Jin

Kim Seok-jin, better known as Jin, has an estimated net worth of $20 Million, thanks to his music talents, smart business decisions, and various brand endorsement deals. Do you think Jin's talent and business ventures could justify his net worth. Let's take a close look at some of the impressive details of his wealth.

What is Jin’s Net Worth?

As of September 2024, Jin reportedly has an estimated net worth of approximately $20 Million. 

According to Touring data, BTS generated $170 Million from tour earning and between June 2019 and June 2020. As per Forbes, the BTS members earned a combined $50 Million, with each member of BTS earning roughly around $7 Million. In 2020, BTS' management company Big Hit Entertainment went public on South Korean stock exchange. The company ended its first day of trading with a market cap of $4.1 Billion with each of the seven members banking $7.9 Million.

Jin earns a significant amount of his income from endorsements of reputed luxury brands such as Gucci, Fred and Louis Vuitton. He also earns from his entrepreneurial business ventures as a restaurateur. Jin's valuable assets such as a $3.4 Million apartment, a restaurant in Seoul, and major endorsement deals like Jin Ramen. Through the chart-topping hits like "The Astronaut" and "Awake”, Jin continues to inspire the young generation with his music skills. Jin is steadily climbing the ladder of success with his talent and smart business decisions.

What Is Jin’s Claim To fame?

Jin's journey to fame was not easy. Let's take a look at how the k-pop star gained fame through his talent. 

• Debut with BTS- Jin made his debut as one of the four vocalists in BTS on June 13, 2013. Thereafter, Jin continues to amaze us with his music talent.
• BTS’s Success: BTS is one of the top-selling music groups in the world, that accumulates big from album sales, concerts, and endorsements. And as a member of BTS, Jin generates a significant amount of his income.
• Hit Tracks- Jin has co-written and released three solo tracks with BTS—"Awake" in 2016, "Epiphany" in 2018, and "Moon" in 2020. All of these have appeared on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. In an interview with GQ Australia, Jin shared that "Awake" was a turning point for him a musician. Jin shared, "It was the first time I felt the desire to attempt something new as a musician.” Upon the release of "Epiphany", searches for the word increased 575% and it had over twenty million views in the first twenty-four hours.
• Solo Debut- With the release of "The Astronaut” in October 2022, Jin made his official debut as a solo artist. According to Hanteo, over 700,000 copies of "The Astronaut" were sold in South Korea on its release day. This solo project shows his work beyond BTS. In Japan, "The Astronaut" debuted at number four on the Oricon Daily Digital Singles chart and ranked at number two the following day, with 3,620 downloads. It also debuted at number 10 on the Billboard Global 200, with 48.3 million streams and 62,000 sales worldwide.
• First BTS Member to Complete Military Service- On June 14, 2022, BTS announced for a scheduled pause in their group activities to complete their 18 months mandatory South Korean services, with a planned reunion in 2025. Jin, the eldest member, enlisted on December 13, 2022 and the others followed in 2023. Making Jin the first BTS member to finish his military training. This achievement helped him gaining endorsements deals from reputed brands such as Gucci and Fred. It also helped him gain a lot of media attention and admiration from fans.

What Businesses Does Jin Own?

Beyond music, Jin is into business as well. He is into an entrepreneurial business venture, as a restaurateur. 

• Restaurant in Seoul- Jin co-owns a Japanese-style restaurant in Seoul named “Ossu Seiromushi”. In 2018, Jin co-founded this restaurant with his elder brother.

Apart from his restaurant, Ossu Seiromushi, there is no clear information regarding any other business ownership or investments. Jin's main focus seems to be on his music career with BTS and other solo projects.

What Brands Has Jin Endorsed?

Jin, alone and as a member of BTS, has endorsed several top-notch global brands. The brands endorsed by Jin include:

• Gucci- On August 7, 2024, shortly after completing his military services, Jin was appointed as the global brand ambassador of Gucci. Jin as the global ambassador will be representing the brand at various events and campaigns. Gucci has shared new photos of Jin modeling some of the brand’s pieces.
• Fred- After completing his military services, Jin was named the first global ambassador for the jewellery brand Fred on July 8, 2024. Jin shared the news with his fans on Instagram saying, “Grateful to be part of the FRED family as the Global Brand Ambassador.”
• Ottogi Jin Ramen- In 2016, Jin talked about his love for Jin Ramen while eating with his group members, adding, “I’ll model for them someday.Jin fulfilled his dreams of working with a ramen brand that shared his name, Ottogi's Jin Ramen. Following Jin's debut on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 51 and his third number one on the World chart, South Korean food manufacturer Ottogi announced Jin as the face of its Jin Ramen instant noodles brand. According to the Times of India, the brand's revenue soared 15% from 2021 to 2022, credited to Jin's association.
• Louis Vuitton- Jin along with other BTS members served as global brand ambassadors for Louis Vuitton, the luxury fashion brand. This endorsement deal is their first ever luxury fashion partnership.
• Samsung- Since March 10, 2020. Jin, along with other BTS members has campaigned globally for Samsung's Galaxy smartphones. According to Korea Herald, BTS Suga is rumoured to be dropped from the endorsement deal amid his ongoing investigation in the DUI scandal.
• Cartier- Jin is rumored to be appointed as a brand ambassador for Cartier. The speculations gained momentum when Jin appeared in Cartier’s luxurious timepieces. As of September 2024, it is still unclear if he signed the deal.
• Hyundai- In 2020, Jin was part of BTS's endorsement for Hyundai, promoting vehicles like the Palisade and encouraging eco-friendly initiatives. According to an article in Koreaboo.com, Jin was captured paying for Suga‘s birthday meal using a rare credit card- called Hyundai‘s “The Black Card”. This card is approved only for the top 0.05% of Korean VVIPs, costing around $1,700+ per year in membership. Additionally, the Black Card is operated only on an invitation basis, meaning Hyundai reached out to Jin and asked him to be one of the exclusive 9,999 Black Card holders.
• Laneige- Laneige, the South Korean skin care brand has announced Jin as it's first male global ambassador on September 30, 2024 . Jin will star in a campaign for their bestselling Cream Skin 2-in-1 toner and moisturizer.
• Loungefly- On September 13, 2023, fashion brand Loungefly announced their collaboration with BTS for their newest collection of accessories such as mini backpack, cross bag, and a trifold wallet.
• McDonald's- In May 2021, McDonald's and the K-pop band BTS collaborated on a limited-time meal from May 26 to June 20, 2021 in select countries.
• Fila- On October 1, 2019 KST, FILA Korea announced BTS as the global models for the brand and to expand their message of “One World, One FILA”. BTS FILA endorsements will be shared in America, Europe, and Asia.
• Coca-Cola- On April 30, 2018, Coca-Cola announced their collaboration with BTS for their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia campaign. And on July 17, 2018, Coca-Cola announced the launch of their special edition of cans and bottles featuring BTS. The endorsement deal reportedly ended in 2023.

