Having Fantastic Salaries, Here are 8 Famous Korean Actors with the Highest Fees!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Fadya Jasmin

The Korean entertainment industry, including Korean dramas, is one of the most popular industries today. Continuously producing new works, Korean dramas have become highly anticipated entertainment for fans of Korean dramas. In addition to being known for their exceptional production, the success of Korean dramas cannot be separated from the presence of talented actors and actresses. In the Korean entertainment industry, there are several Korean actors who are considered A-list actors.

The term A-list refers to actors who are highly successful due to their exceptional acting skills. With their highly impressive acting talent, Korean dramas and films starring these A-list actors often attract the attention of viewers and receive high ratings. Their abilities are unquestionable, and some of these A-list Korean actors are even rumored to be the highest-paid actors for each episode. From Kim Soo Hyun to Hyun Bin, here are 8 famous Korean actors with the highest fees!

1. Kim Soo Hyun

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Handsome actor Kim Soo Hyun is the first name on the list of highest-paid actors. Starting his acting debut in 2007, Kim Soo Hyun has successfully showcased his amazing acting talent. Throughout his 16-year career as an actor, Kim Soo Hyun has starred in several popular Korean dramas, such as MOON EMBRACING THE SUN (2012), MY LOVE FROM THE STAR (2013), REAL (2015), IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY (2020), and ONE ORDINARY DAY (2021). His acting skills are unquestionable, and it is known that Kim Soo Hyun earns a payment of 2.5 billion for each episode. Additionally, Kim Soo Hyun is known to have a net worth of around 25 million US dollars or approximately 375 billion.

2. Song Joong Ki

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The star of the drama DESCENDANTS OF THE SUN, Song Joong Ki, is ranked second among the highest-paid actors. The actor, who is now 38 years old, started his acting debut in 2008. In his 15-year career, Song Joong Ki has starred in various Korean dramas, such as THE INNOCENT MAN (2012), MAN TO MAN (2017), ARTHDAL CHRONICLES (2019), and VINCENZO (2021). His acting prowess has placed him among the A-list Korean actors, with a payment of 2.4 billion per episode and a total net worth of 24 million US dollars or equivalent to 361 billion.

3. Hyun Bin

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Famous Korean actor popular for the drama CRASH LANDING ON YOU, Hyun Bin is also the next actor to receive the highest payment. Hyun Bin started his acting career since 2003, thanks to his acting skills, Hyun Bin has received many roles for various Korean drama titles. He has starred in a number of Korean dramas, such as THE SNOW QUEEN (2006), WORLDS WITHIN (2008), SECRET GARDEN (2010), and MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA (2018). Hyun Bin received a payment of 1.4 billion for each scene and has a net worth of 150 billion.

4. Lee Min Ho

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The handsome and talented actor, Lee Min Ho, is certainly not unfamiliar to fans of Korean dramas. The actor who became popular with the drama BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS is one of the famous actors from South Korea. Lee Min Ho made his debut as an actor in 2003 and has starred in a series of popular Korean dramas, such as CITY HUNTER (2011), THE HEIRS (2013), LEGEND OF THE BLUE SEA (2016), and THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH (2020). Successfully capturing attention with his acting talent, Lee Min Ho is known to receive a payment of 1.2 billion and has a net worth of 180 billion.

5. So Ji Sub

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So Ji Sub became the next actor known to have the highest fee. Born in 1977, this actor officially started his debut in 1997 through a Korean drama titled MODEL. Having a career in the Korean drama industry for 26 years, So Ji Sub has successfully starred in a series of Korean dramas, such as SOMETHING HAPPENED IN BALI (2004), I'M SORRY, I LOVE YOU (2004), PHANTOM (2012), MASTER'S SUN (2013), OH MY VENUS (2015), MY SECRET TERRIUS (2018), to DOCTOR LAWYER (2022). With exceptional talent, So Ji Sub is known to receive a fee of 1 billion for each episode and has a total wealth of 241 billion.

6. Jo In Sung

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Jo In Sung became known to the public after successfully taking on a role in the drama WHAT HAPPENED IN BALI which aired in 2004. The actor, who is currently 42 years old, started his career as an actor in 1999. During his 24-year career, Jo In Sung's name has soared as his acting talent in Korean dramas successfully captured attention. The list of Korean dramas he has starred in includes SPRING DAYS (2005), THAT WINTER, THE WIND BLOWS (2013), IT'S OKAY, THAT LOVE (2014), DEAR MY FRIENDS (2016), and the latest one MOVING (2023). Always stunning with his acting skills, Jo In Sung is known to earn 1 billion for each episode and has a net worth of 180 billion.

7. Gong Yoo

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Often referred to as ahjussi with the charm of an oppa, handsome actor Gong Yoo is already known as one of the best actors in South Korea. Born in 1979, he began his career as an actor in 2001 with the drama SCHOOL 4. Always showcasing his amazing acting talent, Gong Yoo has successfully starred in several popular Korean dramas and films, such as THE 1^ST SHOP OF COFFEE PRINCE (2007), BIG (2012), GUARDIAN: THE LONELY AND GREAT GOD (2016), TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016), and KIM JI YOUNG BORN 1982 (2019). Not taking on many drama roles, Gong Yoo is known as a Korean actor who is more active in appearing in feature films and earns a fee of 900 million per episode.

8. Lee Seung Gi

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Name Lee Seung Gi has been known as one of the Korean actors with remarkable acting skills. However, not only famous as an actor, Lee Seung Gi has also been known as a singer who has released several songs, one of them is Will You Marry Me. Debuting as an actor in 2006, Le Seung Gi successfully starred in several popular Korean dramas, such as BRILLIANT LEGACY (2009), MY GIRLFRIEND IS A NINE TAILED FOX (2010), A KOREAN ODYSSEY (2017), VAGABOND (2019), and THE LAW CAFE (2022). Through the dramas he starred in, Lee Seung Gi is known to earn 874 million for one episode and has a wealth of 239 billion.

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