The term “green card artist” generally refers to Chinese entertainers who debuted in South Korea and hold permanent residency there. Song Yuqi is one of the most prominent examples of this group, with both strong visibility and commercial value.
Based on industry estimates, her income level is far from modest. For endorsements, Song Yuqi’s current market rate is estimated at around 3 to 4 million RMB per brand. With approximately 19 to 22 active endorsements, the total commercial value of these deals approaches, though may slightly fall short of, 200 million RMB. While long-term contracts and bundled deals can involve discounts, the overall scale remains significant.
In terms of variety shows, her domestic program fees reportedly range from 8 to 12 million RMB per season. Korean variety shows pay less per episode, typically around 100,000 to 200,000 RMB, but when combined with stage performance revenue and long-term exposure, her overall variety-related income is estimated to exceed 200 million RMB cumulatively.
Although the exact profit-sharing ratio between Song Yuqi and her agency is not publicly known, industry norms suggest that renewed contracts often favor established artists, commonly around a 60:40 split in favor of the artist. Under such a structure, her annual take-home income would almost certainly exceed 100 million RMB.
Even under highly conservative assumptions—such as halving all endorsement and commercial earnings—her net annual income would likely remain around 50 million RMB. By entertainment industry standards, this firmly places her in the top-tier bracket. Compared to other high-profile artists who have worked for over a decade and still face scrutiny for earning similar figures, Song Yuqi’s financial standing is undeniably elite.
In conclusion, while Song Yuqi’s workload is undeniably intense, her earnings are anything but low. She may be busy and under pressure, but from an income perspective, she already belongs to the highest echelon of the industry.
