The maknae of Bangtan Sonyeondan, Jung Kook’s net worth is estimated at $50 million (approx. ₹180 crore), earned through BTS’s global music sales, touring, solo projects, and major brand endorsements, notably Calvin Klein. He also owns luxury real estate (a $7 million home in Itaewon), and more.
Wiki: Jung Kook
| Birth Name/Full Name | Jeon Jung-kook (전정국) |
| Birth Date and Age | 1 September 1997 (27 years old as of 2025) |
| Birthplace | Busan, South Korea |
| Zodiac | Virgo ♍ |
| Residence | Seoul, South Korea (notably owns a home in Itaewon) |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Dancer (Main vocalist of BTS) |
| Active since | 2013 (debuted with BTS) |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Religion | Not publicly specified |
| School | Baekyang Elementary & Middle School (Busan); Singu Middle School (Seoul) |
| Education | Graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul (2017) |
| College | Degree from Global Cyber University, Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment (2022) |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Kids | None |
Jung Kook’s Net Worth
Golden Maknae of Kookie, as his fan and group members call him, earns mainly through his music, solo and group. Jung Kook’s net worth in Indian rupees is around ₹180 crore, and ₹50 million in USD.
His financial success is further supported by BTS’s global music sales, merchandising, and his strong social media presence.
| Net Worth | $50 million (2025 estimate) |
| Royalties | Earns substantial royalties from BTS’s global music sales, streaming, songwriting credits, and solo releases like “Seven” and the album “Golden”. |
| Brand Endorsements | Brand Endorsements: charges between $2,000,000 and $2,499,999 per endorsement or appearance.
BTS’s McDonald’s collaboration alone reportedly earned over $8.5 million. |
| Luxury Items Owned | Owns a $7 million home in Itaewon, Seoul
Gifted a luxury apartment to his brother Invests in real estate and premium lifestyle assets. |
Jung Kook’s Major Brand Endorsements
His most prominent brand endorsement is as the global ambassador for Calvin Klein Jeans and Underwear.
Additionally, he is associated with brands in different categories like jewelry, cosmetics, food & beverages, apparel, and electronics. Kookie charges between $2,000,000 and $2,499,999 per endorsement or appearance.
Jung Kook, along with his band members, endorses brands like Samsung, Hyundai, and McDonald’s.
Investments and Business Ventures of Jung Kook
Primarily, Jung Kook has an investment in HYBE Corporation shares, valued at over $5.7–$6.3 million (8.4 billion KRW). Through this, he is connected to BTS’s management and holds a share in the success of the agency.
Other than this, there is no information disclosed about Jung Kook owning a private business or having an investment in any startup or so.
Philanthropy and Social Contributions by Jung Kook
Golden Maknae is gold at heart when it comes to giving, thus his social contributions and philanthropy are widely recognized.
In 2023, to fund medical care for children from low-income families, Jung Kook donated 1 billion KRW to Seoul National University Children’s Hospital.
Also, he contributed a $750,000 donation to children’s healthcare.
For wildlife relief in South Korea, he gave 1 billion KRW (about $680,000) to the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association in March 2025. It was the largest individual donation made in that context. Half of his donated amount was used to support people who lost their homes, and the other half was used to support firefighters on the front lines.
Jung Kook, as part of BTS, has contributed to major campaigns such as UNICEF’s “Love Myself” and disaster relief efforts.
He was awarded the fifth-class Hwagwan Order of Cultural Merit and appointed Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture, reflecting his and BTS’s cultural impact.
Jung Kook’s Personal Life
Born in Busan, Jung Kook moved to Seoul when he became an idol trainee. Although he was not selected in his 1st audition in 2011, but received several offers from entertainment companies. But after seeing RM’s performance (now the leader of BTS), he chose Big Hit Entertainment (now HYBE Corporation).
He is interested in everything, art, music, games, gymming, and more, but all the rumours about his dating life are not confirmed yet.
Records and Achievements of Jung Kook
| Daesang-Winning Soloist | First BTS member to win a solo Daesang (Grand Prize) for “Seven” at ASEA 2025; also won Album and Artist of the Year. |
| Global Music Awards | 2024 People’s Choice Award – Male Artist of the Year, Seoul Music Awards Bonsang, TikTok Awards Thailand – Int’l Song of the Year (“Seven”). |
| Guinness World Records | Fastest solo K-pop artist (male) to 1B Spotify streams, most streamed track on Spotify in a week (“Seven”), fastest to 100M/1B streams (male), most No.1 hits on Official MENA Chart. |
| Streaming & Chart Success | First K-pop soloist with 900M+ Spotify streams for three consecutive years; topped Official MENA Chart with most No.1 hits. |
| Other Notable Achievements | First/only BTS member to win a Japan Gold Disc Award as soloist; “Global Instagrammer” at MTV Millennial Awards. |
| Songwriting & Soundtracks | Contributed to BTS discography; solo tracks and OSTs, including “Stay Alive” for 7Fates: Chakho. |
Jung Kook’s Cars
His car collection reflects his love for luxury and high-performance vehicles.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S: $170,060–$220,000
- 2019 Cadillac Escalade: $88,000
- 2018 Audi S8: $117,000
Jung Kook’s Real Estate and Properties
In December 2020, Jung Kook purchased a luxury standalone house (637㎡ of land and 230.74㎡ of floor space) in Itaewon, Seoul, at approximately 7.63 billion KRW (about $5.8 million). Known as the Beverly Hills of Korea, the Yongsan-gu area is considered the most affluent.
In 2021, he received permission to reconstruct a much larger residence on that land. He built two basement floors and three above-ground floors, totaling over 1,161㎡ (about 12,500 sq ft).
With the property’s price soaring in 2024, its current value is around 10 billion KRW (about $7.5 million). Before purchasing this house, Jung Kook owned a luxury apartment in Seoul Forest Trimage, which he sold before acquiring the Itaewon house.
Reportedly, he also resided in a villa in the Brunnen Cheongdam area, valued at around $7 million.
Future Plans & Projects of Jung Kook
Ahead, Jung Kook is planning a solo world tour in late 2025 following his military discharge in June. But official announcements are still awaited. Additionally, their highly anticipated group reunion and new album are on the way once he, along with other members of BTS, rejoins the band after military discharge.
