# South Korean actor and actress wealth rankings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-actor-and-actress-wealth-rankings
> Updated: 2026-08-11T03:22:27.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Reports regarding the wealth of top South Korean actors in 2026 highlight the significant earnings generated by the Hallyu wave through television contracts, commercial endorsements, and international influence.

Among female actors, Jun Ji-Hyun is estimated to lead with a net worth of $110 million and a per-episode fee of approximately $300,000. Other high-earning actresses include Lee Young-Ae, Song Hye-Kyo, and Kim Tae-Hee. Their wealth is attributed to a combination of drama contracts, advertising deals, real estate, and international royalties.

In the male category, Kim Soo Hyun is ranked as the wealthiest actor with an estimated net worth of $117 million. He is followed by So Ji Sub and Lee Jong Suk. These actors have built substantial assets through high salaries and various business activities associated with their international popularity.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Kim Soo Hyun ranked as wealthiest South Korean actor for 2026

Kim Soo Hyun is ranked as South Korea's wealthiest male actor for 2026 with an estimated $117 million, followed by So Ji Sub and Lee Jong Suk.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-soo-hyun-ranked-as-wealthiest-south-korean-actor-for-2026

### 2026-08-03: South Korea's Top-Earning Actresses Ranked for 2026

Enterprise Wired ranks South Korea's ten richest actresses for 2026, led by Jun Ji‑Hyun ($110 M, $300 k/episode) with Lee Young‑Ae, Song Hye‑Kyo and Kim Tae‑Hee trailing.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-koreas-top-earning-actresses-ranked-for-2026

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