Although I have a lot of daily writing assignments and gossip, I've always wanted to write a series like this—yes, it's also part of the gossip. Based on backstage chats at events and leaks from agents, I've summarized a few common phenomena about these S-list actresses in the industry—those who are guaranteed a gold card at the TRE Taipei International Adult Exhibition. I'll write down the names if I can, and please forgive me if I can't, after all, I still have a business to run…
Okay, first of all, they're all richer than you and I imagine!
"Let me tell you, I think I've saved up 30 million yen (about NT$8.24 million) this year." I overheard a top-tier adult film actress say this to her manager backstage at an event—not to brag, but because she was really worried about what to do with the money. Because she's easily influenced, she took someone's advice and withdrew all her money and kept it at home, but she's afraid of being broken into or having a fire. So she asked her manager for advice:
She's one of the top actresses in the industry, and her complete lack of understanding about money management was truly eye-opening; I almost fainted. However, 30 million yen (approximately NT$8.24 million) is no small sum. Previously, only Akiho Yoshizawa mentioned earning that much in a year when discussing her salary on a TV program. Now, this actress has actually "saved" 30 million yen, clearly earning much more.
Why? How can she earn so much?
This requires looking at their income structure: What is the most important source of income for actresses? Naturally, this refers to the monthly filming schedule. According to industry norms, an exclusive actress working for a production company typically earns around 1 million yen. If sales are good, there's a raise when the contract is renegotiated; conversely, if sales are poor, she'll be dropped upon contract expiration or have her fee reduced during contract renegotiation. Superstars like Yua Mikami practically have everything the production company can demand; with each contract renegotiation, the difference in her fee compared to her juniors is likely unimaginable…
Besides this, actresses also earn income from product endorsements and appearances at events. These events include meet-and-greets to promote the production company's work, autograph sessions for photobooks or cards (JH), and shows from overseas, including adult expos, photo shoots, and other events. Girl, actresses with many activities, like Tenshi Moe, have over a hundred public events a year. While not every event pays a large sum (some production company events are almost free, only covering travel expenses), the accumulated earnings are still considerable:
Given this actress's popularity overseas and her event fees, plus her visits to Taiwan... Regarding her earnings, I think saving up to 30 million yen (8.24 million NTD) is reasonable. And please note, while she's popular, she's not quite at the level of Mikami or Takahashi. Mikami only mentioned on TV that her signing bonus was enough to buy a secondhand house in a prime location in Tokyo, but after several years, I can tell you she's become even stronger. Even if she hasn't personally stated her annual income, knowing the prices of the products she endorses and seeing manufacturers consistently buying them tells you she earns an astonishing amount.
Therefore, being an exclusive S-class actress for a production company is truly the most comfortable group in the industry. They don't need to film many movies; as long as they carefully choose product endorsements and events, they can reach the top of the industry pyramid. However, even so, I still think they need to make their films better. After all, the vast majority of them reach S-list status not only because of their striking looks but also because of their high-quality work. So please, to maintain their popularity and sales, make sure their films are well-made!
Actresses pictured (from top to bottom):
Hiyori Yoshioka
Teru Yumemi
Amin Shinna
Yua Mikami
