South Korean showbiz has taken the world by storm since the 90s. And with the advent of the pandemic in 2020, the Hallyu wave reached all the nooks and corners of the world. People have become crazy fans of K-dramas, K-pop, and K-movies. Well, who wouldn’t be? Their content features everything that a tired soul would prefer to watch or listen to after a long, strenuous day.
This immense popularity also means that K-celebrities are paid hefty sums for their stints in popular dramas and movies. And it is natural for fans to want to know who could be the highest-paid actor or actress among all these A-list celebrities. Any guesses? Well, read on to know which actress receives a whopping cheque for her acting endeavours.
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The 41-year-old actress, Song Hye Kyo, is the highest-paid actress in South Korean showbiz. According to the New Strait Times, she earns a stupendous cheque of 200 million South Korean Won per episode, which is approximately INR 1.2 crore. The following amount was her fees for the 2022 Netflix psychological thriller, The Glory. The series took the world by storm with its intriguing and intense plot of revenge. Hye Kyo recently won the 'Daesang Award' (Grand Prize) at the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards for portraying the role of ‘Moon Dong Eun’.
Song Hye Kyo started her career in showbiz in 1996. She debuted with the television drama, First Love when she was only 15 years old. The year 2023 marks the 27th year of her being in Korean showbiz, and she still manages to impress her fans with her impeccable acting skills. The 41-year-old actress has appeared in several popular K-dramas, including Descendants Of The Sun, Encounter, Autumn In My Heart, Full House, and The Glory. In addition to her successful acting career, Song Hye Kyo has also garnered equal attention for her brief marriage with Song Joong Ki in 2017, which ended after two years.
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, Song Hye Kyo's net worth is estimated to be somewhere between USD 20 million, which is approximately INR 166 crore. Along with a very successful acting career spanning two decades, Hye Kyo is also the face of high-end fashion and jewellery brands. She was the first Korean brand ambassador of FENDI and is also the face of the French luxury jewellery brand, Chaumet.
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