These Are The Top 10 Countries That Spend The Most Money On K-Pop

Imagine how many albums they must own.

From albums to merchandise to concerts, K-Pop fans find themselves yelling “take my money” far more often than most of us would like to admit. Fans in some countries, however, are particularly big spenders. According to a survey of over 5,500 people across 6 continents, these are the top 10 countries where fans spend the most money on their idols.

10. Japan

Fans in Japan spend an average of $96 USD (¥10,200 Japanese yen) per year on K-Pop.

Japan is one of the main countries were K-Pop groups promote, and several acts have members from Japan—such as IZ*ONE, NCT, and Cherry Bullet.

9. Turkey

Fans in Turkey spend an average of $108 USD (₺790 Turkish lira) per year on K-Pop.

Some of the K-Pop groups who have performed in Turkey include F.T. ISLAND and VICTON.

8. Australia

Fans in Australia spend an average of $108 USD ($150 Australian dollars) per year on K-Pop.

Some of the K-Pop stars who have performed in Australia include BLACKPINK, iKON, Wanna One, and G-Dragon.

7. Malaysia

Fans in Malaysia spend an average of $120 USD (RM500 Malaysian ringgit) per year on K-Pop.

Some of the K-Pop stars who have performed in Malaysia include Super Junior, WINNER, and Rain.

6. China

Fans in China spend an average of $120 USD (¥836 Chinese yuan) per year on K-Pop.

Despite the restrictions that stop K-Pop groups from promoting in China, Chinese fans are known as some of the most avid supporters of Korean idols.

5. Thailand

Fans in Thailand spend an average of $120 USD (฿3,750 Thai baht) per year on K-Pop.

Some of the K-Pop groups who have performed in Thailand include Red Velvet, KARD, and BIGBANG.

4. United Kingdom

Fans in the UK spend an average of $132 USD (£100 British pounds) per year on K-Pop.

Some of the K-Pop groups who have performed in the United Kingdom include SuperM, Dreamcatcher, and VAV.

3. United States of America

Fans in the USA spend an average of $132 USD per year on K-Pop.

Recently, numerous groups have included the United States of America in their world tours, from SEVENTEEN to ITZY to TWICE.

2. Brazil

Fans in Brazil spend an average of $156 USD (R$850 Brazilian real) per year on K-Pop.

Some of the K-Pop stars who have performed Brazil include Oh My Girl, MONSTA X, and PENTAGON.

1. United Arab Emirates

Fans in the UAE spend an average of $432 USD (د.إ1,600 Emirati dirham) per year on K-Pop.

With SMTOWN in Dubai and KCON in Abu Dhabi, fans in the United Arab Emirates have had several opportunities to splash their cash on K-Pop in the past.

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