Highest Paid Korean Actresses 2021-2022 (top 10)

How much do Korean actresses earn 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, hometown Cha Cha's Shin Min Ah, Vincenzo's Song Hye Kyo to "My Sassy Girl" Jun Ji Hyun.

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 featured in several campaigns with Valentino and Prada! You can imagine how much she earned! On 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 Min-ah from "Cha Cha Cha Hometown" 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 starred alongside 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 loved by many people and she has also starred in Werewolf Boy, Scandal 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 called the "Queen of Ratings". Last year, she and Kang Ha Neul starred in the movie "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 "The 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 that she has 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 in 2022. She is paid US$37,000 per episode.

5. Ha Ji Won

Jung Hae Rim debuted as a villain, but her outstanding performance earned her as much attention as the lead actresses. She starred in the films Damo, Hwang Jini and Empress Ki, Something Happened in Bali. In 2010, she and Hyun Bin starred in The Secret Garden, which set several records for drama series that still stand today.

43-year-old Ha Ji Won is one of the highest paid Korean actresses in 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 delighted with her appearance in the 2020 drama series Crash Landing On You. 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 period drama Jewel in the Palace cemented her status in the entertainment industry. Koreans admire her personal life.

She has starred in various films and television series such as "First Kiss", "One Fine Spring Day", "Gangnam Beauty" and many other dramas. She has received several awards for her acting and is one of the top Hallyu stars. It is impossible to find a person who would not admire her beauty and acting abilities. She is paid 200 million won per episode.

2. Song Hye Kyo

An Instagram post from Song Hye Kyo costs 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! It's no surprise that this beautiful woman is the second highest paid Korean actress.

She has starred in many famous dramas, the most successful of which are "Autumn in My Heart", "That Winter the Wind Blows" and "Descendants of the Sun". She was ranked 7th on Forbes' Korea Power Celebrity list in 2017 and 6th in 2018. The success of her television dramas internationally made her a top Hallyu star. She earns US$54,400 per scene.

1. Jun Ji Hyun

Meet Jun Ji Hyun, the highest paid Korean actress of 2021. In the No. 1 ranking, we don't find any celebrities other than Jun Ji Hyun! As of the end of 2021, Jun Ji Hyun's net worth is $6 million (source). Additionally, 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 advertisements.

At the age of 15, this actress made her debut as a model for a fashion magazine. She gained fame after 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 the top actresses in South Korea. She is paid $99,900 per episode.