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What happens to Unpopular kpop groups! #kpop #shorts

Unpopular K-pop groups face low pay, long waits, unpaid bills, and debts, revealing harsh realities behind the industry.

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Key Takeaways

  • Unpopular K-pop groups endure difficult working conditions and low pay.
  • Financial struggles are common, including unpaid bills and debts.
  • The industry has harsh traditions that impact less successful idols.
  • Supportive agencies can alleviate financial burdens by waiving debts.

What the video covers

  • Unsuccessful K-pop groups often perform first on major shows like Music Bank.
  • After their stage, they must wait hours in a hallway for popular groups to finish.
  • They greet the PD only after popular groups wrap up.
  • Payment is about 100,000 won (~$80) per entire team, not per member.
  • Many idols go long periods without pay, leading to unpaid dorm bills and utility cutoffs.
  • Some members use balconies as makeshift refrigerators due to lack of electricity.
  • If groups disband, idols may face debts from training and debut expenses.
  • Good agencies are those that waive these debts for their idols.

Answers

Questions about this video

How much are unpopular K-pop groups paid for performances?

They receive around 100,000 won (approximately $80) for the entire team, not per member.

What challenges do unpopular K-pop groups face after performing?

They must wait for hours in a hallway for popular groups to finish before greeting the PD, often with little pay and financial struggles.

What happens to idols if their group disbands?

They may face debts related to their training and debut expenses, which some agencies choose to waive.

Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown

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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.
Topics:K-popunpopular K-pop groupsK-pop industryidol strugglesK-pop debtsMusic BankK-pop paymentsK-pop agenciesK-pop idolsK-pop hardships

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