Kpop is going global and now many agency even recruited and debuted members from someone outside Korea. Let's name a few like Blackpink Lisa, 2PM Nichkhun, NCT Ten, etc. Some of the idols come from a wealthy background, and some not. In this article, I want to show you some idols who got succeed even if they came from some financially trouble family background or even without parents.
1. Mamamoo wheein
The MAMAMOO member’s father had operated a company that produced things like containers, portable bathrooms, and caravans. The writer’s father operated a freight company that was in charge of transporting cargo. The writer said that they had taken legal action for the debt of 20 million won (about $17,700) but the MAMAMOO member’s father had still not taken responsibility. They added that they had been forced to use their father’s life insurance to pay for the legal costs and uploaded a copy of the legal document to the post.
Later the same day, MAMAMOO’s agency, RBW, released an official statement on behalf of Wheein, whom it was believed the post was about.
The statement read, “I grew up without my biological father’s support. He paid no attention to our family and neglected his duties as head of the household. My family has always suffered from the unexpected debts that he incurred.
“My parents got divorced in 2012 but up until some months ago, my mother had had to live with the reputation for being a delinquent borrower. We have lived apart from my father since the divorce, but my mother and I have still had to deal with the damage that he caused before.
“A few years ago, in my last communication with my biological father, I asked him to try not to cause any more pain to my mother and me and that we should lead our separate lives from now on. He has tried contacting me several times since but I never picked up. I have had no form of exchange nor contact with him for many years. At present, I have no idea where he lives, what he does, or how he’s living.
“Because of this situation, the accusations that have arisen have taken us very much aback. I will confer with my family and work to resolve the situation as much as we can. I apologize to my MAMAMOO members and apologize to everyone for causing concern with this controversy.”
2. Park Bogum
His father borrowed around $260,000 from a company in order to start a business during his teenage years. And according to the reports of South Korean news agencies, the actor was the legal surety on paper. This meant that when the business failed, Park BoGum was responsible for his father’s debt.
By the time the debt had to be paid, it amounted to nearly $700,000, an enormous amount that was too much for him to cover at such a young age. It was at that time in 2014 when he filed for bankruptcy.
3. JYJ Jae joong
He was born Han Jaeju, when young he work to give money for his other little brothers so he and them can survive. Afterward, his biological mother gave him up for adoption and he was then adopted by the Kims’ and changed his name to Kim Jaejoong.
4. Rapper Dok2
Dok2 is a successful rapper and producer, known for showing off his wealth through jewelry, penthouse apartments and super cars.A media outlet reported that Dok2’s mother borrowed around 10 million won ($8,854) from a friend in the late 1990s and failed to pay it back. Though the debtor took the matter to the court and won, Dok2’s mother did not pay back the money, filing for personal bankruptcy.
5. Rain
According to an online allegation, Rain's parents, who owned a rice-cake shop in the 1980s, borrowed 17 million won worth of rice and 8 million won in cash. They did not pay it back, citing financial difficulties and eventually ran away. The star’s management agency Rain Company issued an official announcement to check and clarify this issues and will give settlement if proven true. The case is closed.
6.Rapper Microdot
Microdot’s parents lived in a small village in rural South Korea while running a cow farm. Since it was a small village, the locals were all close to each other, helping each other out when needed. They stated that Microdot’s parents asked to borrow money on top of asking to make loans on their behalf. And according to the locals, the rapper’s parents suddenly sold the cow farm and vanished one night.
Rapper Microdot then released an official apology, told media he and his family will corporate with the police investigation and stepped outside from entertainment industry.
7. IU
IU revealed that after the huge success of her release 'Good Day,' she was able to pay off all of her parents' debts. Currently, she is successful enough to even donate huge amount of money for some social welfare organization.
8. Chungha
On a broadcast, Chungha said, "I first paid off all of the debts of my family and I also bought a bag for my mom." She also said that she told her mom not to be uncomfortable and to use her money.
9.MC Gree
MC Gree said on a TV that, "My mom has a total of KRW 1.7 billion debts. I helped her pay off her debts with the money I make."
10. Girl's Day's Hyeri
Not only paid off the debts, but Hyeri also gave her parents an apartment and a luxury car as a way to express her love and gratitude to them.
11.. Zico
Zico revealed that his family was into huge debts. He paid off the debts and said, "It was economically hard for our family but my parents always tried to help me realizing my dreams."
12. INFINITE's Sungyeol
Seungyeol once said that it was his dream to pay off all of his family's debts. He made it, settled all of the debts.
13. Jo Kwon
Jo Kwon revealed that his family was in debt after his parents' business went bankrupt. With all his hard work, he managed to pay off all of the debts.
14. SNSD YoonA
Her mother left her alone with her father because of financial difficulties and ran away to the US. It's a reason why YoonA is rarely mention her mother in any show/conference.
15. SNSD Tiffany
An user post about a detailed account of the story behind Tiffany’s father and the fraud he committed in the Philippines. After deceiving the user into giving him 35 million won in investments, Tiffany’s father had allegedly mentioned his connections with the Korean gangsters and even threatened him with a gun. In the end, the user gave up on getting his money back. This make SNSD member, Tiffany give official statement: Yesterday, I read the post written by the person who was hurt by my father in the past through the news. I felt terrible and apologetic, so I decided to deliver a statement to everyone.Actually, I experienced a difficult childhood due to my father’s various problems. Even after my debut, I was threatened by people who knew my father for his various debts, which I was not aware of. Moreover, I was pressured by my father himself into paying off his debt. Because I thought it had to do with family matters, I took the financial responsibility multiple times. Therefore, I was always afraid that I would cause harm to my dear members and the people around me. Because I could no longer handle the issues, I broke ties with my father and we decided to live our own lives. It has been 7 years since I’ve been in contact with him.
Sad enough, but some of the idols have proved that their fate is different from their parents and be the social climber.
