Lee Jong-suk Net Worth 2023: Take a closer look at the wealth of one of Korea’s Top Actors

Vamona D'Souza2023-05-29

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These days, Lee Jong-suk is in the news due to his super-expensive gift to his friend Kwon Nara. Lee Jong-suk Net Worth in 2023 is around $50 million. This is the reason why he has been able to afford such an expensive gift. He began his career as a model in 2005 and later transitioned into acting in 2010.

He has earned his wealth through his successful acting career, which includes lead roles in popular Korean dramas such as “Pinocchio,” “W,” and “While You Were Sleeping”.

In addition to acting, Lee Jong-suk has also been involved in various endorsement deals with major brands such as Burberry, Prada, and Vedi Vero. He has also been recognized for his philanthropic efforts.

Lee Jong-suk Net Worth 2023

Name	Lee Jong-suk
Age	The actor was born on 14 September 1989.
Gender	Male
Profession	Actor
Years Active	2005 to Present
Net Worth	$50 Million

Income and Earnings

With his successful career in both modeling and acting, Lee Jong-suk has earned a considerable income. In 2018, it was reported that he earned approximately $2 million per episode for his role in the drama “While You Were Sleeping”. Overall, his estimated net worth is around $50 million.

Apart from acting, Lee Jong-suk is also known for his numerous brand endorsements. In fact, he has been one of the highest-paid actors in South Korea. One of Lee Jong-suk’s most notable brand endorsements is with the clothing brand, “Prada”. He has been associated with this brand since 2021. The exact amount of his earnings from this endorsement has not been disclosed, but it is estimated to be in the millions.

In addition to Prada, Jong-suk has also endorsed other brands such as the cosmetics brand L’Oreal, and the eyewear brand Vedi Vero. Due to his popularity and influence, it’s no surprise that companies are eager to have him as their ambassador.

Real Estate Investments and Entrepreneurship

Lee Jong-suk recently made headlines for his real estate investments. The popular South Korean actor has purchased several properties in Seoul, South Korea.

According to sources, Lee Jong-suk’s real estate portfolio includes a luxurious villa and a high-end apartment in Seoul. The villa, which is said to be worth around $4.5 million includes a spacious garden and a private swimming pool. Meanwhile, the apartment is located in one of Seoul’s most expensive buildings.

Lee Jong-suk’s investments in real estate are not surprising, as he has been known to be a savvy investor. In fact, he has previously invested in many successful business ventures. He also owns an entertainment agency known as “A-Man Project”.

Lee Jong-suk Biography

Lee Jong-suk was born on 14th September 1989 in Yongin, Gyeonggi, South Korea. He studied at Konkuk University and majored in Professional Motion Pictures. He completed his graduation in 2016.

Jong-suk caught everyone’s attention in 2005 when he became the youngest male model ever to participate in Seoul Fashion Week.

He began his career as a model and made his acting debut in 2010 by appearing in the television drama Prosecutor Princess. Since then, he has worked in numerous popular shows including School 2013, Doctor Stranger, and Pinocchio.

Lee Jong-suk has won several awards for his performances. These awards include the Best New Actor award at the 2012 KBS Drama Awards and the Top Excellence Award at the 2014 SBS Drama Awards. Despite his success, Lee remains humble and continues to work hard to improve his skills.

Name	Lee Jong-suk
Date of birth	14th September 1989
Birthplace	Suwon-si, South Korea
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Nickname	Ddochi
Education	Konkuk University
Father	Lee Han-Kyu
Siblings	2
Brother	Kim Jong-suk
Sister	Lui Jong-suk
Girlfriend	IU (Lee Ji-Eun)
Marital Status	Not Married
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Height	6 Feet and 1 Inch
Weight	72 Kg

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Girlfriend and Past Relationships

Lee Jong-suk’s agency confirmed in December 2022 that he is dating singer/ actress IU. Before IU, he was linked to actress and model Kwon Nara. The two were spotted together on multiple occasions and were rumored to be in a relationship. However, neither Lee Jong-suk nor Kwon Nara ever confirmed or denied the rumors.

Despite the rumors and speculation, Lee Jong-suk has kept his personal life private and has not shared many details about his romantic relationships.

Films and TV Series

You can check some of the best Lee Jong-suk Films and TV shows in the following table.

Film	Television Series
Sympathy – 2005	Prosecutor Princess – 2010
Ghost – 2010	Secret Garden – 2010-2011
As One – 2012	My Prettiest Moments – 2012
R2B – Return to Base – 2012	School 2013 – 2012-2013
The Face Reader – 2013	I Can Hear Your Voice – 2013
No Breathing – 2013	Doctor Stranger – 2014
Hot Young Bloods – 2014	Pinocchio – 2014-2015
VIP – 2017	W – 2016
The Witch: Part 2. The Other One – 2022	While You Were Sleeping – 2017
Decibel – 2022	Big Mouth – 2022

Military Duty

Lee started his mandatory military duty in March 2019. However, he was considered unsuitable to enroll as an active duty soldier due to his car accident when he was 16 years old. He was therefore permitted to work as a public service officer. He was finally released from duty on 2nd January 2021.

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