Apart from showcasing their talents on stage, these K-pop singers also have a side hustle, ranging from cafes to fashion labels, check out these businesses set up by some of South Korea’s most popular vocalists
Being a singer in the multi-million K-pop industry already makes bank. From concert tours and endorsement deals to fan gifts and commercial films, these K-pop singers are more than comfortable earning their worth thanks to their career of choice.
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However, over the years, these South Korean acts have proven that starting their own businesses can be a perceptive way of expanding their wealth—with some of them doing so remarkably. Below, take a look at 10 K-pop singers who have shown off their enterprising side.
Big Bang’s G-Dragon: Peaceminusone
A household name in K-pop, multi-hyphenated star G-Dragon is the leader of veteran South Korean boy band Big Bang. A fashion icon in his own right, he is often photographed in daring, extravagant clothing items, becoming a style influencer in the process. Many K-pop stars from succeeding generations list him as their style inspiration, backing the star’s affinity for fashion.
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With his stylist Gee Eun, he has since set up the fashion label Peaceminusone. The label has since collaborated with various labels and fashion houses, most notably Nike, Colette, and Giuseppe Zanotti.