K-pop icon G-Dragon reportedly received a settlement of over 65 billion KRW (approx. USD 48 million) from his agency last year.
On April 8, Money Today reported—citing Galaxy Corporation’s audit report disclosed on April 6—that G-Dragon’s settlement last year likely exceeded 65 billion KRW.
According to the report, Galaxy Corporation’s standalone “service fees paid” in 2025 came to 71.4 billion KRW, a figure that skyrocketed roughly 31 times year over year. In the entertainment industry, these service fees largely reflect artist settlements. Considering that before signing G-Dragon the item ranged between 0.8 and 2.5 billion KRW, analysts say that even after deducting legal and PR costs, the settlement amount alone likely sits in the mid–65 billion KRW range.
Analysts add that G-Dragon’s high-octane comeback last year was a major driver. After dropping his third full-length solo album 'Übermensch,' he mounted a 39-show world tour across 17 cities, drawing about 825,000 attendees. Galaxy Corporation’s performance also surged in parallel, marking a swift turnaround to profitability.
Fans reacted with bittersweet laughs, saying things like "Now that’s world-class money" and "Fans who don’t even have 6,000 KRW are crying."