Dara Is 3rd Richest K-pop Female Singer? Idol Addresses Claim About Her Earnings
Is it true that former 2NE1 Dara is the third richest K-pop female singer? In a broadcast, the idol turned entertainer revealed the truth about her earnings and net worth.
Dara Confesses 'Truth' About The Rumor She's 3rd Richest K-pop Female Singer
On October 4, KBS 2TV's entertainment program "Problem Child in House" released a preview of the guests who will appear on its next broadcast set to air on the 5th.
In the teaser, Sandara Park and Park So Hyun who are recently causing an eating craze for small-eaters with their show, "Unnies With Appetite," drew attention with their lively appearance discussing various themes.
Among the topics that they mentioned, Sandara Park, a former 2NE1 member captured the interest of viewers as she finally addressed the article that ranks the "Richest K-pop Female Singers 2022."
The rankings particularly spread through various Korean and foreign media outlets, which were originally published by a Hong Kong news site SCMP. Based on the list, Dara ranks third after IU and Lee Hyori, and the top 5 were completed by BoA and Bae Suzy.
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In the article, it was said that the cumulative earnings of Dara are 35.1 billion won (about 28 million USD). At the same time, it was revealed by other outlets that her net worth or total wealth ranges from 30-35 million USD).
In response to this, Dara revealed the truth about this report and said:
"The article said I have 30 billion won. I received a lot of congratulatory calls from people around me, but I was upset because, in reality, I don't have 30 billion won."
But Dara clarified:
"If I think about it, I would have earned about 30 billion won. If I hadn't gone shopping, I would have been able to purchase real estate," pointing out where her 30 billion won would have come if she did the latter.
As the preview went on, Dara gave a sneak peek at her shopaholic attribute, especially when it comes to shoes. In fact, the female idol has more than 1,000 pairs of sneakers, proving her status as an enthusiastic "sneakers collector."
"The most expensive shoes that I have cost about 20 million won ($14k). I wear them sometimes, but I don't want them to get dirty, so I wear them at home."
Dara Gives Tips On How To Avoid Being Photographed By Paparazzi During Dating
On the other hand, when Sandara Park was mentioned as an expert on "non-face-to-face relationships."
Dara confessed:
"Even before the COVID-19 crisis, I had a non-face-to-face relationship because I had to strictly follow the dating ban (in YG).
But since I heard that no one cared about me, I had a face-to-face relationship, but no one believed me."
When Jung Hyungdon wondered and asked:
"Have you ever been photographed while dating?"
Dara hilariously gave an unexpected tip to avoid dating rumor by responding:
"We always break up before the picture was taken."
The scene of Dara talking about her total earnings and dating life can be found on KBS 2TV's "Child Problem in House" at 8:30 p.m. KST on October 5.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
