Thanks to streaming services, K-dramas are so accessible these days. As such, these shows and its stars have surge in popularity due to increasing appetite from fans in recent years.
We’ve compiled a list of highest paid actress in South Korea and it’s interesting to note the huge difference in terms of the salary that these Hallyu A-listers earned. If you don’t believe us, check out the actress list below and compare it with the actor list.
10. Park Shin Hye (박신혜)
- USD17,000 per episode
- Her ideal type: “Someone who is family-oriented.”
- Word has it that Park Shin Hye is set to star in a new drama called “Sisyphus: The Myth” this year, pairing with “Secret Forest” actor Cho Seung Woo.
9. Park Bo Young (박보영)
- USD25,000 per episode
- She rose to fame after starring in the 2008 comedy film “Scandal Makers”.
- Park Bo Young last appeared in a K-Drama called “Abyss” alongside Ahn Hyo Seop.
8. Shin Min Ah (신민아)
- USD25,000 per episode
- Her last K-Drama appearance was in the political drama “Chief Of Staff” (Season 1 and 2)
- She has been dating actor Kim Woo Bin since May 2015.
7. Gong Hyo Jin (공효진)
- USD33,400 per episode
- Some of her close friends in the industry include Jung Ryeo Won, Son Dam Bi, Shin Min Ah, and Son Ye Jin.
- She used to date actor Lee Jin Wook for a short period back in 2014.
6. Kim Tae Hee (김태희)
- USD34,000 per episode
- For those who don’t know, she is married to K-pop superstar Rain. They have 2 children together.
- She made her much-anticipated return to the small screen with family drama series “Hi Bye, Mama!”.
5. Song Hye Kyo (송혜교)
- USD42,000 per episode
- Fun fact: She is a fan of BIGBANG.
- As for her favourite brand, she chooses Hermes.
- Her last drama was “Encounter” (2019), co-starring Park Bo Gum.
4. Choi Ji Woo (최지우)
- USD42,000 per episode
- She gave birth to her first child last May, at the age of 45!
- Choi Ji Woo made a special appearance as a cameo in the hit TV series “Crash Landing On You”.
3. Ha Ji Won (하지원)
- USD42,000 per episode.
- She has a younger brother, Jeon Tae Soo who is also an actor. Sadly, he committed suicide following a long battle of depression.
- Her last TV appearance was in the drama “Chocolate” with Yoon Kye Sang.
2. Lee Young Ae (이영애)
- USD83,000 per episode
- She is married to Jung Ho Young, a Korean-American businessman who is 17 years older than her (the talented starlet is 49 this year).
- Her most famous K-Drama is arguably “Dae Jang Geum” a.k.a “Jewel In The Palace”.
1. Jun Ji Hyun (전지현)
- USD84,000 per episode
- She achieved mainstream success for her role as The Girl in the 2001 film “My Sassy Girl”, one of the highest-grossing Korean comedies of all time.
- She made a special cameo for the 2nd instalment of Netflix’s historical drama “Kingdom” earlier this year.
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