THE TRUTH ABOUT KPOP CONTRACTS | IDOL INSIDER 🔍 

The slave contract mentioned in 04:00 was brought up to light by "JYJ" (Jaejoong Yuchun & Junsu) who were former TVXQ members under sm but once they speak up for their rights & battled for it, sm blacklisted & banned them for TV promos up today (since 2009) despite them winning in the court & bringing all the entertainment industry & laws to change for a much better space for idols against their companies! They sacrificed much for these newest generations! They are true heros & should have been mentioned in here!

Back in the days...there was no contract. Trainees were just slaved lol

So the percentage the artist gets then has to be divided by the number of members? NCT are your wallets okay?!

YG and JYP contracts seem to be really correct, sm however is ripping off the artists...

SM WHAT THE HELL? Now I understand why Key from SHINee had to pay his car for THREE YEARS, like, his from one of the most iconic and famous kpop groups... Now I understand omg Poor SM Artist :(

Damn, SM, pay your idols more!!! They work hard you have to pay them!!!

Tvxq from SM had 15 years contract ! And wow the HUGE difference in artists $$$ between YG & SM omg

5:02 but why does SM give the least amount of money to their artists compared to YG and JYP? That makes me sad cuz my bias group is in SM :(

Now i know why gdragon is hella rich after he become a kpop idol, and he also compose&produce songs. YG is so generous.

yo sm what the hell. You ain't payin' my dreamies what they deserve....95 to 5 r u kiddin me??. Also no wonder dem yg artists r so rich tff

Hi Tina! Hope you make a video about Idols & Fans interaction----like what do the companies say about idols communicating/interacting with their fans? What protocols do they give to idols during fanmeetings, concerts, music shows, in using their social media accounts, or even just when they're on their private/personal time? Do you think there's a chance that some idols would date a fan? Or like are they open to dating a fan? lol too many questions i'm sorry! i'm just really curious about all these. Much love & support to you, Tina! Thank you so much for doing this series. Highly hiiiighly appreciate this!

On the outside, K-pop looks really amazing and fun... But on the inside, it's really hard!!! I respect idols hey...

The company asking *"oh why dont you trust us?"* about the money statements is annoying. I'm like duh? Of course they had to know! They should and they can! It is not trust issues, it is business! They are all in entertainment but it is still business anyway! Companies taking that personally surely lacks professionalism and transparency. To be honest it is lawful in any country to see your payment slip, the division and all. There is no exception to their industry. Geez! To all the young ones who are aspiring to be idols here: if you could read this, make yourselves familiar on money matters, seriously study accounting and finance. You would surely need it even in any jobs. You should know it, helpful in cases like these :)

damnnn SM r rich, my poor babies Red Velvet, they're working so hard, my babies 😭😭

If anyone feels turned off by the K-Pop industry for these things, either find comfort or be twice as angry knowing that American labels are about the same with most of these things - coming from someone who's dealt with it 🙃

You look like you can be the Jisoo's big sister (Jisoo from Blackpink).

despite all of this, im still very interested in becoming an idol.

Yg is better than SM like SM would mostly get 95% and give the idols 5% well yg is giving 70 % and takeing 30%

F(x) and Afterschool 👀 locked away in the dungeons

Simon cowell studying these videos before trying to form his new company

Given the contract Everyone: *gets contract reviewed by lawyer* You: *goes to mom* lol no shade, homie. I just found this really funny

i can't believe sm takes 95% wtf, honestly yg and jyp are the best companies

I can now see how some of these kids and young adults fall into these contracts. They are no different than a mortgage, minus the out clause of not being required to pay off the remaining debt once you complete the full years of the contract (if that's 100% factual, that is). But these kids and young people are signing into contracts where they do not fully realize the long term consequences, at signing. And the smaller companies who cannot afford to maintain a legitimate calculation of artists's income & spending are without a doubt skimming off the top. I guarantee it cuz that type of setup leaves the door wide open to do so. Which means these artists are working, at times, for free. Btw thank you so much for these videos.

