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Jun Ji Hyun and Song Hye Kyo Are Said to Be the Highest-Paid Actresses in Korea Right Now, How Much Do They Earn in Their Latest Drama?

Jun Ji Hyun and Song Hye Kyo Are Said to Be the Highest-Paid Actresses in Korea Right Now, How Much Do They Earn in Their Latest Drama?

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Jun Ji Hyun and Song Hye Kyo Are Said to Be the Highest-Paid Actresses in Korea Right Now, How Much Do They Earn in Their Latest Drama?

Song Hye Kyo and Jun Ji Hyun are two top actresses in South Korea who can be considered to achieve great success in every production they star in. These amazing women have an A-list power that has been recognized, especially in South Korea. Some time ago, news circulated about the fees of these two beautiful actresses that may have exceeded everyone's imagination. Song Hye Kyo and Jun Ji Hyun are said to be actresses who have the highest fees, reaching billions of rupiah.

How much do Song Hye Kyo and Jun Ji Hyun earn in their latest drama project? Check out the complete information here.

 

Written by: Satya Trisnasari

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Reported by Koreaboo, Song Hye Kyo and Jun Ji Hyun are reported to have broken the record for the highest-paid actresses in South Korea. 

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According to the media site, both actresses, who played the lead roles, are rumored to have received a salary of 200 million KRW or Rp 2.5 billion (approximately US$168,000) per episode.

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Both dramas starring Song Hye Kyo and Jun Ji Hyun respectively have 16 episodes, and their accumulated earnings reach approximately 3.2 billion KRW or Rp 40 billion (approximately US$2.69 million) for their latest drama projects.

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The ex-wife of Song Joong Ki is reported to have received 100 million KRW or approximately Rp 1 billion (approximately US$84,000) per episode for the tvN series ENCOUNTER, which means her appearance fee for K-Dramas has doubled in the past 3 years.

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Last appearance of Jun Ji Hyun in THE LEGEND OF THE BLUE SEA in 2016 also reported that Jun Ji Hyun's income at that time was 100 million KRW or about Rp 1 billion (around US$84,000) per episode.

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However, it is worth noting that despite the fantastic income of both actresses, the wage gap between actors and actresses in South Korea is still quite apparent. One popular actor, Kim Soo Hyun, receives an income of 500 million KRW or Rp 6.5 billion (around US$420,000) per episode in his appearance in the series ONE ORDINARY DAY.

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Song Hye Kyo is currently busy starring in a melodrama genre drama NOW, WE ARE BREAKING UP. This series marks the return of Song Hye Kyo to the Korean entertainment industry after her last drama ENCOUNTER in 2019.

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He was paired with actor Jang Ki Yong as the main cast. The significant age difference between them became a public spotlight and received praise for Song Hye Kyo's youthful appearance.

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Similarly, Song Hye Kyo also made a comeback this year by starring in the South Korean drama JIRISAN, which aired in October.

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The drama JIRISAN is highly anticipated by viewers because it has an interesting plot and features A-list actors and actresses such as Ju Ji Hoon and Jun Ji Hyun.