What happens to Unpopular kpop groups! #kpop #shorts

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What really happens to unsuccessful K-pop groups?
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A former K-pop idol revealed.
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On major shows like Music Bank, they're usually scheduled among the very first performances.
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But as tradition goes, after finishing their stage, they're required to stand in a hallway for hours.
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Waiting for the popular groups to wrap up, just so they can greet the PD alongside them.
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Their payment around 100,000 won, roughly $80.
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Not per member, but for the entire team.
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Since many idols go long periods without pay, unpaid dorm bills can sometimes mean no gas or electricity.
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In extreme cases, members even use the balcony as a makeshift refrigerator.
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Finally, if groups disband, idols may also face debts tied to their training and debut expenses.
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In this industry, agencies are often considered good if they choose to wave those debts.

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