TOP  HIGHEST PAID KOREAN ACTORS IN 2022

The Top 10

The Top 10

The Top 10

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Fee per episode: $164,000 Estimated total earnings from Kdramas: $24 million

#1. KIM SOO HYUN

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Recently, He appeared in One Ordinary Day, a Korean version of the critically renowned BBC series Criminal Justice. According to reports, he be paid roughly $440,000 per episode for the series.

Fee per episode: $67,000 Estimated total earnings from Kdramas: $24 million

#2. SO JI SUB

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So Ji-sub, 43, was paid roughly US$ 67,000 each episode last year, according to reports, making him one of the highest-paid Korean drama actors. He is the owner of CJ Foodville's A Twosome Place in Apgujeong-dong.

Fee per episode: $84,000 Estimated total earnings from Kdramas: $14 million

#3. HYUN BIN

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Hyun Bin's worldwide success established his status as a prominent Hallyu star. He is one of South Korea's highest-paid and most powerful actors. In 2013, the actor received the president's prize for saving over US$ 3.3 million at the 50th Savings Day ceremony.

Fee per episode: $62,000 Estimated total earnings from Kdramas: $14 million

#4. LEE MIN HO

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JLee Min Ho has established himself as a top Hallyu star as a result of the popularity of his television series; he is the most followed South Korean actor on social media. Lee was the first Korean celebrity to have a Madame Tussauds wax figure created in his likeness

Fee per episode: $50,000 Estimated total earnings from Kdramas: $22.5 million

#5. ji chang wook

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Ji Chang-wook is one of the most well-known performers in Korean dramas, as well as one of the highest-paid. According to reports, he charges around $50,000 every episode.

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Fee per episode: $67,000 Estimated total earnings from Kdramas: $12 million

#6. JO IN SUNG

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With a variety of parts in well-received plays and flicks, he has demonstrated his versatility. According to reports, he is paid roughly $90,000 per episode. He was reportedly paid US$ 67,000 per episode till last year.

Fee per episode: $50,000 Estimated total earnings from Kdramas: $12 million

#7. Yoo AH IN

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Hellbound fame Yoo Ah In is a social and creative activist in addition to his cinematic work. On his social media account, he is also recognised for his politically and socially heated opinions. He was placed second on Forbes Korea's Power Celebrity list in 2016.

Fee per episode: $50,000 Estimated total earnings from Kdramas: $10 million

#8. LEE JONG SUK

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He began his modelling career in 2005 at the age of 15, making him the youngest male model.  Due to Lee's success in China, a wax figure of him was placed on display at Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong.

Fee per episode: $60,000 Estimated total earnings from Kdramas: $7 million

#9. lee seung gi

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Lee Seung-gi is one of the rare celebrities who has been praised as an actor, singer, and talk show host, earning him the moniker "triple threat." He is also ranked fourth on the list of Korea's highest-paid actors for 2021. he makes $60,000 per episode.

Fee per episode: $50,000 Estimated total earnings from Kdramas: $5 million

#10. SONG JONG KI

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He was named to the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list for the first time in 2013, ranking eighth, then second in 2017, and seventh in 2018. His international recognition as a top Hallyu star in the entertainment industry.

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