Day’ in 2010 was the determining point of her career. She continued to work and raised her participation level. This eventually fetched him more royalty and her asset kept high rising. Advertisements and music projects bring her money like Samsung, Sony Korea, Sk Telcom, and many more.

She is famed for not accepting gifts from the fans. She is an avid social worker who is giving scholarships to her alumna students.

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