How Does Jin Spend His Millions?

Jin spends his millions in a variety of ways such as business ventures, luxury items (clothing and accessories), charity and personal interests. Jin wore luxury fashion accessories like Tank Louis Cartier Watch, Mini GG jacket, Louis Vuitton Monogram Crazy Denim Workwear Jacket and Anton Tote in Damier Graphite from prestigious brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Fred Jewelry. As highlighted in"Bon Voyage" BTS series, Jin also enjoys travelling. He is a dedicated gamer and invests in gaming gear. In Spite of having a lavish lifestyle, Jin maintains a right balance of his expenditure through smart business investments, personal interests and charitable contributions.

How Many Houses Does Jin Own?

Jin owns two luxury apartments in Hannam, The Hill in Seoul. Let's see some of the impressive details of his lavish residence. 

• Apartment in Hannam, The Hill complex- Jin reportedly owns two luxury apartments in Hannam, The Hill, a plush residential complex in Seoul. According to the South China Morning Post, In 2020, Jin gifted one of the luxurious apartments to his parents. The second apartment in the same complex is where Jin is currently living. According to an article in Koreaboo.com, Jin's apartment is valued at an impressive $3.4 Million. The 2,220 square feet featured three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, and two kitchens. The flat offers stunning views of the Han River and Mount Namsan. Jin's residence is highly coveted, prestigious and has an A-list neighbourhood. From 2017 to 2021, all seven BTS members lived together in Hannam The Hill. Apart from BTS, other A-list celebrities like Lee Seung Chul, Han Hyo Joo, and Choo Ja Hyun are known to live here.

How Many Cars Does Jin Own?

The oldest member of BTS, Jin, is known for his passion for automobiles and has a particular interest in sports cars . Let's have a look at the luxury cars that BTS member, Jin reportedly owns and enjoys to ride.

• Porsche Panamera GTS- According to Pinkvilla, In 2017, Jin was often spotted driving a Porsche Panamera GTS. In a reality show, "Bon Voyage", Jin was seen driving the other BTS members around in different locations.
• Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster- According to Pinkvilla, While on vacation in Korea, an Army fan had an exciting encounter with Jin at the Lamborghini store. According to the fan, Jin reportedly purchased a luxury car which is a stunning bright blue Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster.
• Mini Cooper- Jin reportedly used to own a stylish Mini Cooper. Jin used to drive it to school with other members. The Mini has been seen in many of his TikTok videos however it is unclear if he still happens to have it around.

What Are Jin’s Charitable Contributions?

Besides having a lavish lifestyle, Jin contributes a significant amount of his wealth to charitable causes. Let's take a look at Jin's philanthropy and charity works.

• Donation to KARA- Jin donated 708 pounds of food to the Korea Animal Rights Advocates (KARA), a South Korean non-profit focused on animal welfare. Additionally, in December 2018, he celebrated his birthday by donating food, blankets, and dishes to the Korean Animal Welfare Association.
• Contributions to UNICEF- Since May 2018, Jin has been a monthly donor to UNICEF Korea, initially asking for his donations to remain confidential. In May 2019, Jin's contributions were revealed when he joined the UNICEF Honors Club, in recognition of donating more than 100 Million won (about US $84,000).
• Donation to Beagle Rescue Network- In March 2021, Jin won a big money prize when BTS participated in a show named “You Quiz on the Block". It was later revealed that Jin donated the prize money to Beagle Rescue Network, an organization that works on saving Beagles (a breed of dogs) and raising awareness against animal testing.

What’s Next For Jin?

BTS's eldest member, Jin has completed 18 months of military service in June 2024 and is now, gearing up for a major comeback. He has hinted at his upcoming solo projects and confirmed to fans that he is working on new music, with plans to appear on various shows soon.

Jin shared, “I’ve been recording, filming variety shows, and slowly working through the plans I made while in the military, one by one. I’m trying to show my face as much as I can, while also focusing on my main job.” Additionally, there are reports suggesting a possible collaboration between Jin and Coldplay for his upcoming song, though this has yet to be confirmed by Jin, Coldplay, or their respective agencies.

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