Korean movies and series have made their special place in the entertainment industry with their popularity increasing worldwide year after year. You can find a number of great Korean dramas on OTT platforms like Prime, Netflix, Hulu, etc. The actors and actresses from Korea are also gaining immense popularity as a result. Not only fame but these actors and actresses also garnered immense wealth for their acting skills. This article presents a list of top 15 richest Korean actress in the world 2024.
Top 15 Richest Korean Actresses in the World 2024
The list of richest Korean actresses in the world has been provided below:
| Name | Net worth | Breakthrough show |
| Lee Young-ae | $40 million | Dae Jang Geum |
| IU | $40 million | Dream High |
| Bae Suzy | $35 million | Dream High |
| Park Bo-young | $30 million | Scandal Makers |
| Ha Ji-won | $30 million | School 2 |
| Song Hye-kyo | $25 million | Autumn in My Heart |
| Kim Tae-hee | $16 million | Stairway to Heaven |
| Choi Ji-woo | $15 million | Truth |
| Jun Ji-hyun | $15 million | My Sassy Girl |
| Park Shin-hye | $8 million | Tree of Heaven |
| Kim Yoo-jung | $6 million | Moon Embracing the Sun |
| Shin Min-a | $5 million | Beautiful Days |
| Go Hyun-jung | $5 million | Sandglass |
| Han Ji-min | $3 million | Resurrection |
| Gong Hyo-jin | $2 million | Emergency Act 19 |
World’s 15 Richest Korean Actresses
Now that you know who the world’s richest Korean actress are, what are their net worth, etc, let us learn a little bit more about them in detail.
Lee Young-ae (Richest Korean Actress)
Net Worth of Lee Young-ae $40 million.
She rose to prominence in South Korea after starring in the historical drama Dae Jang Geum which also earned her multiple awards for best actress. Her net worth is estimated to be $40 million.
IU
Net Worth of IU $40 Million
IU (original name Lee Ji-eun) is a renowned actress who is more popular as a singer and songwriter. She made her acting debut with the variety show, Heroes. Currently, she ranks second but is in tie with the richest Korean actress Lee Young-ae with a net worth of $40 million. IU is also a philanthropist and has donated for many charity causes over the years.
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Bae Suzy
Bae Suzy Net Worth $35 Million
Bae Su-ji, known more commonly as Bae Suzy is one of the richest actress in South Korea at only the age of 27 years. Not only that she is an amazing actress but also a well-known singer and a member of the girl group Miss A. Her notable works include Gu Family Book, Uncontrollably Fond, While You Were Sleeping, Start-U, etc.
Park Bo-young
Park Bo-Young Net worth $30 million (approx.)
When she was only in middle school, Park Bo-young appeared in a short film thus marking her acting debut. Her official debut came with the high school television series Secret Campus that released in 2006. Despite being tied up in lawsuits and unable to work for some years after 2010, Park is still one of the wealthiest Korean actress.
Ha Ji-won
Ha Ji-won Net worth $30 Million
Jeon Hae-rim, better known by her stage name Ha Ji-won ranks fifth in the list of top 15 richest Korean actress in the world. She is known for her versatility and playing different roles and emotions with great ease and skill. Ji-won is one of South Korea’s most sought after and critically acclaimed actresses. her popular works include Damo, Hwang Jini, Empress Ki, etc.
Song Hye-kyo
Song Hye-kyo Net worth $25 Million
Song Hye-kyo is known for her roles in Korean dramas like All In, Full House, That Winter, the Wind Blows, etc. Song is also a highly sought-after actress in the Korean movie industry. Her prominent movies include Hwang Jin Yi, The Grandmaster, The Queens, etc. Considered as one of “The Troika, the actress has earned her place in Forbes magazine’s Korea Power Celebrity list twice. Also Check Richest Korean Actors in the world
Kim Tae-hee
Kim Tae-hee Net worth $16 Million
Kim Tae-hee is not just one of the top actress in Korea but is also counted as one of South Korea’s most beautiful women. She is also one of “The Troika” along with Song Hye-kyo and Jun Ji-hyun. Kim is also a philanthropist and is often involved in various charities. She is married to the well-known singer, dancer and Korean actor Jung Ji-hoon.
Choi Ji-woo
Chai Ji-woo Net Worth $15 Million
Choi Ji-woo (originally Choi Mi-hyang) didn’t get a kickstart to her career and was even replaced from her debut movie. However, she didn’t gave up and went on to become one of the richest Korean actress in the world. In 2024, she ranks at ninth place in the list of 15 richest Korean actress with a net worth of around $15 million.
Jun Ji-hyun
Jun Ji-hyun Net Worth $ 15 Million
Jun Ji-hyun is the third member of the highly regarded “The Troika” along with Kim Tae-hee and Song Hye-kyo. Jun is the recipient of multiple awards for her acting in television and cinema both. Her notable films include My Sassy Girl, Il Mare, Windstruck, The Thieves, The Berlin File and many others.
Park Shin-hye
Park Shin-hye Net Worth $ 8 Million
Park Shin-hye gained immense popularity as a child when she appeared in the shows Stairway to Heaven and Tree of Heaven. However, her major success came from the movie Miracle in Cell No. 7, a very heartfelt and touching movie that also became one of the highest grossing Korean films of all-time.
Kim Yoo-jung
Kim Yoo-jung Net Worth $ 6 Million
Kim Yoo-jung made her debut in the entertainment industry at the age of 4 as a model for a confectionery brand. Not only she became one of the best known child actresses in Korea but with time, she made her name among the top and richest Korean actresses. At the age of 23 years, she is the world’s eleventh richest Korean actress.
Shin Min-a
Shin Min-a Net Worth $ 5 Million
Before becoming one of the wealthiest actress in Korea, Shin Min-a was one of the most in-demand and highest paid commercial endorsers in the country. She also appeared in many music videos before making her acting debut in 2001 with Beautiful Days. Like many other top actress, Shin is also involved with charity work in Korea.
Go Hyun-jung
Go Hyun-jung Net worth $ 5 Million
Go Hyun-jung started her career as a Miss Korea runner-up in 1989 and went on to becoming the highest-paid actress on TV in Korea. She made her acting debut with the movie Sandglass which became one of the highest rated movies of South Korean entertainment industry.
Han Ji-min
Han Ji-min Net Worth $ 3 Million
The next actress to be featured in the list of world’s richest Korean actresses is Han Ji-min. She started her career with minor roles in shows and movies and landed her breakthrough role in revenge series Resurrection. Han’s estimated net worth is about $3 million.
Gong Hyo-jin
Gong Hyo-jin Net Worth $ 2 Million
Gong Hyo-jin ranks fifteenth in this list of top 15 richest Korean actress in the world. due to her successful portrayals in her rom-com dramas, she is considered to be the queen of romantic comedies. Gong has worked in many acclaimed like series Sang Doo! Let’s Go to School, Thank You, It’s Okay, That’s Love, The Producers, etc.
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Lee Young-ae
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