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Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Top 10 K-drama actors: Kim Soo-hyun to Gong Yoo and more
Lee Min-ho Known for his roles in Boys Over Flowers, The Heirs, and Legend of the Blue Sea, Lee Min-ho is a global superstar and a prominent figure in the Hallyu wave.
News18
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Lee Jung Jae To Song Hye Kyo: Top 8 Highest-Paid Actors From South Korea
Last Updated: While we're swept up in the twists and romances of K-dramas, the stars behind them are making headlines with record-breaking paychecks. South Korean dramas, popularly known as K-dramas, have experienced a global boom in recent years. Their distinctive storytelling, combined with the on-screen charisma of their actors, has transformed these shows into worldwide sensations. From the intense, high-stakes survival of Squid Game to the heart-melting romances of Crash Landing on You and Queen of Tears, K-dramas continue to captivate audiences across the globe. While we're caught up in the unexpected twists, emotional highs, and heart-fluttering romances of K-dramas, the stars behind these shows are making headlines of their own, with record-breaking paychecks. Reportedly, Squid Game star Lee Jung Jae is currently the highest-paid actor in South Korea. Curious to know who else ranks among the top earners in 2025? Look no further. Lee Jung Jae The actor behind the popular Squid Game character Player 456, aka Seong Gi Hun, is the highest-paid in the lot. According to Forbes, Lee Jung Jae got a whopping $1 million paycheck per episode for seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix's survival game show, directed by Hwang Dong Hyuk. Kim Soo Hyun Kim Soo Hyun, who is currently embroiled in a dating controversy, is second on the list of highest-paid actors in South Korea. As per Tatler Asia, the actor took home a hefty $423,000 fee per episode for his role in One Ordinary Day. Meanwhile, a report by The Korea Times suggested that he took $3.7 million for his role in Queen of Tears, which is approximately $231,250 for each of the 16 episodes. Song Joong Ki Song Joong Ki, known for his roles in Descendants of the Sun and Vincenzo, has carved a niche for himself in the K-drama industry. Given his popularity all across the world, the actor is bound to get a hefty paycheck. As per Bollywood Life, Joong Ki gets around $219,923 per episode. Hyun Bin The actor, who left everyone impressed with his outstanding performance in Crash Landing On You, alongside his now-wife Son Ye Jin, is the fourth on the list. As per a report by Hyun Bin earns around $167,000 per episode. Lee Min Ho Known for dramas like The King: Eternal Monarch and Legend of the Blue Sea, Lee Min Ho has a global fan base. Given his popularity, the actor also takes home a staggering fee for each of his dramas. He earns around $167,000 per episode, as per Jun Ji Hyun One of the most popular names in Korean showbiz for over a decade now, Jun Ji Hyun's per-episode fee is reportedly somewhere between $99,900 to $83,500. My Love From The Star, Kingdom, Legend of the Blue Sea and My Sassy Girl are some of her best dramas. Lee Young Ae Lee Young Ae is best known for her roles in K-dramas such as Dae Jang Geum and Lady Vengeance. One of the most respected faces in the South Korean showbiz, the actress' fee is $90,700 per episode. Song Hye Kyo Over the years, Song Hye Kyo has acted in some of the best K-dramas. With The Glory, Descendants of the Sun and Autumn in My Heart in her filmography, the actress reportedly earns $54,400 per episode for her roles. First Published: June 16, 2025, 09:54 IST
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People's Park Complex's new red-and-white colour scheme not specifically for SG60; South Korean actor Choi Jung Woo of 'City Hunter' fame dies: Singapore Live news
Chinatown's modernist icon People's Park Complex is currently being repainted and will have a red-and-white look later in the year. But "the colour scheme was not specially chosen to mark SG60", People's Park Complex's managing agent Claire Dixon-Lim told The Straits Times. It "was recommended by a designer and approved by the building's management council", she reportedly said. In other news, according to media reports and postings on social media, South Korean veteran actor Choi Jung Woo has died. On Tuesday (27 May), a representative from Choi Jung Woo's agency Bless ENT reportedly announced, "Actor Choi Jung Woo has passed away," adding, "The exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed." Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates. Chinatown's modernist icon People's Park Complex is currently being repainted and will have a red-and-white look later in the year. But "the colour scheme was not specially chosen to mark SG60", People's Park Complex's managing agent Claire Dixon-Lim told The Straits Times. It "was recommended by a designer and approved by the building's management council", she reportedly said. Facade rectification and repainting works at the complex, which is being studied for possible conservation, are slated to end before the fourth quarter of 2025. The mixed-use development, which was completed in 1973, was last repainted in 2009, when its then orange-and-green facade made way for a yellow-and-green coat. Find out more about the history, current state and possible future of People's Park Complex. According to media reports and postings on social media, South Korean veteran actor Choi Jung Woo has died. On Tuesday (27 May), a representative from Choi Jung Woo's agency Bless ENT reportedly announced, "Actor Choi Jung Woo has passed away," adding, "The exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed." Choi was famous for his roles in various critically acclaimed South Korean TV shows, including City Hunter, The Tale of Lady Ok, Legend of the Blue Sea, and more. Chinatown's modernist icon People's Park Complex is currently being repainted and will have a red-and-white look later in the year. But "the colour scheme was not specially chosen to mark SG60", People's Park Complex's managing agent Claire Dixon-Lim told The Straits Times. It "was recommended by a designer and approved by the building's management council", she reportedly said. Facade rectification and repainting works at the complex, which is being studied for possible conservation, are slated to end before the fourth quarter of 2025. The mixed-use development, which was completed in 1973, was last repainted in 2009, when its then orange-and-green facade made way for a yellow-and-green coat. Find out more about the history, current state and possible future of People's Park Complex. According to media reports and postings on social media, South Korean veteran actor Choi Jung Woo has died. On Tuesday (27 May), a representative from Choi Jung Woo's agency Bless ENT reportedly announced, "Actor Choi Jung Woo has passed away," adding, "The exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed." Choi was famous for his roles in various critically acclaimed South Korean TV shows, including City Hunter, The Tale of Lady Ok, Legend of the Blue Sea, and more.
GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
South Korean actor Choi Jung Woo passes away
South Korean actor Choi Jung Woo has passed away. He was 68 years old. Choi's death was announced by a representative from his agency, Bless ENT, on Tuesday, according to Soompi. The cause of his death has not been confirmed. Per the report, Choi's funeral will be held at the Gimpo Woori Hospital Funeral Home, with the procession scheduled on May 29, 10 a.m. Choi Jung Woo is an acclaimed screen, stage, and voice actor. He is known for his roles in 'City Hunter,' "The Tale of Lady Ok," 'Legend of the Blue Sea.' 'Doctor Stranger,' "Master's Sun," and 'Legend of the Blue Sea," among many others. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
