Hyeri's Maldives Villa Holiday Draws Korean Attention as Weekly Stays Top $140,000

South Korean singer and actor Hyeri's luxury Maldives holiday has drawn fresh attention to the country's most expensive villas. Hyeri, a former member of K-pop group Girl's Day, vacationed in the Maldives last April. Citing a Chosun Ilbo report published on April 25, 2026, the article said Hyeri gave her staff a Maldives holiday. Luxury travel listings show rates for such villas exceed $20,000 per night, meaning a week's stay can cost more than $140,000. Hyeri stayed at a resort in Dhaalu Atoll, among the Maldives' top-tier resorts. Photos from her stay continue to circulate on social media and other online platforms, the report said, adding to the Maldives' popularity among South Koreans. Breaking Travel News reported on April 19, 2026 that in addition to the Maldives' blue lagoons and white sandy beaches, the private-island concept has become highly popular among high-end travelers. Some resorts offer resort credit of up to $300, making it easier for travelers to plan holidays. When celebrities visit such destinations and share their experiences on social media, the Maldives receives more international attention, the report said. Tourism is a main pillar of the Maldives economy. According to Tourism Ministry statistics cited in the article, the Maldives received 2,246,516 tourists last year, a 9.8 percent increase from the 2,046,615 tourists who visited in 2024. Visit Maldives Corporation has said tourism revenue last year was expected to exceed $5.4 billion. While $140,000 a week is not typical tourist spending, the report said it highlights the high prices set for the Maldives' top-tier exclusive holidays.