HOW MUCH KOREAN CELEBRITIES EARN TO BE VLOGGER OR YOUTUBERS

Celebrities are beginning to turn to YouTube or become a video jockey (VJ) on Afreeca TV to make money. Below probably the reason why many Korean celebrities turn into one. Do you know how much they earn?

Viral product marketing techniques are often used in a v-log format where viewers can see their favorite celebrities use and promote the products in a natural manner, leading to better responses than if a celebrity just posted a promoted ad on Instagram. One advertising official stated that a celebrity can be paid to 10 to a whopping 80 million KRW (8 to 64 thousand USD) for uploading a video of them using products such as perfume and makeup products naturally at home. YouTubers who visit the store and use the products in person or try on clothes or shoes from the brand can earn up to 50 million to 100 million KRW (40 thousand to 81 thousand USD).

G.O, formerly of MBLAQ, just made his unprecedented debut as a Video jockey (VJ). According to reports, advertisement representatives have noted that Youtubers can receive around 10 million KRW ($8,100) for briefly promoting a product. G.O decision to become a BJ and rejected Offers From 4 Entertainment Agencies To Become A BJ Instead caught many by surprise, but G.O explained why during his first broadcast on Afreeca TV. A portion of the income of broadcast jockeys on Afreeca TV, one of the most popular live broadcasting services in Korea, has been revealed and has been shocking netizens. You can got money by getting a star balloon from viewers. Each “star balloon” is apparently worth about 110 won (~$.10 USD) of which 60-80 won (~$.05~$.07 USD) goes to the BJs.

According to the released data chart, former actress Kang Eun Bi took 7th place, Crayon Pop’s Ellin 12th place, and MBLAQ’s G.O 17th place. According to the released data chart, former actress Kang Eun Bi took 7th place, Crayon Pop’s Ellin 12th place, and MBLAQ’s G.O 17th place.

Back to youtube income, compared to regular social media influencers, celebrities' product recommendations hold more weight and are often marketed based on which star used those products, making celebrity Youtube channels the perfect place for companies to promote their brand, leading to an increase in sales.

Many celebrities are becoming more interested in opening YouTube accounts with their agencies due to the potential income stream. In cases where the label is not involved with producing a video, all the profits go directly to the celebrity. However, there is also an increasing number of cases in which celebrities have been involved in controversies, leading to an atmosphere where agencies would not recommend opening personal Youtube channels