Here are some of the highest-paid K-drama actors, along with their estimated earnings per episode:
* Lee Min-ho: A veteran actor with a long list of successful dramas like "Boys Over Flowers" and "The Legend of the Blue Sea," Lee Min-ho reportedly earns around $80,000 per episode.
* Hyun Bin: Known for his roles in "Crash Landing on You" and "My Lovely Sam Soon," Hyun Bin is another top-tier actor with a reported pay of $113,000 per episode.
* Song Joong-ki: Popular for his roles in "Descendants of the Sun" and "Vincenzo," Song Joong-ki commands a significant fee, estimated to be around $157,000 per episode.
* Lee Jung-jae: After his global success in "Squid Game," Lee Jung-jae's pay has skyrocketed. He reportedly earns around $248,000 per episode.
Kim Soo-hyun Known for his roles in "My Love from the Star" and "It's Okay to Not Be Okay," Kim Soo-hyun is considered one of the highest-paid actors in the Korean entertainment industry. He reportedly charges around $423,000 per episode.