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Kim Soo Hyun is 33 years old whose name is one of the most known names in the world of Korean Drama. He won two Grand Bell Awards of South Korea. Kim was paid around US$ 155,000 per episode in the drama ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ in 2020.
Song Joong Ki is 35 years old renowned South Korean actor who is known for his acting in Descendants of the Sun in 2016. Song became the highest-paid Korean actor from his huge success of Netflix’s Vincenzo of 2021 as he was paid around US$ 170,000 per episode. He was also known for the epic sci-fi Netflix film, Space Sweepers.
Hyun Bin is 38 years old and is regarded as one of the highest-paid Korean actors. He acted in the lead role of the highest-rated Korean dramas named ‘Crash Landing on You (2019-20). Hyun started with small roles in his career and earned fame with the romantic comedy-drama ‘My Lovely Sam-Soon’ of 2005.
So Ji-sub is a 43 years old Korean actor who has earned name and fame mainly in the year 2004 with his What Happened in Bali (2004) and I’m Sorry, I Love You (2004). He was initially recognized for his Korean Drama Glass Slippers (2002) and later gained success and attention from Korean dramas such as The Master’s Sun (2013) and Oh My Venus (2015-16).
Jo In-Sung is a versatile actor reportedly paid around US$ 90,000 per episode and till last year he had earned US$ 67,000 per episode. Jo In-Sung is known for his acting both in television and films and gained importance from his debut drama ‘Jump’ in 1999. He is known among the best Korean actors for his diverse roles.
Popularly known as Gianna Jun, the 39-year-old is one of the biggest stars in Korean entertainment and the highest-paid female Korean actor. International audiences saw her most recently as the gritty Ashin in Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2020-21), the sidequel to the acclaimed Netflix horror-thriller Kingdom (2019-present).
Lee Min-ho became a heartthrob of millions across Asia. The South Korean actor is one of the most notable contributors to the cementing of the Hallyu wave, or Korean cultural wave, around the world. With 25.9 million followers (as of 19 September, 2021), Lee is the most followed Korean actor on Instagram.
Lee Seung-gi is one of the few entertainers who is hailed as an actor, singer and show host, which is why he is famously called “triple threat”. He has been on the scene for years with well-received performances in My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho (2010), Gu Family Book (2013), A Korean Odyssey (2017-18), Vagabond (2019) and Mouse (2021).
Ji Chang-wook is among the most popular actors in K-dramas and among the highest-paid Korean drama actors. He reportedly charges approximately US$ 50,000 per episode. His repertoire includes hits such as The Empress Ki (2013), Healer (2014–15), The K2 (2016), Suspicious Partner (2017) and Backstreet Rookie (2020).
Song Hye-kyo is one of the most celebrated female Korean actors of her generation and among the highest-paid Korean drama actors. An ageless beauty, the 39-year-old is best known for playing the lead opposite Song Joong-ki in Descendants of the Sun (2016).