THIS singer is the richest K-pop idol, beats BTS in star power, was mocked by relatives, lived in poverty, has a net worth of…, she is…

What did actor faces in life?

Many actors and actresses don’t become famous so easily. They fought their way up to become what they are now. However, people see only their success but not their hard work.

Who is the actress?

However, this particular actress, before becoming famous, lived in poverty and even lived in a cockroach-infested room. Can you guess who the actress is?

Who is IU?

IU is the person we are talking about. She is a singer-songwriter and actress. The K-pop idol was born on May 16, 1993, in Seoul, South Korea and made her debut as a singer at the age of fifteen with the EP Lost and Found (2008).

Where did IU live?

IU was born in a poor family; her parents sent her and her younger brother to their grandmother’s small and cramped home to live, as they couldn’t pay off debt. She spent her childhood life to fine her voice, which she wanted the most.

What did IU say in a YouTube video?

However, when the global icon went for an audition, she was turned down over and over. In a YouTube video, the K-pop star said that she had nothing to eat and lived in a freezing, cockroach-infested room. On the other hand, IU’s grandmother would sell hair clips in the market.

IU would sleep in studios just to…

Continuing with the video, IU recalled and said that she would sleep in studios just to get a proper meal and had an eating disorder while growing up. At times, she was unhappy about herself.

How many times did IU audition?

Even her relatives mocked her, saying that she wouldn’t make it as a singer after auditioning at over 20 agencies. Not only this, IU got scammed by fake entertainment companies promising her TV roles.

IU has a net worth of around…

Now, IU is worth a whopping $40-45 million, making her the richest K-pop idol in the world. Her star power even beats the group bands like BTS, BLACKPINK, Ive and many others. She was known for her role in Hotel Del Luna and When Life Gives You Tangerines.

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