I want to fight sm T T My favourite artists are from there. 95 to 5 is just hilarious. Company should treat them better.

The contract type that you explained around 11:30 is usually called a Noncompete Clause. And now I understand why some artists just stay stagnant for a few years, then pop up out of nowhere with a new album on a new label. I feel bad that they are wasting their talent and years waiting out contracts but like you said a lawsuit is a lot.

It makes me so sad to know that some of my favorite artists are put through hell all for the sake of being an idol. They literally manufacture talent. I truly hope artists get more artistic freedom. I know the companies need to get their money back but allowing personality to show would do wonders for I-fans. ❤ Thank you for this amazing video and I love your content.

If you start doing RU-vid and do what you love but still having sharing money with your company that you earned by yourself doing all the hard work is just 😑😑

I have no designs of being an idol, but I still find your videos interesting... I love them

love this as always girl!! thanks for keeping it real :')

I want to ask about trainee life. If they're still going to school (jr - high school), are the company paying for the tuition? Or is it included in the 'debt'? Or they pay it by themselves? I've always wondered about this since Art school many idols go cost really a lot (like SOPA).

I love these idol insider videos, they really help me out and others out! 👏🏼

Oh so interesting! Lots of new informations! Thank you tina! You’re the best❤️ that intro tho🤟🏻

great video. you explained a lot of things people never talk about

I work for one of the big three companies...what you dont understand is how much money it costs to feed and house all these trainees. ..years of dance lessons and schooling!!! Also,,if the group doesn't hit it big,,we eat all that promotion money...it goes two ways people. ...oh,,plus paying for the venue and flight to concerts...things dont just pay for themselves people

YAY!!! I was looking forward to a new Episode of idol insider hehe❤️✨ thank you for sharing!!!!

I’ve been wondering abt these stuffs for so long. Thank u soobeanie💕

You're so beautiful! And also thank you for sharing your experience!

what interesting insite into the kpop industry

WoW idols have to be so mentally strong!! Another really great video 😚

Loved these video series

This is why I like to inform myself very well before making a decision. It's a life career we are talking about. These contracts could backfire at you and you won't be able to complain because you signed a contract. So go get a lawyer and inform yourself to know what you are about to do with your life. I myself informed myself and still am before making any choices. I was going to audition online and turn it in. But I decided to inform myself more so I know what things will be like. Good luck to all. I will see if I want to continue after searching a bit more.👍

I saw Red Velvet i click😂. People complaining about how SM Divide the money look 95% to company and 5% to artist that's why EXO build the New SM Ent. Company. BoA build the old one. And SM has a Coex Building while other Ent. hasn't it still benefit to company,to artist and to all employees. Sooner or Later SM will build Statues of their groups and Artists and if search how much the every clothes they wearing in every music video its so expensive some of them are customized. But i wish Lee Soo Man be a CEO again cause he is better than the current CEO the cirrent CEO amd the other Directors are SUCKS like a FUCK.

cannot wait for this series talking about kpop artist overall income!

Great video Christine 💕 idol insider is so interesting and such a great idea! Keep up the good work :)

Do parents play an important role in contract is their permission needed if we are under 18 ????

When can we expect a single from you? 🙂

Subscribed! Appreciate you for every effort you put into making this video 🙏

Thank you for sharing all of these. 💕😊

Did you wait till your contract was over? Or did you terminate?? Hehe nice informative vid

*sips tea* Now this is interesting.

Thanks for all of the info Tina😭😍 They’re very helpful🙏🏽

Gotta go to work but I've been waiting for this!!

I have a couple of questions 1. if there are say 5 people in a group one has trained for 10 years one 7 years and the others 2 years, obviously they all have a different amount of debt so does the company add all the debt together and you all pay the joint debt together? If not what happens? 2. If one member gets cfs does he/she get the money for themselves or is it split between the group?

"do you not trust us" Me : uh yeah, I actually very much do NOT trust you so show me..

I discover ur channel today and I’m watching all ur videos and omg I Can believe u updated today ❤️

Back in Generation 2 of Kpop. Sm had a thirteen year contract with couple of their artists at the time. Yoona and Yuri had the ten year contracts with SM. I remember all five members of DBSK had the thirteen year contract.

