“Golden List” of the highest-paid Korean stars… in 2025
The popularity of Korean stars has expanded, as well as artistic works, which have become the focus of attention of a large segment of the public around the world, which has contributed to raising the wages of some artists and celebrities, making them owners of enormous wealth. The following are the highest-paid stars in the world of Korean entertainment, over the course of 2025:
1. Lee Jong Jae:
The series “Squid Game” changed the life of 52-year-old Korean artist Lee Jong-jae, as this dramatic show increased his wealth and pushed him to the top of the list of highest-paid Korean stars, after he earned $1 million per episode in the second and third seasons, and Jung’s net worth became $12 million.
Aside from acting, the “Squid Game” hero runs a famous restaurant project, owns many properties in Seoul, in addition to working as an advertising face for many luxury brands, which adds sources of income to his wealth.
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2. Kim Soo Hyun:
In second place is the young star Kim Soo Hyun, 37 years old, with an approximate salary of $423,000 per episode, with a total of $3.7 million for his famous series “Queen of Tears.” The total value of Hyun’s wealth is $117 million. Kim Soo Hyun invests in prime real estate all over Seoul, which has helped him increase his overall financial wealth to this extent.
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3. Park Bo Gum:
Korean star, Park Bo Gum, is one of the younger generation of actors, as he is 32 years old. Thanks to high acting fees and his participation in advertisements for luxury brands, he has secured a place for himself among the highest-paid Korean actors in 2025. His rise has been reinforced by his distinctive appearance and his ability to diversify looks and roles. Park Bo Gum’s approximate salary is estimated at about $375,000 per episode, while his total wealth ranges between $2.5 and $3 million..
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4. Song Joong Ki:
Song Joong Ki’s career reached another peak, after the famous series “Reborn Rich”; This boosted his salary per episode, and made him one of the highest-paid Korean actors in 2025, as his salary per episode reached $228,500.
Song Joong Ki is known for his emotional roles and romantic style in dramas. In addition, the Korean star is famous for his distinctive style in fashion and lifestyle, which gave him a distinctive image among luxury brands, and helped him expand and obtain a strong position in the local and international markets, so the total value of Song Joong Ki’s wealth ranges between 30 and 40 million dollars.
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5. Gong Yu:
Korean artist Gong Yoo, who is 46 years old, will join the list of the highest-paid Korean actors in 2025, thanks to his recent artistic projects, such as: the movie “Train to Busan” and the series “Goblin”, where the approximate salary for one episode reached about 200 thousand dollars, in addition to Gong Yoo’s work in real estate investments and fashion shows for some luxury brands, which increased the size of his wealth to about 15 million dollars.
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6. Ji Chang Wook:
Star Ji Chang Wook has cemented his place among the highest-paid Korean actors of 2025, supported by a proven track record of successful dramas, especially in action and romance. This high financial position is attributed to its strong and continuous performance, which ensures attracting a wide fan base. The 38-year-old artist’s salary ranges between 180 and 200 thousand dollars per episode. Regarding his overall financial situation, Ji Chang Wook’s net worth is estimated at approximately $75 million.
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7. Park Shin Hye:
The young artist, Park Shin Hye, is included in the list of the highest-paid Korean stars, as her salary for one episode of her prominent artistic works, such as the films: “Alive” and “The Call”, amounts to about 200 thousand dollars. According to CelebrityNetWorth, the Korean star’s total wealth is estimated at approximately $8 million. The sources of this wealth are remarkably diverse, including revenues from art, advertising, and real estate investments.
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8. Park Soo Joon:
Park Soo Joon has built a strong international profile, starring in several Korean dramas and expanding his reach to include international promotions. His popular works achieved excellent performance on international broadcasting platforms, which strengthened his presence and contributed to raising the value of his remuneration. In addition to his acting career, Seo Joon collaborates with major luxury brands and maintains a strong and active presence on social media, which has doubled his appeal. Based on this multifaceted success, Park So Joon earns $200,000 per episode, and his total wealth is estimated at approximately $60 million.
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9. Song Hye Kyo:
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“Golden List” of the highest-paid Korean stars… in 2025
The star, Song Hye Kyo, continues to consolidate her financial standing, as her salary for one episode of the successful revenge drama on Netflix, “The Glory”, ranges between 150 and 200 thousand dollars. In addition to this generous salary, there are advertising contracts in the fields of beauty and fashion, worth millions of dollars. These various incomes pushed her total wealth to a high value, reaching $20 million. However, some sources suggest that her wealth exceeds the $50 million mark, especially after the noticeable increase in the value of a property she owns in Seoul, as its value reached $4.5 million during the year 2024.
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