Kim Soo-hyun to Song Hye-kyo, 7 highest paid K-drama actors

Kim Soo-hyun to Song Hye-kyo, 7 highest paid K-drama actors

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Soo-hyun Kim The 36-year-old, multi-award-winning actor Kim Soo-hyun was already quite well-known and extremely beloved prior to the highly anticipated 2024 K-drama Queen of Tears. His projected salary for each episode is $423,000.

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Lee Jung-jae Although well-known actor Lee Jung-jae is no stranger to the South Korean film industry, his rise to international prominence was sparked by Netflix's 2021 thriller series Squid Game. His projected salary for each episode is $248,000.

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Song Joong-ki A well-known figure in South Korea's entertainment sector, Song has dazzled audiences and won over millions of fans of K-dramas with his skill as an actor in hit shows. His projected salary for each episode is $228,500 USD.

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Song Hye-kyo Song Hye-kyo, one of the first Hallyu stars, has gained popularity since the early 2000s. Her pay per episode is projected to be $163,000.

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Jun Ji-hyun A pioneering Hallyu star herself, Jun Ji-hyun gained prominence for her performance in the romantic comedy My Sassy Girl (2001). Her pay per episode is projected to be $163,000.

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Lee Young-ae The name Lee Young-ae is inextricably linked to the 2003 historical K-drama Dae Jang Geum because of its enormous popularity, which had a major influence on tourism and culture. Her projected salary for each episode is $160,000 USD.

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Hyun Bin Hyun Bin originally became well-known for his performance in the 2005 film My Name is Kim Sam-soon. His success has cemented his place as one of the top Hallyu stars in the world. His projected salary for each episode is $133,000 USD.

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Next : Spice Up Our Love to Hellbound 2, K-drama films and web shows releasing in October 2024

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