Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin are finally getting married and many expect their special day to be the wedding of the century. As the King and Queen of K-drama, these two only deserve the best, but do they have the funds to back a lavish nuptial?
Of course! Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin wouldn’t be called the royalties of the Korean TV series for nothing. So from his per episode salary to his investments, here’s the My Name is Kim Sam Soon breakout star’s net worth this 2022.
The Great Fortune of Hyun Bin
Just like other budding actors, Hyun Bin started doing minor roles until he made it big in the business. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his acting career began in 2002, but it wasn’t until he did My Name is Kim Sam Soon in 2005 that he started to be recognized.
From here, he began doing one project to another. No wonder CEO World noted he is now worth a whopping $21 million.
With this fortune, he has become the sixth wealthiest actor in South Korea, followed by the Itaewon Class star Park Seo Joon, per The Teal Mango. He, too, is far richer than other fan-favorite K-drama actors, like Gong Yoo, who is at No. 9 with $14 million net worth, and Lee Seung Gi at No. 8 with $16 million worth of wealth.
For fans who want to know, Kim So Hyun is on the top spot with a $117 million net worth.
The Reasons behind the Huge Net Worth of Hyun Bin
After the success of My Name is Kim Sam Soon, Hyun Bin did another hit drama, Secret Garden, in 2010 and started to earn $27,000 per episode.
By 2018, his per episode salary dramatically increased to a staggering $90,000. He has become one of the most in-demand actors and this fame comes with endorsements, too.
He has turned into the top brands’ top choice. In fact, his endorsement earnings from the end of Secret Garden in January 2011 to 2012 made a huge noise.
He, reportedly, accumulated $2.9 million from eight deals. He has also appeared in a number of commercials for the most luxurious brands, like Omega.
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His other endorsements include perfume, watches, jewelry, beauty products, shoes, clothes, and more. With that being said, he has been dubbed CF King due to his multiple endorsements.
With millions of dollars he receives, Son Ye Jin’s soon-to-be-husband credits his family. Not so many know that the 39-year-old star comes from an affluent family who manages the HB Family Holdings.
According to SCMP, they have been investing their money wisely by developing buildings in major locations around Seoul. In fact, they even bought the property back in 2104 worth $4.8 million in cold cash.
With these investments, it’s no surprise that Hyun Bin is living in a luxurious property located in Heukseok-dong. His house is said to be in a posh building called Mark Hills, where other famous actors, like Lee Min Ho, Big Bang’s Daesung and the sisters Krystal and Jessica Jung, also live.
With his success in smart saving, Hyun Bin thanked his parents in a speech on Savings Day, calling them his “financial managers.”
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