Highest Paid Korean Actresses 2021-2022 (top 10)
How much do Korean actresses make per episode? Who is the highest paid actress in Korea? How much do Korean actresses get paid? You can answer these and many other questions right now by presenting a list of the ten highest paid Korean actresses.
Take a look at the highest paid Korean actresses, from dream girl Park Shin Hye, Shin Min Ah of Cha Cha's hometown, Song Hye Kyo of Vincenzo to "My Sassy Girl" Jun Ji Hyun.
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10. Park Shin Hye
Park Shin Hye is cute - a dream girl for many reasons. Last year, she earned 30 million per episode. She has also been in several campaigns with Valentino and Prada! You can imagine how much she earned! In the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list, the park was ranked 33rd in 2015, 12th in 2017, and 40th in 2021.
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9. Shin Min-ah
Dear Shin Ming-ah of "Hometown of Cha-Cha-Cha" also has power. The 37-year-old most beautiful actress earns millions of won per episode. That's why she's here on the list of the 10 highest paid Korean actresses of 2022.
The acting skills of this actress are excellent. Many adored her role in the drama Oh My Venus, in which she co-starred with So Ji Sub. She is also known for her role in the dramas My Girlfriend is the Nine-Tailed Fox and Tomorrow with You. Her relationship with Kim Woo Bin is currently popular. She is paid US$27,000 per episode.
8. Park Bo Young
Not only talented, but also beautiful. Park Bo Young is the 8th highest paid actress in Korea. She is known for her exceptional acting skills. She is so talented that she receives awards for almost every role she plays. Her drama series "Oh My Ghost" is liked by many people, she also starred in "The Werewolf Boy", "Scandals" and "On Your Wedding Day".
This gorgeous looking 31-year-old Park Bo Young is one of the highest paid Korean actresses. She is paid US$27,300 per episode.
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7. Gong Hyo-jin
She is considered one of the most talented in South Korea. All the dramatic episodes in which she appeared were successful. She is sometimes referred to as the "Ratings Queen". Last year, she and Kang Ha Neul starred in When the Camellia Blooms. They both received the "Best Couple" award, and the actress received the famous Grand Prix.
Gong Hyo Jin also starred in the films Love and Blush, Thank You, Pasta, and Greatest Love. She is paid US$36,500 per episode.
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6. Kim Tae Hee
Kim Tae Hee is a dream girl for many reasons. Some call her a goddess; her charm has remained unchanged over the years. She graduated from Seoul National University, proving to have both intelligence and attractiveness. 'Stairway to Heaven', 'Harvard Love Story', 'My Princess' are some of her famous Korean dramas.
41-year-old Kim Tae Hee is the most beautiful and also one of the highest paid Korean actresses of 2022. She is paid US$37,000 per episode.
5. Ha Ji Won
Jung Hae Rim made her debut as a villain, but her outstanding acting has earned her the same attention as the main actresses. She starred in the films "Damo", "Hwang Jini" and "Empress Ki", "Something Happened in Bali". In 2010, she and Hyun Bin starred in Secret Garden, which set several drama series records that are still running today.
Ha Ji Won, 43, is one of the highest paid Korean actresses of 2022. She is paid US$45,000 per episode.
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4. Choi Ji-woo
Choi Ji Woo is one of the most beautiful and highest paid Korean actresses. She is loved for many reasons. She has appeared in numerous dramas in a variety of roles, but is best known for her roles in "Beautiful Days", "Winter Sonata", "Stairway to Heaven" and "Woman with a Suitcase".
Choi Ji Woo has received several awards, including the Baeksang Arts Award. Most of her fans were excited about her appearance in the 2020 drama series Crash Landing on Love. She is paid US$46,000 per episode.
3. Lee Young Ae
She is known for her role in the drama Dae Jang Geum. LEE YONG-EE is as beautiful as ever. She made her acting debut in the 1993 drama How's Your Husband? and was named Best New Actress at the SBS Drama Awards. Her captivating role in the 2003 historical drama The Jewel in the Palace solidified her status in the entertainment industry. Koreans treat her personal life with admiration.
She has acted in various films and TV series such as First Kiss, One Fine Spring Day, Gangnam Beauty, and many other dramas. She has received several awards for her performance and is one of the top stars in Hallyu. It is impossible to find a person who would not admire her beauty and acting skills. She is paid 200 million won per episode.
2. Song Hye Kyo
An Instagram post from Song Hye Kyo is worth 500 million won. On top of that, Song Hye Kyo's fee is a whopping 900 million won ($748,674). Just imagine how much she earns per episode! No wonder this beautiful woman is the second highest paid Korean actress.
She has acted in many well-known dramas, the most successful of which are "Autumn in My Heart", "The Wind Blows This Winter" and "Descendants of the Sun". In 2017, she was ranked 7th in Forbes magazine's Korea Power Celebrity list and 6th in 2018. The success of her television dramas internationally has made her a major Hallyu star. She receives $54,400 for each scene.
1. Jun Ji Hyun
Meet Jun Ji Hyun, the highest paid Korean actress of 2021. In the #1 ranking, we don't find any celebrity other than Jun Ji Hyun! As of the end of 2021, Jun Ji Hyun's net worth is $6 million (a source). In addition, 40-year-old Jun Ji Hyun is the highest paid Korean celebrity of 2022. Jun Ji Hyun charges 100 million won per episode and 1 billion won for his commercials.
At the age of 15, this actress made her debut as a model for a fashion magazine. She rose to prominence with her role in the 2001 film My Sassy Girl. Jun Ji Hyun's performances in drama series have always earned her a lot of praise, and she is currently one of South Korea's top actresses. She is paid $99,900 per episode.
