Did you know?
Shaq has made more money from endorsements and business than his entire NBA salary.
Did you know?
Shaq has made more money from endorsements and business than his entire NBA salary.
This nine-member K-pop girl group has generated over $35 million collectively in just 8 years, with each member earning roughly $4 million despite splitting everything nine ways. Their 2022 world tour alone grossed $35 million, proving K-pop's global financial dominance.
Where the Money Comes From
Estimated Total
$35M
Current Net Worth
$35M
What They Kept
100%
How Much Does TWICE Make?
$3.5M
Per Year
$291,667
Per Month
$67,308
Per Week
$9,589
Per Day
$399.54
Per Hour
$6.66
Per Minute
Estimated based on net worth of $35M over career span. Actual earnings vary by year.
Why $35M is above expected
TWICE operates under JYP Entertainment's revenue-sharing model, where the company typically takes 50-70% of earnings before splitting the remainder among nine members. Despite this seemingly brutal math, each member has accumulated roughly $4 million since their 2015 debut. Their secret weapon? The Japanese market, where K-pop groups can command premium prices and TWICE has released 6 original Japanese albums.
Their touring revenue exploded post-pandemic, with their 2022 'III' world tour selling out arenas across North America and earning $35 million in gross revenue. Unlike Western pop stars who might keep 85% of tour profits, TWICE's earnings get filtered through JYP first, then split nine ways. Yet they've still outearned many solo Western artists by sheer volume and global reach.
The group's brand partnerships are particularly lucrative in Asia, where they've secured deals with major brands like Pocari Sweat, Nike, and luxury cosmetics companies. Their merchandise empire spans everything from $200 limited-edition photobooks to $50 lightsticks, with dedicated fans ('ONCE') driving consistent six-figure monthly sales. At 28-29 years old, most members are approaching K-pop retirement age, making their wealth accumulation timeline remarkably compressed.
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