10 of the highest-paid K-drama actors 2022: Here is the list of the top 10 highest-paid actors. The Korean film industry is famous for its K drama Series all over the world.
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Top 10 Highest Paid Korean Actress
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10 highest-paid K-drama Actor 2022
| Actor Name | Paid |
| Kim Soo-Hyun | US$ 155,000 per episode. |
| Song Joong-ki | US$ 170,000 per episode |
| Hyun Bin | US$ 113,000 per episode. |
| So Ji-sub | US$ 90,000. |
| Jo In-sung | US$ 67,000 per episode. |
| Jun Ji-hyun | US$ 85,000 per episode |
| Lee Min-ho | US$ 80,000 per episode |
| Lee Seung-gi | US$ 60,000 per episode |
| Ji Chang-wook | US$ 50,000 per episode |
| Song Hye-kyo | US$ 40,000 per episode |
Highest-paid K-drama Actor 2022
Kim Soo-Hyun
Winner of two Grand Bell Awards, South Korea’s equivalent of the Academy Awards, 33-year-old Kim Soo-hyun is one of the biggest names in the world of Korean drama.
He was reportedly paid around US$ 155,000 per episode.
Song Joong-ki
Recently, he tasted critical and commercial success with Netflix’s Vincenzo (2021). The same year, he wowed critics with the epic sci-fi Netflix film, Space Sweepers.
The 35-year-old was reportedly paid around US$ 170,000 per episode.
Hyun Bin
One of the highest-paid Korean actors, Hyun Bin is counted among the best performers of his generation.
He commands upwards of US$ 113,000 per episode. This is indeed a rapid rise from the US$ 27,000 per episode.
So Ji-sub
According to reports, 43-year-old So Ji-sub was paid around US$ 67,000 per episode last year making him one of the highest-paid Korean drama actors. The most recent estimate of his per-episode fees is reportedly US$ 90,000.
Jo In-sung
His most recent work was Escape from Mogadishu (2021), which is currently the highest-grossing film (Korean or international) this year at the Korean box office.He reportedly made US$ 67,000 per episode.
Jun Ji-hyun
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. The first Korean ambassador of luxury fashion label Alexander McQueen, Jun reportedly earned around US$ 85,000 per episode as of 2020.
Lee Min-ho
Playing the lead role of Gu Jun-pyo, a young cheobol heir, in Korean drama Boys Over Flowers (2009), Lee Min-ho became a heartthrob of millions across Asia.US$ 80,000 per episode.
Lee Seung-gi
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”.Reports suggest that he earns around US$ 60,000 per episode.
Ji Chang-wook
The handsome 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.
Song Hye-kyo
Jun Ji-hyun, Song is one of the most celebrated female Korean actors of her generation and among the highest-paid Korean drama actors.she is believed to be earning more than US$ 40,000 per episode
