Baim Wong has filed a divorce petition against Paula Verhoeven at the South Jakarta Religious Court on Tuesday (8/10). Following his divorce suit against Paula, Baim poured out his feelings in a press conference. He discussed how Paula was the only person who accused him of being stingy.
Not accepting being called a stingy husband, the 43-year-old man then said that he had tried to fulfill his obligations as head of the household. In fact, Baim admitted that he provided for all of his wife's family more than he gave to his own parents.
"If I'm called stingy, how can I possibly support her family? I give to her parents more than I give to my own parents," said Baim.
Despite the personal issues he is facing, it is undeniable that Baim Wong has carved out great success in the entertainment and business world. He is known as one of the celebrities who is able to manage various sources of income which makes him one of the financially stable public figures.
The following is a review of Baim Wong's sources of income , summarized by brilio.net from various sources, Wednesday (9/10).
YouTube/Baim Paula
Baim Wong and Paula Verhoeven have had great success with their YouTube channel, Baim Paula, which has 21.3 million subscribers. This channel is on the list of the highest-earning YouTubers in Indonesia in 2023. It is estimated that their income from YouTube ranges from Rp97.5 million to Rp1.55 billion per month.
Instagram/@baimwong
In addition to being active as a YouTuber, Baim Wong continues his acting career that made his name big. He still stars in various films such as Berbalas Kejar and Terkutuk. Not only that, he now also has his own production house, Tiger Wong Entertainment, and has become a director and producer of several films.
Instagram/@baimwong
Baim Wong founded Tiger Wong Entertainment, a production house that operates in various entertainment sectors. The company focuses on media, business, and affiliation, and even received a capital injection of IDR 1.5 trillion from the Adhya Group. Under Tiger Wong, there are also businesses such as Tiger Wong Esports and Lumine Studio.
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In late 2023, Baim Wong founded Tiger Wong Agency to help content creators develop their talents. This agency does not charge any fees for those who want to join, becoming a new creative platform for influencers on social media.
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Tiger Wong Moto is an electric motorcycle business launched by Baim Wong in July 2024. This electric motorcycle is priced from IDR 3.9 million to IDR 5.9 million, and can be purchased online through the official website or e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and Tokopedia.
Instagram/@baimwong
Baim Wong also often receives endorsements from various brands on his social media. The products he promotes vary, from clothing, food, to baby products. Income from this endorsement can even reach billions of rupiah.
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In the culinary world, Baim Wong has several businesses such as Roti Romi, a 24-hour restaurant that sells bread and coffee. In addition, he also founded Bakpia Wong Keraton, which sells typical Yogyakarta bakpia souvenirs.