Updated 7 December 2023 at 08:27 IST
Kim Soo Hyun to Lee Jung Jae, 7 highest-paid K-drama actors
K-dramas enjoy immense popularity across the globe and South Korean actors are some of the highest-paid celebs in the world.
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Ji Chang-wook, popular for Empress Ki and Healer has an estimated net worth of $12.5 million. He reportedly earned around $42,000 per episode. Image: IMDb
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Crash Landing on You fame Hyun Bin has acted in various Korean dramas. Reportedly, the actor earned $113,000 per episode which is approximately Rs 93.75 lakh. Image: IMDb
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Kim Soo Hyun, It's Okay to Not Be Okay actor, charges fees of approximately $423,000, which is approximately Rs 3.5 crore per episode for the series. Image: IMDb
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Squid Game fame Lee Jung Jae gained significant prominence after the show became a success. The Golden Globe winner approximately earned $248,000 (around Rs 2 crore) per episode. Image: IMDb
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Lee Min Ho, prominent for his role in Boys Over Flowers is one of the highest-earning actors in South Korea. Lee Min Ho charges a fee of $80,000, which is nearly Rs 66 lakh per episode. Image: IMDb
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Jo In-sung, popular for Something Happened in Bali (2004), Spring Day, earned an estimated $67,100 per episode. His net worth is estimated to be $12 million. Image: IMDb
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So Ji Sub has featured in K-dramas like Cain And Abel and Master’s Sun. He has an estimated net worth of around 16 million USD, and an estimated earning of around 67,100 USD per episode he shoots for. Image: IMDb
Published By : Jyothi Jha
Published On: 7 December 2023 at 08:27 IST