The South Korean film industry is now known all over the world for its content. The Korean film industry has grown rapidly over the past two decades. There are Korean movies that have been remade in the United States.

Most of the Korean actors have huge fan following both online and offline. One of the main reasons for their popularity is that South Korean films as well as dramas have spread all over the world and are receiving a lot of love from audiences and fans. The Busan International Film Festival is now the largest and also the most important in the Asian continent.

Today we will cover the list of richest South Korean actors in terms of net worth in our article. Keep sliding!

List of Top 10 Richest Korean Actors in 2021

Here we include in the list of top 10 richest Korean actors by 2021. Take a look!

1. Kim So-Hyun

Net Worth: $117 million.

Kim So Hyun is the richest Korean actor as of 2021 with an estimated net worth of $117 million. She starred in blockbuster films such as "My Love from the Stars", "It's OK to Not Be OK" in her professional career. He has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry and has filmed in over 30 commercials in China.

Kim was featured in the fourth place on the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list in 2013. Her performances in television dramas have established her as a top Halli star. He earned around 100 billion KRW by promoting products and services in Korean and Chinese advertisements.

2. So-Gi-Sub

Net worth:  $41 million

So-Gi-Sub is a South Korean actor and rapper who started his career as a jeans model. He rose to prominence for his performances as a lead actor in commercially hit films such as "I'm Sorry I Love You", "Cain and Abel" and "Oh My Venus".

In his career spanning 17 years, he has featured in several films and advertising deals. His net worth is estimated at $41 million.

3. Lee-Jong-Suko

Net worth:  $32 million

Lee-Jong-suk is the third richest South Korean actor with an estimated net worth of $32 million. He started his modeling career at the age of just 17 and in a very short time he became famous in the world of fashion shows. In the Seoul Collection Programme, Lee became the youngest male model to debut at Seoul Fashion Week.

He gained recognition for his role in the 2014 romantic comedy "Hot Young Bloods". He has starred in a series of plays such as "Doctor Stranger", which got 400 million views in China, and "Pinocchio". After spending more than 10 years in the entertainment industry, he is today one of the highest paid actors.

4. Lee-Min-Ho

Net worth:  $26 million

Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor, singer and model who is the fourth richest actor with an estimated net worth of $26 million. He gained fame not only in Korea but also in Asia for portraying the character of Gu Joon-pyo in the 2009 film "Boys Over Flowers".

He received the Best New Actor award for Boys Over Flowers at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards. He is one of the highest paid actors, charging $58,700 for each appearance.

5. Song Jong Ki

Net worth: $24 million

Song Jong Ki is the fifth richest South Korean actor with a huge fan following on social media. She made her acting debut in 2008 with the film A Frozen Flower. However, 2010's Fusion historical drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal proved to be a turning point in Song's acting career. He gave consecutive hits at the box office.

He is the brand ambassador of SK Planet's online marketplace company "11Street". He has an estimated net worth of $24 million as of 2021.

6. Hyun Bin

Net worth:  $21 million

Hyun Bin became popular for his performance in the romantic comedy television drama "My name is Kim Sam-soon" (2005). He then went on to star in several hit TV shows such as the romantic fantasy drama Secret Garden, the fantasy drama Memories of the Alhambra and the romantic comedy Crash Landing on You.

In 2013, he was awarded the President's Award by the Committee on Financial Services for saving nearly 35 billion won (USD 33M) in less than 17 years. He also participated in the awareness campaign against animal cruelty.

7. Park Seo-Joon

Net worth:  $21 million

Park Seo-joon is ranked seventh in the list of richest Korean actors with an estimated net worth of $21 million. The actor became popular for his role in the youth romance drama TV series "Fight for My Way", which was a huge hit.

Park won Best New Actor at the Grand Bell Awards as well as the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.

8. Lee Seung Giu

Net worth:  $16 million

Lee Seung Gee is a multi-talented Korean personality who is an actor, qualified entertainer, host, and singer. He is the eighth richest Korean actor with an estimated net worth of $16 million. "Because You're My Woman", "Will You Marry Me", and "Return" are just a few of the hits that leave listeners patting their feet.

He is known to have a very honest and positive attitude which earned him the nicknames "Rashtra Ka Umchina" and "Rashtra Ka Younger Brother".

9. Gong Yu

Net worth:  $14 million

Gong Yu ranks ninth in the list of richest South Korean actors. He rose to fame for starring in the television drama "Coffee Prince" in the year 2007 and "Films Silence" in 2011. He is considered to be one of the most successful South Korean actors with an estimated net worth of $14 million.

10. Park Bo-Gum

Net worth:  $11 million

Park Bo-gum is the tenth richest South Korean actor known for his stellar performances in film and television. He played a psychopathic lawyer in the movie Hello Monster in 2015 and as a Joseon Crown Prince in Love in the movie Moonlight in 2016. He endorses a variety of products and services from brands both inside and outside of South Korea.

The Korean Business Research Institute coined the term "Park Bo-gum Effect", which means consistently high brand reputation rankings and is effective across a variety of demographics.

With that, we are done with our list of top 10 richest Korean actors. Stay connected with us for more such interesting articles.

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