Becoming the Highest-Paid Artists, Here are the Top 5 Highest-Earning Korean Artists in 2021

Kapanlagi.com - South Korea, known for its well-organized entertainment industry, has enabled artists from the land of ginseng to earn such high income. In fact, some artists who have long been involved in the entertainment industry and have high popularity will be paid billions of rupiah for one episode of their appearance on the screen.

The price they offer is indeed proportional to their acting abilities. Their already popular image among the public is unlikely to cause a drama or film production house to suffer losses.

Even if it's someone like Kim So Hyun or Song Joong Ki starring in a drama, the production team is ready to give an extraordinary tip, because they will surely bring a drama or film with high ratings. Ratings and the high level of audience interest are what will bring great profits to a drama or film production.

The payment they receive is also in line with their professionalism in their work. Moreover, with a wealth of experience they have gained, they will certainly give their best in front of the camera.

There are many dramas and films that will be aired in 2021, and some of these dramas are starring actors Kim So Hyun and Song Joong Ki. However, in addition to Kim So Hyun and Song Joong Ki, here is a list of the highest-earning South Korean actresses and actors in 2021.

1. Jun Ji Hyun

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Who doesn't know Jun Ji Hyun? This top actress from South Korea is ranked first for the highest-earning celebrity in 2021.

According to allkpop.com, Jun Ji Hyun has earned at least 17 billion KRW or equivalent to 14.7 million USD. If converted into Indonesian Rupiah, the income earned by the actress from the drama LEGEND OF THE BLUE SEA is equivalent to Rp. 209.6 billion. What's even more extraordinary is that this income is generated from the advertisements she received from various brands. This year, Jun Ji Hyun has endorsed 16 different brands. Fantastic, isn't it?

The income from advertisements alone has reached billions of Rupiah, so imagine if Jun Ji Hyun also participates in various dramas? This actress and model also has a very high fee per episode. She receives 120,000 USD or equivalent to Rp 1.7 billion for each episode.

2. Kim So Hyun

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Actor Kim So Hyun is in second place for Korean actors and actresses with the highest income in 2021. The actor, who also acted alongside Jun Ji Hyun in the drama MY LOVE FROM THE STAR, earned 13 billion KRW or equivalent to IDR 106 billion.

This amount is certainly not surprising for Kim So Hyun. The actor, who was once a co-star of the late Sulli, even became the highest-paid actor for one episode.

Kim So Hyun will receive around 600,000 USD for one episode or around IDR 8.5 billion. Certainly, with such a high payment, Kim So Hyun provides something worthy to the production team through his epic acting.

3. Yoo Jae Suk

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This time, a celebrity who is also a Korean MC and comedian, Yoo Jae Suk. The host of RUNNING MAN is in third place for celebrities with the highest income this year. In 2021, Yoo Jae Suk has earned 10 billion KRW or around IDR 123 billion.

Yoo Jae Suk is famous as the 'nation MC' or the most respected host in South Korea. His clean track record of scandals and his relaxed demeanor make him the highest-paid host.

For RUNNING MAN alone, Yoo Jae Suk receives a payment of around 12,000 USD per episode or equivalent to IDR 171 million. That's just for RUNNING MAN, what about other TV shows he hosts? Of course, the fantastic price received by Yoo Jae Suk is worth it considering how lively the atmosphere is when he hosts a show.

4. Song Joong Ki

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This former husband of Song Hye Kyo is also among the highest-earning actors and actresses in Korea this year. Song Joong Ki is in the 4th position after the host Yoo Jae Suk. In 2021, Song Joong Ki's income reached 8 billion KRW or around 99 billion IDR.

The actor who stars in the drama VINCENZO also receives a very high payment when starring in a drama or film. For the drama VINCENZO alone, he receives a payment of around 155,000 USD per episode, which when converted to IDR is at least 2.21 billion IDR per episode.

The payment given by the production company is certainly proportional to the final ratings achieved by the drama VINCENZO, which is 14.636% in its final episode and an average rating of 10% for each episode.

5. Lee Seung Gi

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The handsome actor who recently starred in the drama MOUSE is also among the Korean artists with the highest income this year. According to Allkpop.com, Lee Seung Gi earned 8 billion KRW or around Rp. 86 billion.

This former boyfriend of Yoona SNSD never disappoints viewers with his acting. When starring in VAGABOND in 2019, this handsome actor even received a payment of 120 million Won or around Rp. 1.4 billion.

Written by: Siti Radibah Imatufariq
 

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