STAYC Shocks With How Much They Were Paid In 2023 Despite Only Two Releases

On April 3, 2024, Sports Seoul reported that High Up Entertainment garnered ₩14.3 billion KRW (about $10.6 million USD) in 2023 alone. This surpassed the previous year’s ₩10.2 billion KRW (about $7.54 million USD).

Accordingly, as their only artists, STAYC’s salary increased as well. They were paid a total of ₩1.12 billion KRW (about $830,000 USD) as a group from 2023’s January to December. Splitting the sum amongst the members, each member would have earned ₩187 million KRW (about $138,000 USD) in the entire year. The amount is at least five times more than what their peers are earning as fresh graduates, based on average numbers.

STAYC debuted in 2020 with the song “So Bad.” They became an instant hit, with many Koreans becoming a fan of their stable live singing. The members consist of Yoon, Sieun, Isa, Sumin, J, and, Seeun.

The group only had two Korean releases in 2023, making waves with “Bubble” and “Teddy Bear.” You can watch “Bubble” below.