All the BTS members have started their military training and the topic of their salary has garnered a lot of attention
Social media is buzzing with the curiosity of the Army regarding the salary of their favorite BTS members. A lot of speculation is going on about which BTS members receive the highest salary and pay structure there. If you are also following BTS and are curious about their salary, you have come to the right place. Here is all you need to know about the salary of all the BTS members and other details.
BTS military enlistment salary and how much are all the members being paid for their service
The members of BTS are registered and are doing their military training now. Even though they are unable to actively earn money from their primary duties as soldiers, the government also pays them a regular stipend. According to a budget increase that is suggested all BTS members will receive a 25% salary increase in the military in 2024.
However, the BTS members keep earning passive income during their training in the military. While they are serving, their earnings from record sales, royalties, song streaming, and advertising are also adding to their financial status.
1) Jin
Last year in December, the oldest member of the group Jin started his required military duty. It also makes him the first of the other members to follow suit. As he underwent more severe training, he was finally advanced to sergeant. According to sources from Korean media outlets, a sergeant receives a monthly salary of 1 million Korean Won in the military. So, BTS member Jin receives the highest salary which is around 775 US dollars.
2.) J-Hope
On April 18, J Hope became the second member to join the military. He was given a higher-level classification and is currently serving as a corporal as a result of his continuing training. It appears that a corporal receives a salary of 800,000 Korean Wons. Therefore, the monthly salary of J Hope is 800,000 Korean Wons (about 620 US dollars) every month.
3) Suga
Suga is training at a community center in Seoul now. He had ended an extremely successful solo concert tour in August and joined as a third member in September this year. He supposedly receives a monthly salary of 680,000 Korean Won (about 527 US dollars) for his work.
4.) RM, V, Jimin and Jungkook
Last month, RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook, confirmed their collective enrollment in the military. All four members are completing their five-week training, so their noted salaries are 600,000 Korean Wons. The captain and Kim Taehyung started their five-week training program on December 11.
According to sources, V would probably join the Special Duty Team upon completing his training. It is expected that his remuneration might increase more quickly than that of other BTS members. The monthly salary of V, RM, and Jimin is about 462 US dollars.