Kim Soo Hyun is 3 times richer than So Ji Sub, Lee Min Ho - Where is Song Joong Ki in the top richest stars in Kbiz

An NhiApr 11, 2022 at 11:54

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They are all popular male stars of the Korean entertainment industry, so Kim Soo Hyun, Lee Min Ho, Song Joong Ki ... have an admirable net worth.

Thanks to the movie and commercials, Korean actors have extremely high incomes. CEO World magazine has announced the list of 5 actors with the highest net worth in Korea.

Accordingly, "teacher" Kim Soo Hyun leads the list with a net worth of up to $ 117 million (about VND 2674 billion). This is not surprising because he is the actor who enjoys the highest salary in movies and commercials in the Korean entertainment industry today. Even Kim Soo Hyun's net worth is almost 3 times higher than that of the 2nd person, So Ji Sub. The remaining names in the top 5 include Lee Jong Suk, Lee Min Ho and Song Joong Ki.

1. Kim Soo Hyun - 117 million dollars (2674 billion dong)

At the time of filming The Stars Bring You, Kim Soo Hyun's advertising salary was 600 million won (VND 12 billion). So far, this number has increased to 800 million won (VND 16 billion). In Korea alone, "the teacher" pocketed more than 10 million dollars (VND 228 billion) through the signing of 15 advertising contracts. With 30 commercials in the Chinese market, the actor earned even more money, up to $ 81 million (VND 1851 billion).

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Kim Soo Hyun also received a huge movie salary, up to 84,000 dollars (1.9 billion dong) per episode. In 2013 and 2015, Kim Soo Hyun entered the top 5 of Forbes Korea's list of powerful celebrities, at 4th and 2nd place, respectively.

2. So Ji Sub - $41 million (VND 937 billion)

According to CEO World, the estimated net worth of So Ji Sub after more than 20 years in the profession is about $41 million (VND 937 billion). The salary for each episode of the cult actor is up to 67.1 thousand dollars (1.4 billion dong).

With a "terrible" income from filming, advertising and many years of experience in showbiz, So Ji Sub decided to establish the entertainment company 51K Entertainment in 2009. The actor took the helm and, at the same time, set himself up. name for the company. The growth of 51K Entertainment brings So Ji Sub a profit of hundreds of billions of won every year.

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In addition to the entertainment business, So Ji Sub also tried her hand at the food and beverage business. He is the owner of a coffee shop called A Twosome Place by 51K, located in Apgujeong-dong area of Gangnam district - where the rich are concentrated.

So Ji Sub, although ranked 2nd on this list, still has nearly 3 times lower net worth than Kim Soo Hyun.

3. Lee Jong Suk - $32 million (VND 731 billion)

Since 2016, the salary for each episode of Lee Jong Suk has reached 50 million won (1 billion VND) per episode. Thanks to his bright and handsome face, the male god When She Sleeps also makes a lot of money through advertising contracts.

In addition to being a good actor, Lee Jong Suk is also very good at investing in real estate. It is known that he bought a mansion worth $ 4.2 million (about 96 billion) at Nine One Hannam. This high-end apartment complex in Seoul is home to some of the biggest influencers, such as BIGBANG's G-dragon, and each property "is equipped with an elevator and private courtyard".

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His real estate purchases don't stop there - according to the Manila Bulletin, the actor owns three more properties in the affluent neighborhood of Hannam-dong for a staggering $13.6 million. la (VND 313 billion).

Since 2020, he has regularly appeared in the ranking of the richest Korean actors with a net worth of $ 32 million (VND 731 billion).

4. Lee Min Ho - 26 million dollars (594 billion dong)

Lee Min Ho is one of the top male idols on the Korean screen, with a net worth of up to $26 million (VND 594 billion). Industry insiders revealed that if they wanted to invite Lee Min Ho to perform on stage or promote products, the brand would have to pay him $800,000 (VND 18.2 billion). The movie and commercials of the male god Meteor Garden also reached the highest ranking in Korea.

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Lee Min Ho spends part of his fortune to invest in real estate. The actor owns houses and villas located in Seongdong District, as well as two properties in Seongbuk-dong.

Besides luxury homes, Lee Min Ho's real estate portfolio also includes a 9-story building located in Nonhyeon in the affluent neighborhood of Gangnam-gu, Seoul worth more than $2 million (approximately $46 billion). VND) with a party room, home theater and even an indoor gym.

5. Song Joong Ki - 24 million dollars (548 billion dong)

Song Joong Ki appeared in the list of Korea's most powerful celebrities voted by Forbes from 2013 and 2018, ranked 7th and 8th respectively. Hit movies such as Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Descendants The Sun has helped him become one of the top Hallyu stars, with a net worth of up to $24 million (VND 548 billion). On average, per episode, ex-husband Song Hye Kyo will pocket a salary of $ 50.3 thousand (VND 1.14 billion).

In addition to income from filming and advertising, the actor also invests heavily in real estate and business.

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Song Joong Ki is the owner of a villa in Bangbae-dong, Seoul for 2.5 billion won (2.1 million USD). Not only that, the actor Descendants of the Sun also bought a house in Itaewon, Seoul with an area of up to 600m2 for nearly 10 billion won (8.7 million USD).

Previously, in December 2019, the actor also bought an apartment in Honolulu, Hawaii for 2.8 billion won (2.3 million USD). It has many facilities such as outdoor swimming pool, gym...

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