A decade ago, BTS were rookies who weren’t taken seriously simply because they debuted under an unknown company that was burdened with mαѕѕive debt and on the brink of bankruptcy. Who could have imagined that Big Hit at that time would one day rise to become HYBE — the No.1 K-pop empire today — and that the seven BTS members would become the top of the top among celebrities.
BTS are no longer just the leading K-pop idol group; they have evolved into a global brand — the pop icon of the 21st century. Their overwhelming success transformed the members from trainees who struggled to afford proper meals into multimillionaires in their early thirties.
All BTS members have acquired luxurious multi-billion-won apartments. Notably, buying property is nothing unusual in the entertainment industry, but what truly draws attention is the “legendary” way these stars purchase real estate — repeatedly paying for multi-billion-won homes in a single full-cash transaction without taking out any loans.
This has made fans extremely curious about the net worth each superstar now owns. Naturally, the predicted figures are numbers that ordinary people can hardly imagine. But even with that expectation in mind, Seoul South кσяєα’s latest announcement still left everyone stunned. Indeed, BTS are truly “Young & Rich"!
Specifically, in a post titled “BTS continue to shape global music and pop culture, and new estimates for 2025 reveal how much each member has earned,” published on the Seoul South кσяєα Instagram account, they presented estimated net-worth figures for each BTS member in 2025, compiled from several industry reports.
Accordingly, V is named the wealthiest member of the group, reportedly holding a net worth of 40 million USD. His нιт solo album Layover, high-end brand partnerships, and other financial ventures make him the top earner.
Notably, in September this year, V surprised the public when reports revealed he had purchased a luxury apartment in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for about $10.2 million USD — famous for being the most expensive apartment district in South кσяєα for many consecutive years. According to the real-estate registration, V bought the unit with a usable floor area of 273.96㎡, including 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Golden Maknae Jungkook follows in second place with approximately 35 million USD, boosted by his global Calvin Klein deal and strong album sales. j-hope and SUGA are reported in third and fourth places, each with an estimated net worth of around 30 million USD.
In fifth place is RM — holding about 22 million USD — supported by his extensive songwriting royalties and his role as a Bottega Veneta ambαѕѕador. Finally, Jin and Jimin share the sixth and seventh positions, each possessing around 20 million USD earned from endorsements, real-estate investments, and solo ventures.
When the list was released, netizens were overwhelmed by the tens of millions of dollars in net worth amαѕѕed by the BTS superstars. They remarked that the group’s reunion in full formation next year — soмєтнing the whole world is anticipating — will surely boost their net worth even further. On the other hand, they also agreed that such wealth is a well-deserved result of the years of hard work the stars have put in.
Under Seoul South кσяєα’s post, fans left numerous comments:
- REMINDER BTS' net worth as a group is estimated 3.6B$ and that's 10 times of any K-pop act and bigger than even big 3 labels of SK. Our boys are kings
- I know they're super rich among idols, but I still can’t imagine just how much 40 million USD really is. OMG
- BTS used to share meals with each other, and now they can buy several luxury apartments in a single all-cash purchase — that’s truly extraordinary.
- With the group’s successful comeback next year combined with their individual activities, this number will only go even higher. Congratulations to BTS!
- I knew BTS were wealthy, but these numbers are absolutely mind-blowing. They really worked their way to the top!
- From struggling trainees to multimillionaires—what an unbelievable journey. So proud of them!
- V being the richest member w 40 million dollars surprises me a bit but yes, it’s so insane!
- Their success feels like a real-life fairy tale. Every member deserves every bit of it!
- With all seven returning soon, their impact is going to skyrocket again. The world isn’t ready!
- These figures are wild, but honestly… totally earned. Congrats BTS, the kings just keep winning!
- If they’re already this rich before the full-group comeback, imagine how much higher these numbers will be next year!
