The investment costs for an idols debut has been gaining attention online.

Based on one media's report on 'Idols debut costs' has revealed that a year's investment for an idol group to debut is around 100 million to 150 million Korean Won, about 89,000 US Dollars to 134,000 US Dollars.

This price includes the training, housing and transportation costs.

Also, after debut, the costs for a single album, recording and music video is around 100 million to 200 million Korean Won, about 89,000 US Dollars to 179,000 US Dollars.

Internet users commented, "That is a lot of money" and "I guess it costs a lot of money even after they debut."