How Much Do BTS’s Songwriters Earn? Former Producer Reveals His Royalties

Currently, no one can deny the pervasiveness and strong influence of BTS's music to the public around the world. But to get that success, it is impossible not to mention a significant part of the contribution of music producers.

If ARMYs are familiar with some of the exclusive producers of HYBE such as Hitman Bang, Pdogg, Slow Rabbit, etc., today we come to a former BTS producer - June. He used to be the creator of BTS ḧïẗs around 2017 - 2019.

In a recent interview on an entertainment Youtube channel, the former producer of BTS had many interesting sharings around the story of cooperation with the group. Not only that, he also humorously revealed the huge amount of money he made from the songs he produced for the group.

For fans of BTS, you will probably remember the story of HYBE Labels producer Pdogg making ten times more money than the Chairman of a motor company not too long ago. Specifically, in a financial report, Pdogg received a total of 40.77 billion won including salary, bonus and profit from stock options.

It is known that this number is much larger than the income that the current Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group (̾k̾o̾r̾e̾a) receives. According to ̾k̾o̾r̾e̾a JoongAng Daily, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung earned only about 3.2 billion won at the same time. In which, Hyundai Motor paid 2 billion won and Hyundai Mobis paid 1.2 billion won.

It is undeniable that the majority of Pdogg's money is from the main production fee for BTS and works related to the group. As Pdogg is known as the main producer of the group and contributed in all BTS songs, from group songs to solo songs.
 
With BTS' ability to take the world by storm with their incredible music and unparalleled success, it's not hard to see that with it comes success and money for those who contribute to them. And this is also verified through the story of one of the former producers of BTS - June.

June recently revealed some behind-the-scenes stories of BTS's chart-topping ḧïẗs on HeyDay's Youtube channel. Thanks to that, we have some insight into the financial aspects of the producers or those who collaborate with BTS.

June is known to have contributed to many of BTS' songs, including the heartfelt b-sides "Awake" and "Lost" on the Wings album, as well as the emotional title track "Not Today” in You Never Walk Alone. He was with the group from 2017 to 2019 and as such, he offers a glimpse into the world of royalties and income generated by these big ḧïẗs.

In the interview, when receiving an interesting question: How much do songwriters earn in royalties from BTS songs?, JUNE's answer was both attractive and made everyone gasp. mouth. With a modest smile, he revealed a general estimate of his earnings without being too frank about the numbers.

He said, "I’d say I’ve earned about a price of a car".

The income from songwriting royalties can vary considerably depending on various factors, such as the popularity and commercial success of the song or the amount of contribution made between producers. While June doesn't reveal exact numbers, his use of car prices gives fans a rough estimate of potential earnings.

Considering the immense global popularity of BTS and their huge fan base, it is safe to say that royalties for their songs can be substantial. With their songs topping charts around the world and grossing billions of streams, the financial rewards for those involved in the creative process are certainly substantial.

However, it’s important to note that JUNE’s statement reflects his personal earnings and does not represent the experiences of all songwriters involved in BTS’s music production. Royalties can vary depending on individual contracts, agreements, and the extent of involvement in the songwriting process.

Nonetheless, the producer’s revelation offers fans a glimpse into the financial opportunities that come with being a part of BTS’s songwriting team. It highlights the potential for songwriters to earn a substantial income through their contributions to the group’s phenomenal success.