In Korea, families are known to be closely tied, for good or for bad. Examples of this situation are also encountered in the idol world. The idols, a few examples of which we have presented below, paid their family debts with the earnings they made after they debuted. Let’s take a brief look at the stories of five idols who became good sons.
IU
Since IU’s parents were working, she was raised by her grandmother. Growing up in financial troubles, after IU became famous, she especially saved her mother from the great debt she had entered after she vouched for someone.
Zico
Despite his financial difficulties, Zico saved his family, who sacrificed everything for him, from financial difficulties. Zico expresses his gratitude to them at every opportunity.
Hyeri (Girl’s Day)
Hyeri debuted in 2010. Hyeri’s family was in great financial trouble. At the end of her hard work, Hyeri bought an apartment where his entire family could stay. She even bought a luxury car for her father after she got out of financial trouble.
Jung Eunji (Apink)
Apink’s main vocalist Jung Eunji paid off her family debt by accumulating her earnings for the first three years after her debut. He says the happiest moment in her life was the day her family closed their debts.
Chungha
Chungha recently announced that she had paid her family debts in 2019. Chungha’s mother did not once use the money Chungha gave her. Chungha shared that she gave a luxury bag to her mother.
