That aside, if they’re not a popular group, why would they rent out such a huge stage? Sounds like bad spending to me pal
I think it's a music program, like Music Bank, which is popular in Korea and in China. These shows are organized by broadcasting companies that invite idol groups to perform on their stages. Typically, the performances are unpaid depending on the popularity of the group and are considered an opportunity for publicity. However, I'm not entirely sure, this is just what it seems like. ¯_(ツ)_/¯
So the idols aren’t getting paid? Does the idol group have to pay to perform? Is the incentive for the idols to perform exposure or smthn?
The revenue distribution depends on the group's level of popularity, as seen in this chapter, and how long they have been active. Let me explain how it works from a business perspective ( bear with me if its too long :D) -
Groups are usually invited to perform at these stages, which are also broadcast on streaming platforms. Revenue is generated from both the number of views online and ticket sales from people attending the performances in person. After the performances, the total revenue is calculated. From this, the broadcasting company takes their share, followed by the company managing the idols. The remaining amount is then divided among the group members. However, by the time all expenses are deducted, there is often very little left for the idols themselves. For more popular groups, larger audiences, both online and offline, means higher revenue and, consequently, a bigger share for the members.
For rookie groups (typically within their first 1-3 years), the main incentive is exposure rather than immediate financial gain. Hope this help :)
