The entertainment industry in South Korea has captured the world by storm with K-dramas and movies have captured fans worldwide. While there are several talented actors, some actresses stand out as stars, charging impressive amounts per episode.
These stars not only bring home big cheques from movies and TV dramas but also secure high paying endorsement contracts. It’s not just K Pop that is attracting millions of female youngsters around the world, the female leads in the K Dramas are stealing millions of hearts of both genders.
List of 10 High Paid South Korean Actress:
Rank | Actress | Earnings per Episode | Notable Dramas & Movies |
1 | Jun Ji-hyun | $99,900 | My Love from the Star, Legend of the Blue Sea |
2 | Lee Young-ae | $90,700 | Dae Jang Geum, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance |
3 | Song Hye-kyo | $54,400 | Descendants of the Sun, The Glory |
4 | Choi Ji-woo | $46,000 | Winter Sonata, Stairway to Heaven |
5 | Ha Ji-won | $45,000 | Secret Garden, Empress Ki |
6 | Kim Tae-hee | $37,000 | Stairway to Heaven, Yong-pal |
7 | Gong Hyo-jin | $36,500 | The Master’s Sun, When the Camellia Blooms |
8 | Park Bo-young | $27,300 | Oh My Ghost, Strong Girl Bong-soon |
9 | Shin Min-a | $27,000 | My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho, Oh My Venus |
10 | Park Shin-hye | $22,700 | Stairway to Heaven, Pinocchio, Doctors |