The Korean wave is taking the world by storm; thanks to its widespread fandom that Korean actors are thriving and earning millions. Here's the list of the richest Korean stars of all time!
Over the years, the Korean entertainment industry has produced some of the best dramas and movies of all time. K-dramas and movies are becoming fan favourite due to their diverse content. The Korean wave entered the Indian market in 2002, and it has only grown for the best ever since. The OTT platforms have further escalated the global growth of Korean content.
This growth of the industry has subsequently allowed its artists to prosper and thrive. The worldwide phenomena of K-dramas have not only given recognition to the actors but also allowed their net worth to grow. Today, the Korean industry has some of the richest actors ever. Here’s a list of K-town's top wealthiest actors who are ruling hearts and leading the wealth charts.
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My Love From The Star actor, Kim Soo Hyun is the highest-paid actor in Korea. He enjoys a huge social media following and is one of the most successful actors of the generation. It is estimated that the actor earns about INR 2.5 crores a year. His net worth is about USD 117 million. Some of his acclaimed dramas and movies are Dream High, It's Okay To Not Be Okay, and Moon Embracing The Sun. The actor charges around USD 166,426 per episode.
So Ji Sub is popularly known as Yoo Min Ho. He is the first actor in Korea to have a street named after him. The actor’s net worth is around USD 41 million. The actor reportedly charges USD 67,100 per scene for his dramas and movies. Apart from this, So Ji Sub is also a member of Korea’s water polo team and even has published his photo essay book. Some of his popular shows are Cain And Abel, Master’s Sun, Oh My Venus, and I’m Sorry, I Love You.
One can’t make the richest Korean actors list and skip out on Korea’s SRK, which is Lee Min Ho. Lee Min Ho is described as the poster boy of Korean dramas. He enjoys a huge fan following across the globe and has a massive bank balance. The actor charges USD 78,700 per scene and has an estimated net worth of USD 26 million. Some of Lee Min Ho’s hit dramas and shows are Boys Over Flowers, City Hunter, The Heirs, The King: Eternal Monarch, Pachinko, and Gangnam Blues.
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Hyun Bin is the best actor of Korea. He rose to global prominence with the drama, Crash Landing On You. Before this, he had a series of hit shows like Secret Graden, Sam Soon, and My Name Is Kim. The actor has a net worth of USD 21 million. It is also rumoured that Hyun Bin earned around KWD 130 million for each episide of his drama, Crash Landing On You. Apart from this, the actor charges USD 83,900 for every scene.
The brand ambassador of Dior, Park Seo Joon is one of the most successful actors in Korea. The actor has given hits like Hwarong, Iteawon Class, Fiight For My Way, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, She Was Pretty and more. Park Seo Joon charges around USD 25,000 per episode. His net worth is about USD 20 million. The actor started his journey with a music video and now rules the industry.
Every K-drama lover is well aware of Song Joong Ki, whether it is from Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Descendants Of The Sun, or A Werewolf Boy. The actor has a net worth of USD 25 million and charges around USD 166,426 for each episode. The actor is quite popular for his baby face and is known for looking the same ever since his debut. The Descendants Of The Sun actor, Song Joong ki is also a dad of a baby boy.
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Lee Joong-Suk is one of the highest-paid actors and also the youngest Seoul fashion week model. He rose to prominence with dramas like W, My Romance Is A Bonus Book, Doctor Stranger, and Pinnochio. His net worth is around USD 50 million, and he charges about USD 50,300 per scene. He is the second youngest highest-paid actor on the list.
Ji Chang Wook is renowned for excelling in every field he tried his hand on. When the actor went for his compulsory military service, he did so well that he was promoted as ‘Sergeant Ji’ and was also awarded for his excellent performance. His shows include Empress Ki, Healer, The K2, Suspicious Partner and Melting Me Softly. Ji Chang Wook charges around USD 42,000 for each scene and has a net worth of USD 13 million.
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Cha Eun Woo is the youngest actor on the list. At the mere age of 26, the actor has accomplished so much at such a early age that its commendable. Cha Eun Woo is also a member of the South Korean boy band, Astro. Some of his popular dramas are True Beauty, Gangnam Beauty, Island, Rookie Historian GoonHae-young and Hit The Top. Cha Eun Woo earns about USD 30,256 million per year, which is estimated to only grow with time.
Born as Kim Seok-woo, Rowoon is one of the most known faces of Korea. He is also the lead vocalist of the boyband, SF9. Rowoon has a net worth of USD 16 million, and he charges around USD 50,000 per episode. Some of his renowned TV shows are Extraordinary You, The King’s Affection, and She Would Never Know.
Let us know who is your favourite amongst all the actors on the list.
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