Members of the rising co-ed group All Day Project revealed that they have not yet received their first payment since debut — but are staying optimistic.
In the Dec. 4 episode of the YouTube show “Mini Pinggyego” on DDunDDun Studio, featuring Yoo Jae-seok and All Day Project members Annie, Tarzan, and Woochan, the idols spoke candidly about their current earnings.
“Still no payment yet… I want to repay the people who helped me”
Tarzan admitted that he has not been paid yet, explaining it made him feel sorry toward people he wanted to treat after debut.
Yoo Jae-seok asked, “Is your settlement coming soon? Or will it take a bit more time?”
Annie responded, “I’m not sure yet.”
Yoo then explained the typical trainee settlement structure:
“Usually, the company deducts all training and production costs first. When the group finally reaches profit, you begin receiving payments. It looks like you’ll get yours soon.”
Annie & Woochan: “We’re expecting it soon”
Annie added, “We filmed several commercials, so I think our settlement will come soon. We’re looking forward to it a bit.”
Woochan joked, “I’m looking forward to it a lot,” drawing laughter.
Yoo encouraged them again:
“Debuting, getting CF deals, and ranking No.1 on charts right away isn’t easy. Even if people tell you to ‘treat them,’ you probably can’t afford that yet. But with the sales you’ve created, good news will definitely come soon.”
Woochan also shared that his friends often urge him to treat them, saying he sometimes pays out of his own pocket despite the pressure.
Yoo Jae-seok reveals how he spent his own first paycheck
Tarzan asked Yoo what he did with his first-ever paycheck.
Yoo replied,
“When I debuted as a comedian, about 64,000 won went into my account. I saved it and went to a nightclub. It was a great memory — no regrets.”
As All Day Project continues to rise in popularity with hit songs and CF deals, fans are cheering for the members to finally receive their long-awaited first earnings.