BTS in 2021, wrapped – from Jin’s most OTT birthday gifts and Jimin’s ‘genderless’ fashion, to the K-pop idols’ luxury mansions and impressive net worths
- BTS is collectively worth US$50 million – and much of their income is spent on business investments, million-dollar flats and spoiling loved ones with OTT gifts
- Jimin sent fans into a frenzy with his ‘genderless’ outfit when he posed for a photo shoot in a plaid kilt and fur boots days before the release of Butter
This has been a big year for K-pop, but especially for BTS. In 2021, the boys became the first Asian recipients of the artist of the year award at the American Music Awards, broke Instagram records for the fastest time to reach millions of followers, and much more as they continue to make waves across the globe.
As the year ends, we look back on a few of the biggest BTS headlines to hit STYLE in 2021.
1. We found out just how rich the BTS boys are
During their career, BTS’ members have become fabulously wealthy, buying lavish properties and splurging on fancy gifts for loved ones. According to Forbes, as of June 2020, BTS had estimated earnings of US$50 million for the year, making them the 47th highest-paid celebrities in the world. As such, we took a look at their net worth, and what they splurge on and invest in.
2. We peeked inside their luxury homes
With their growing net worths, the Bangtan Boys have come a long way since their early days of sleeping in bunk beds and sharing a single, cramped room together. The K-pop supergroup made headlines this year when RM and Jimin bought flats in one of the most lavish complexes in Korea. So what other luxurious properties have BTS’ members treated themselves to over the years?
3. We found out how they spoil their parents
Not only do the boys treat themselves with their millions, they shell out for their loved ones too – including their mums and dads, of course.