Meet The Highest Paid Korean Actors! Is Your Oppa One Of Them? Find Out HEre!

To It’s no surprise that Korean dramas, or K-dramas as they’re more popularly known, are making a comeback in our local TV screens. One may ask, “What’s so special about K-dramas, anyway?” Don’t let the fans hear you say that unless you want to be bashed, literally and figuratively!

The gist of the fandom? The kakakilig stories and swoon-worthy Korean actors, of course!

While we could only dream of meeting them in person, did you know that these actors and actresses earn a ton when they make those K-dramas? Here’s a rundown of the highest paid oppa, hyung, noona, and unnie who made us go “aigoo!”

The 70 - 227 million won ($61,600 - $200,000) per episode oppas and unnies:

1.    Bae Yong Joon

2.    Kwon Sang Woo

3.    Kim Soo Hyun

4.    Jun Ji Hyun

5.    Hyun Bin

6.    Lee Young Ae

7.    Jo In Sung

8.    So Ji Sub

9.    Lee Min Ho

10.    Yoo Ah In

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Lower bracket of 50 - 66 million won ($44,000 - $58,000) per episode:

1.    Lee Seung Gi

2.    Lee Joong Suk

3.    Song Joong Ki

4.    Joo Won

5.    Kim Woo Bin

6.    Ha Ji Won

7.    Choi Ji Woo

8.    Song Hye Kyo

9.    Yoon Eun Hye

10.    Ji Chang Wook

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Still among the highest paid stars with 6 – 40 million won ($5,280 – 35,200) per episode:

1.    Kim Tae Hee

2.    Gong Hyo Jin

3.    Shin Min Ah

4.    Park Bo Young

5.    Park Shin Hye

6.    Moon Chae Won

7.    Suzy

8.    Yoona

9.    Lee Joon

10.    Yook Sung Jae

11.    Park Hyung Sik

12.    Krystal

This may not be a comprehensive list because other famous Korean stars aren’t in the list. Don’t worry, this could still change with the fast-paced Korean showbiz industry and tons of new K-dramas released. Who knows, tomorrow we’ll be shipping another Song-Song couple and launch their careers.

Watch the video here (warning: may contain photos that will excite your senses):

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