By Mimansa Shekhar
Copyright timesnownews
Wealthiest Korean Actors , With a global rise of Korean content – movies and K-dramas, the fees per episode for its actors have also surged in recent years. Especially if you are Hallyu stars or second-generation male leads, you ought to make a lot of money. Here are 10 richest Korean actors and their net worth (approx). 10. So Ji Sub – $46 million, The model-turned-actor gradually worked his way up to become one of Korea’s wealthiest actors. His noteworthy dramas are Glass Slippers, I’m Sorry, I Love You and Master’s Sun. 9. Lee Byung Hun – $50 million, One of the few Korean actors to make a mark in Hollywood with G.I. Joe and Red 2. He’s now known as Front Man in Squid Game, and plays the lead in Park Chan-Wook’s No Other Choice. , 8. Gong Yoo – $55 million, The star of Train to Busan became a fan-favourite with Goblin, and more recently as the recruiter in Squid Game. He’s one of the most sought after Korean stars. 7. Park Seo Joon – $60 million, The handsome and charismatic actor is known for Kill Me, Heal Me, Itaewon Class, Fight For My Way, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, Gyeongseong Creature and Hollywood movie The Marvels. He’s a global star who often invests in start-ups. 6. Lee Jung Jae – $65 million, Leading Korean film star from the 1990s, Lee became a global phenomenon with Squid Game. He now directs and acts in major projects, co-owns Artist Company, and invests in restaurants and real estate. , 5. Ji Chang Wook – $75 million, His journey from being a supporting actor to an action star in Healer and The K2, and later as a romantic lead in Suspicious Partner, Lovestruck in the City, Melting Me Softly and Welcome to Samdal-ri proves his versatility. 4. Hyun Bin – $90 million, From rom-coms to action, he’s one of the most powerful stars of Korean entertainment industry. Known for My Lovely Sam Soon, Crash Landing on You, Secret Garden and more, he’s tried various genres. 3. Song Joong Ki – $95 million, Song’s breakout roles happened in Sungkyunkwan Scandal and The Innocent Man, and his fame skyrocketed globally with Descendants of the Sun. He continued with Vincenzo and Reborn Rich while venturing into Hollywood. His income stems from high acting fees, luxury endorsements, and prime real estate in Seoul. , 2. Lee Min Ho – $110 million, Continuing his global dominance for over 15 years, Lee rose to fame with Boys Over Flowers, The Heirs, The King: Eternal Monarch, Legend of the Blue Sea, and Pachinko. Beyond acting, he thrives in advertising for luxury brands and owns a production company for greater creative control and revenue. 1. Kim Soo Hyun – $120 million, Despite scandals, Kim’s no. 1 spot remains. My Love from the Star, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay and Queen of Tears star earned up to $600,000 per episode, becoming one of the highest-paid actors in K-drama history. And he remains on top!
