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Kim So Yeon Net Worth 2021: Is The Penthouse Actress Richer Than Song Hye Kyo, IU, Suzy Bae, Son Ye Jin, Jun Ji Hyun, Han So Hee, Shin Min Ah And Kim Tae Hee?


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Kim So Yeon is considered one of the most excellent K-drama actresses there is today. The 40-year-old South Korean actress broke into the show business at the age of 14 and has been active in the entertainment industry for decades already. So Yeon became a household name again after she starred in The Penthouse: War In Life.

So, how rich is Kim So Yeon? What is the net worth of the All About Eve lead star? Keep on reading to know more details.

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Kim So Yeon's Net Worth In 2021 Revealed

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kim So Yeon has an estimated net worth of $10 million. The actress has earned most of her wealth from starring in some of the most remarkable television shows in the history of South Korean entertainment.

Kim So Yeon started her career at the age of 14 and even joined beauty pageants sans the approval of her parents. Lucky for her, she was proclaimed the winner most of the time. So Yeon had, definitely, shown eagerness and determination to get what she wants at a very young age.

Her undeniable talent and beauty landed her roles in numerous successful K-dramas, including All About Eve, Two Weeks, Happy Home, and Secret Mother, which earned her the SBS Drama Award for Excellence in Acting (Daily/Weekend Drama) in 2018. Kim So Yeon also starred in Iris in 2009, Prosecutor Princess in 2010, and The Penthouse: War in Life in 2020.

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Not only that because she also got a significant amount of money from her endorsement deals. KDramaStars reported that Kim So Yeon was tapped to become the official face of a number of brands including Celex Milk Ceramide, JMW Korea, Oligio, and Cellcure among others.

Kim So Yeon also graced the covers of several magazines. Her latest appearance on a publication's front page was on W Korea Magazine, in collaboration with the brand Joseph & Stacey.

As of the moment, Kim So Yeon is not included on the Richest South Korean Actresses list yet. Lee Young Ae ($52 million), Song Hye Kyo ($37 million), Go Hyung Jung ($34 million), IU ($31 million), Suzy Bae ($30 million), Jun Ji Hyun ($28 million), Cho Ji Woo ($27.5 million), Kim Tae Hee ($25 million), Han Ji Min ($21 million) and Kim Yoo Jung ($16 million) are richer than The Penthouse Season 3 actress.

Kim So Yeon, on the other hand, is richer than Nevertheless actress Kim So Hee and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha actress Shin Min Ah, who both have an estimated net worth of $1 million USD.

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Kim So Yeon Reveals Details About Her Character On The Penthouse

Meanwhile, Kim So Yeon shared some details about her journey through the three installments of the South Korean television series called The Penthouse. The actress revealed her thoughts following the startling ending of the show's third season, saying:

"Every time I acted in a drama, I always wanted to [finish it up] and quickly get more sleep, but this time, I felt sad as the end approached. It may be that I've deeply grown fond of it during the one year and a half, but I miss it already now when it's been 10 days since filming ended. I also wonder if I'll be able to meet a character like this ever again."

There is no denying that Kim Seo Yeon had become more popular to the public due to her exemplary acting performance and portrayal in The Penthouse television series. The K-drama actress even admitted that she could feel how much her popularity had grown when people surrounding her asked for her autograph, including her own parents and parents-in-law. Not only that, became even kids can already recognize her.

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Kim So Yeon did not take all the credits behind her flawless scenes in The Penthouse. The actress also divulged that she found herself immersed into her role in the said series when they finally got to the second and third installments, stating:

"I realized that was the power of a multi-season drama, and I felt thankful for being able to be in a multi-season drama. Personally, a series that was a turning point for me was ‘Game of Thrones.' I watched eight seasons of it, and although it's a few years old, it was so thrilling and stimulating. I was jealous of the actors because their acting evolved with every new season. The viewers could also see their entire history, so I was jealous of that as an actress. I was glad that I could experience that."

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Kim So Yeon picked her own character when asked to select the evilest character in The Penthouse. She even described Cheon Seo Jin as the villain of all villains. She said:

"I used to say it was Joo Dan Tae, but after seeing season 3, I'm worse. Cheon Seo Jin is a villain that should not exist. She's the villain of villains, so she comes first. Joo Dan Tae comes second, and the rest are all third."

Asked about her plans following the conclusion of The Penthouse Season 3, Kim So Yeon said she would be having photoshoots and commercial shoots. She stated:

"My hair has to be long for some of them, so I'm going around trying to buy wigs. I like reading webtoons, but I haven't been able to read a single one, so I have about 10 in my to-read list. I want to read those and space out. I also want to watch a baseball game."

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