EXID Hye-rin reveals reverse-hit song revenue: "9 to 1... I really didn't earn much" [Human Story]

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Group EXID's Hye-rin spoke about music streaming revenue.

On the 14th, a video titled "The Reason Why Formerly Popular Girl Group EXID's Hye-rin Works at a Restaurant" was posted on the YouTube channel 'Human Story'.

In the released video, Hye-rin is shown transformed into a taco shop owner.

Hye-rin was asked about her income during her active days with EXID. In response, she said, "We received music streaming revenue and management revenue, but we got the music streaming revenue in a 9-to-1 ratio." The production team then asked Hye-rin, "Was your share the 9th?" to which Hye-rin replied, "No. It was the 1st."

She continued, "I don't know about recent times, but if we had made smarter contracts, we could have revised or adjusted things accordingly. However, contrary to what many people think, I didn't earn as much as expected."

When asked about specific income figures, Hye-rin showed a cautious demeanor, saying, "Actually, this isn't money I earned alone, so it's a bit difficult to discuss." She also added, "Even though my share of the music streaming revenue was 1, that amount was still divided among five members."

She further revealed, "When we tried to pursue activities in China, there was THAAD. When we planned to work in Japan, it was COVID-19. All opportunities to earn money slipped away. That's why I truly didn't earn as much as I thought."

EXID, the group Hye-rin belongs to, made a sensation with the reverse-hit success of "Up and Down" and received public affection through many hit songs such as "Ah Yeah" and "Hot Pink."

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