Revealed! This is Kim Hee Ae's Payment in the Drama 'THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED'

Kapanlagi.com - THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED drama has once again achieved the highest ratings in the history of Korean cable TV networks. This is inseparable from the role of Kim Hee Ae as the main character.

Not long ago, the latest episode of the Korean variety show RUMOR HAS IT revealed Kim Hee Ae's payment in the drama THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED. They said that the 54-year-old actress has received a high payment.

Considering the drama's 16 episodes plus reruns, Kim Hee Ae is expected to receive more than one million dollars for her appearance.

1. Most Expensive Payment

According to Koreaboo, Kim Hee Ae is paid an average of USD 57,000 - 65,000. In other words, she is paid the equivalent of IDR 850 - 970 million per episode for her role as Ji Sun Woo.

"This is higher than the average wages received by some Korean actresses. However, Go Hyun Jung, Jun Ji Hyun, Son Ye Jin, and Song Hye Kyo are artists who are paid higher than Kim Hee Ae," said one media institution in Korea.

2. Netizen's Opinion

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Seeing this, many Korean netizens are surprised to see Kim Hee Ae's salary. Because for them, the number is still considered low considering the popularity of the drama she starred in.

"She deserves to be paid more. This show has been promoted using her name since the beginning. So really, she should be paid more," wrote one netizen.

Meanwhile, thanks to her amazing acting in THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED, Kim Hee Ae has been nominated for the Best Actress award at the 56th BAEKSANG ARTS AWARDS.

(kor/lmp)