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KARD’s combined net worth is not publicly disclosed, but the South Korean co-ed K-pop group — consisting of J.Seph, BM, Somin, and Jiwoo — has built a significant career since their 2017 debut through album sales, international touring, and streaming revenue. KARD is signed to DSP Media and is notable for being one of the few active co-ed idol groups in the K-pop industry, with a particularly strong international fanbase.
Updated March 2026: No Tier 1 or Tier 2 source such as Billboard or Variety has published a verified net worth figure for KARD as a group or for its individual members. Earnings for K-pop idols vary widely depending on contract structures with their agencies; industry analysts estimate K-pop idol earnings range from $20,000 to over $1 million annually, per Oreate.
KARD was formed by DSP Media and officially debuted on July 19, 2017, releasing the pre-debut single “Oh NaNa” in January 2017, which generated international buzz before the group’s official launch. The four members bring distinct backgrounds: J.Seph (Kim Tae-hyung, born June 21, 1992) grew up in South Korea; BM (Matthew Kim, also known as Kim Jin-seok, born October 20, 1992) was born in the United States and raised in Los Angeles before moving to South Korea to pursue a music career; Somin (Jeon So-min, born August 22, 1996) is a former member of the girl group April; and Jiwoo (Jeon Ji-woo, born October 4, 1996) joined DSP Media through auditions. Their co-ed concept — mixing male and female members — was unusual in K-pop at the time of their debut.
KARD has released eight mini-albums, with their most recent being Drift in 2025. Their debut single “Oh NaNa” charted in South Korea and gained significant traction in Latin America, Europe, and North America. Their discography includes albums such as You & Me (2017), Hola Hola (2017), Red Moon (2018), Ride on the Wind (2018), Dusk Till Dawn (2019), Way with Words (2021), Re: (2022), and Drift (2025). They won the AAA Rookie Award in 2017 and a Best Co-Ed group award in 2023. Their total Korean album sales stand at approximately 105,000 units, according to Korean Sales tracking data. They have embarked on multiple world tours including Wild KARD, Playground, and the Drift World Tour in 2025–2026 covering Asia, the Americas, and Europe. In February 2026, member Jiwoo released her solo EP (EX)IST and the single “Home Sweet Home,” as reported by The Chosun Ilbo.
No members of KARD have publicly confirmed romantic relationships. All four members — J.Seph, BM, Somin, and Jiwoo — are unmarried with no publicly known children. BM, born and raised in Los Angeles, frequently speaks English in interviews and on social media, broadening KARD’s English-speaking audience. The group is based in Seoul, South Korea, under DSP Media.
KARD’s combined net worth is not publicly available, as no major financial publication has released a verified figure for the group. Their income derives from album sales, international touring, streaming royalties, and brand partnerships. Industry context suggests established K-pop idol earnings can range from tens of thousands to over $1 million annually, depending on the group’s contract structure and touring activity.
KARD has four members: J.Seph (Kim Tae-hyung, born June 21, 1992), BM (Matthew Kim/Kim Jin-seok, born October 20, 1992, born in the USA), Somin (Jeon So-min, born August 22, 1996), and Jiwoo (Jeon Ji-woo, born October 4, 1996). They debuted in July 2017 under DSP Media.
As of 2026, J.Seph is 33 years old, BM is 33 years old, Somin is 29 years old, and Jiwoo is 29 years old. The oldest member (J.Seph and BM share the same birth year of 1992) and the youngest (Jiwoo, born October 4, 1996) are separated by about four years.
The heights of KARD members are: J.Seph at approximately 5’10” (178 cm), BM at 6’2″ (188 cm), Somin at 5’4″ (163 cm), and Jiwoo at 5’5″ (165 cm). BM is notably tall by K-pop standards at 6’2″.
Yes, KARD is still active. They released the Drift album in 2025 and completed an associated world tour into 2026 covering Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Member Jiwoo also launched a solo career in 2026 with the EP (EX)IST, released in February 2026 according to Korea JoongAng Daily.
KARD is best known for being one of the few active co-ed idol groups in K-pop, mixing male and female performers in the same group. Their debut single “Oh NaNa” (January 2017) generated substantial pre-debut buzz internationally, particularly in Latin America and Europe. Their sound blends tropical pop, EDM, and moombahton, helping them develop a distinct niche within K-pop.