Top 8 Richest Korean Actors In The World (2022 -2023)
Who are The World’s Richest Korean Actors In THE WORLD?
Are you curious to find out who is the world’s richest Korean actors according to their net worth (as of 2022-2023)? We created a list of the 8 highest-paid and most wealthy actors in South Korea.- The Hallyu star, who ranks as the richest Korean actor, surpassed the $100 million threshold and has a net worth three times bigger than the 2nd place.
8. Lee Seung-gi
Firstly, Lee Seung-gi rose to fame as a singer and later became one of the richest actors in Korea. With a net worth of $16 Million, Lee Seung-gi is the 8th richest Korean actor. In 2010, Lee Seung-gi was featured in the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list, ranked seventh, subsequently in 4th place in 2011, sixth in 2012, 2015, and 2022.- His breakthrough series is Brilliant Legacy (2009).
- He debuted in acting with the drama series Infamous Chil Sisters (2016).
7. Park Seo-joon
In 2011, Park Seo-joon began his acting career through the music video for Bang Yong-guk’s single “I Remember.” With a net worth of $21 Million, Park Seo-joon ranks as the 7th richest Korean actor.- He landed his first leading role in the Kdrama A Witch’s Love (2014).
- Park Seo-joon’s breakthrough series is the rom-com medical drama Kill Me, Heal Me (2015).
6. Hyun Bin
Hyun Bin (born Kim Tae-pyung) is one of the highest-paid and most influential actors in South Korea. With and net worth of $21 Million, Hyun Bin ranks as the 6th richest Korean actor.- In 2003, Hyun Bin officially debuted on screen in the rom-com series Bodyguard.
- Hyun Bin’s breakthrough series is the romantic comedy series My Name is Kim Sam-soon (2005).
5. Song Joong Ki
Next in line on the list of the 12 richest Korean actors is Song Joong-ki, with a net worth of $24 million, who ranks in fifth place.- He debuted in 2008 with the film A Frozen Flower.
- Song Joong-ki’s breakthrough series is the historical drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010).
4. Lee Min-Ho
Lee Min-ho is the most-followed Korean actor on social media and the 4th richest Korean actor, with a net worth of $26 Million. He wins $2.5 million from product endorsements only.- He debuted in 2006 with the drama Secret Campus.
- His breakthrough series is Boys Over Flowers (2009).
3. Lee Jong-Suk is the third-richest Korean actor.
At 15 years old, before his acting career, Lee Jong-suk debuted in 2005 as a runway model, becoming the youngest male model to join the Seoul Fashion Week. Lee Jong-Suk ranks as the third richest Korean actor, with a net worth of $32 Million.- He made his acting debut in 2010 with the Korean drama Prosecutor Princess.
- Lee Jong-suk’s breakthrough role was in Secret Garden (2010).
2. So Ji-Sub is the second-richest Korean actor.
So Ji-Sub, who begins his career as a jeans model, is one of the most famous actors and rappers in Korea. The star So Ji-Sub ranks as the second richest Korean actor with a net worth of $41 Million, which is almost 3 three times smaller than Kim Soo-hyun’s fortune.- In 1996, So Ji-Sub debuted in the TV series Three Guys and Three Girls.
- His breakthrough is What Happened in Bali (2004).
1. Kim Soo-hyun is the richest Korean actor.
From 2012 to 2016, including 2021, Kim was featured in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 list. In 2016, Forbes featured Kim in their 30 Under 30 Asia list. Kim Soo-hyun ranks as the highest-paid and richest Korean actor, with a total net worth of $117 million.- In 2007, Kim Soo-hyun debuted in the family sitcom Kimchi Cheese Smile.
- Kim’s breakthrough series is Dream High (2011).