Omg sm is literally scooping all the money, imagine how much each member of NCT gets, I feel so bad for them they all works so hard all the sm artists.

Hey Tina! I'm just curious on how the company decides to split the payment between members, for example are people in more predominant positions (ie. main vocal vs sub vocal) or who are more popular paid very differently in comparison to others! Very interesting video btw

Thank you you are really so helpful. I'm subscribing right away.

Wow this was really good! Thanks for taking the time to record this! Now that your contract is finally up, are you planning on auditioning for other companies or promoting independent? Also we’re the terms of you and Coco’s contracts different, where she was able to leave and then join another label?

now, I understand why exo, on their last promotion told exo-ls to buy coats instead of albums

hi! i want to know about how they treat to foreign trainees .?will they pay for their living ?is it included debt ?

Gurl. I want wating for this!!!

Thank you for the video, it was incredibly interesting.

Do they give foreign trainees contracts in other languages?

Your voice is so cute♥♥

I love your videos ♡ can you please talk about debt before even debuting? is it true that you need to pay every debt you owe before debuting back to the company? keep up with the good work, you're great!! Much love ♡

Finally series the i wait come i love u

I have one question, if the person wants to end the contract for health issues or personal reasons, do they have to pay de dept or not?

Holyy... I’m early

Hi soobeanie. I loved your video and I am also curious about what lipstick you are using in this video? thanks!

Thank you sharing, good to learn about the business side of K-Idols.

So yg has 5 year contract then next year bp will be renewing contracts already but theyll just release their debut album in their 4th year

yay! first again!

I really like this idol series great video ^_^

Good video. Interesting and informative. Fair and well balanced. You are an impressive young lady.

do Leaders of Kpop groups get paid for being a leader? (outside of the income division between members)

Is no one gonna mention that she looks like Nayeon from twice!!!

love your videos!!! can you do a Q&A video? love you

Hi Tina! :3 Luv you and your videos. :))

I learned just one new thing from this, Idols can’t do private broadcasts after they signed. Ok this explained why Sakura from Izone haven’t update her channel here since she debuted. She got about exactly 200k subscribers before debut, right after debut, the number increased dramatically, now sitting at 353k subscribers, but I guess she can no longer make gaming video for us :(. She was with hkt48, they let her did it but not Korean management company lol.

If the idols go into the army and the contract is at pause soooo does this means we will have 7+7 more years with bts 😱🤑

I want to be an idol, but I am worried about some stuff. Thank you, for clarifying things!

followed you after seeing you on the GrazyGrace video :)

I'm new to your channel !! are you an idol youself? xx

What is the name of the band she's been??? Your videos help us to understand how the kpop world is behind the scenes and how the kpop world works. Love you so much💜💜💜

Oh episode 3 😄 I like the intro 🔍

I'm loving this serie

Can a terminated contract be revived?

Hi I from india and I want to become a kpop idol and soon i am going to do online audition so I wanted to ask that . Do online audition works ?

Thank you so much for this.

hello, I'm watching this video now, I loved your videos talking about how being a trainee gained another follower, and I wanted to know if you could make a video talking about the evaluations you have at the end of the months? if you don't mind, of course! thanks❤‍🔥

SM that why some members in Tvxq left

you kind of look like jisoo, so cutee

She's such a sweetheart

Interesting fact to know about. Thanks for sharing!! 👍

1 Question. I really wanna be a kpop idol but i do videos sometimes. What if the person who is auditioning already has a youtube channel before signing a contract or whatsoever. Will they delete the channel or just figure out how the channel earns?

I just want to know if they have contracts in English for those signing who don't know Korean

Hi I just stumbled to your channel cause I was bored I was watching Henry Prince Mack videos then there you were lol I love hearing stuff from ex female idols cause Female idols gets more scrutinized by the public than the guys

Can you give audition tips? I know there is a bunch of videos like that BUT you became an idol! Btw I love our videos