Are there any kpop stars that arent Korean. According to former Crayon Pop Way artists and companies dont get paid a cent its just for the trophy. Most idols get debt from the years of training they had to the profits they get from performing and everything goes back to the company until they can pay off their debt.
Since the company had spend so much money on you once you debut you have to return all that money back.
Most of the time these idols dont have to worry about basic neccessities like rent utilities or food etc. He had a successful Kpop career during the mid-90s as a singer and songwriter but his wealth didnt fully take off until he started his own Kpop entertainment company JYP Entertainment. Kpop Entertainment companies have fan events where Kpop fans submit a receipt of their album purchase. Most of the time these idols dont have to worry about basic neccessities like rent utilities or food etc.