Korean Media Outlet Reveals Wealthy Third-Gen K-pop Groups and Idols With Staggering Real Estate Holdings

Among idol singers who debuted around 2010, those who gained support from global fandom are currently enjoying astonishing wealth and fame. Take a look at K-pop artists including EXO, BTS, and more who owned some of the most expensive real estate holdings!

On July 5, Korean media outlet, Woman Dong-A released an article that highlighted third-generation K-pop groups and idols with jaw-dropping real estate holdings. Among K-pop groups, BTS and EXO are the most well-off, with members that are real estate owners from the most luxurious neighborhoods.

IU was also listed, who surprised the media after it was reported that she paid a billion won-worth of building in cash.

IU Bought a 13-Billion Won Luxury Villa in Cheongdam-dong, Surprising Fans By Paying in Cash

Korean Media Outlet Reveals Wealthy Third-Gen K-pop Groups and Idols With Staggering Real Estate Holdings
(Photo : IU Instagram)

The "Nation's Sweetheart" IU who debuted in 2008 just recently flexed her wealth by purchasing a luxury villa in Cheongdam-dong Gangnam-gu, Seoul worth 13 billion won.

In particular, the luxury villa is called Eterno Gangnam, which despite being still under construction is already deemed as Korea's next most expensive flat. On June 1 then, it was also reported that the female star paid the whole pre-sale price.

Aside from this, she also has a various number of properties including a 4.6 billion won land in Gyeonggi Province, a 2.2 billion won lams in Gyeonggi-do, and her current house in Yongsan-gu which has a 4 billion won market price.

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Meanwhile, the global star BTS is the wealthiest third-gen group who showed off their affluence through the prices of their current residences.

Starting with BTS RM and Jimin, the two bought super high,-end apartments where conglomerates such as Hyundai CEO, Naver Founder, and more families are residing. In June, RM and Jimin simultaneously purchased a 6.36 billion won and 5.9 billion won apartment in the popular, Nine One Hannam, respectively.

Korean Media Outlet Reveals Wealthy Third-Gen K-pop Groups and Idols With Staggering Real Estate Holdings
(Photo : BTS Instagram)

Meanwhile, Jungkook purchased a 7.63 billion won two-story detached house in Itaewon, not to mention his 1.95 billion won land in Seongsu-dong which he bought in 2019. Member V is also a real estate owner of a luxury villa in Samseong-dong Gangnam, which he purchased for 5.1 billion won in cash.

The other remaining members such as Jin purchased a penthouse in Hannam The Hill in July 2019 for 4.49 billion won and donated it to his parents in April last year. In August 2018, member Suga purchased a luxury villa in Hannam-dong for 3.4 billion won, while J-Hope sold his "Trimage" villa for 3.7 billion won.

Also Read: 10+ Affluent K-pop Stars Living in the 'Beverly Hills of Seoul' - Neighborhood of Hannam-dong

EXO Sehun and Chanyeol: Young Real Estate Holders

EXO, who is not only "Korea's Pick" but also a group that gained huge popularity in North America, Europe, China, and Asia, is also one of the wealthiest third-gen groups.

 Chanyeol was the first to become a building owner. He was often praised for being a financial-savvy at a young age. In his 20s, he already became a building owner in Mapo that cost 2.27 billion won.

Korean Media Outlet Reveals Wealthy Third-Gen K-pop Groups and Idols With Staggering Real Estate Holdings
(Photo : EXO Instagram)

In 2019, Sehun, the youngest of the group also became a real estate owner after purchasing a 3.35 billion won building in Sangdo-dong, Dongjak-gu. Prior to this, Sehun reportedly purchased a luxury villa in Gangnam, for 1.66 billion won in September 2016.

Read More: EXO Sehun, Suzy, Krystal, & More: The 14 Richest K-pop Idols with Billion Won Real Estate Market Profits

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Written by Eunice Dawson

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