How do you think not having korean GP on their side affects 4th generation groups specially boygroups?

well the only question is are they making more or less money than their female counterparts or the previous 3rd generation counterparts

It's not like 3rd gen boygroups had a huge GP support

Quote from selfmate

well the only question is are they making more or less money than their female counterparts or the previous 3rd generation counterparts

This.

They earn and can tour in different places and countries. Korean gp recognition isn’t everything…

I don't think BG need the GP support to survive, it was always more about their fanbase supporting them.

As long as they still manage to get a loyal fanbase - which seems to be the case - they will do fine.

Having a korean fandom ensures high front-loaded downloads (see Golden Child, ONF, The Boyz, TXT, even ASTRO).

That doesn't help in the long run because they're not streaming effectively or enough (the fandoms aren't that big compared to the userbases of FLO and Melon), which is how most songs are getting digital points after their 1st few months on Gaon.

However, having a Korean fandom also ensures high Hanteo sales and good votes for local award shows. AB6IX got a bonsang last year at Soribada awards because their fans know how to use the platform and vote efficiently.

Fd is most important in long term. Only few members of groups stay relevant with gp after peak. But fd will be with u for decades.

And bgs can make money from that. Millions.

Ofc thats being said having gp is something everyone wishes to have in your own country.

They're popular outside of Korea and have decent sized fanbases so I think they'll be fine.

The only downside I see is that they probably won't be remembered much or have much of a lasting legacy outside of kpop fans in 10 years or so.

who needs gp on the side when you have a big ass dedicated fandom helping you earn way better

Many people above this post have delineated reasons how they won't be affected. For the sake of completing the picture, and helping you answer your question OP, I'll elaborate on the negatives.

The great disadvantage is a sharp limitation in

income and ability to pioneer a solo career afterwards. The income bit can be ameliorated through tours later on, but as long as covid remains, it is a bit hard.

Artists who do well digitally and thus have an implied interest among the GP gain much of their income through CFs, where they may earn thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of USD per apperance. This avenue is, of course, mostly closed to these new boygroups - who instead rely on money from TV appearances and album sales. However, as we know, album sales revenue is mostly eaten up by the label and production costs, and TV appearances do not pay well.

Furthermore, it may affect individual member's prospects of going solo. It is a bit difficult to justify the investment for companies, when the artists are incapable of producing a domestic hit. Of course, we are still a bit of a ways off from when most of these artists would think to have a solo album but it is something to consider.

Album sales pay good profit, if you have good contract. Kara, a gg had 50% profit contract and made milions from album sales . If a group can sell millions and have good contract terms , royalties pay big!

Gp recognition for a group can pay fron cfs. But only some members stay relevant after group

But touring merchandise, pay big in long tern. Hence whole group makes money

means c list or lower careers when their groups disbands and companies not wanting to resign, like got7

AKA - YOUR GROUP WILL BE IRRELEVANT IN 5 YEARS