Song Hye Kyo, Kim Tae Hee and Son Ye Jin all appear in the top 10 richest actresses in Korea in 2026, based on total assets estimates published by Enterprise Wired.
At the top of the ranking is Jun Ji Hyun with total assets of 110 million USD. She receives about 300,000 USD (nearly 8 billion VND) for each episode. After more than 20 years of artistic activity, Jun Ji Hyun has made her mark through many works such as "My Sassy Girl", "The Thieves", "Assassination" and "My Love from the Star".
Ranked 2nd in the ranking is Lee Young Ae with an estimated fortune of about 90 million USD. In addition to a salary of about 220,000 USD per episode, the actress also has revenue from the copyright of "Dae Jang Geum", advertising and investments.
Song Hye Kyo ranks third in the list with an estimated fortune of about 60 million USD. According to Enterprise Wired, the actress receives about 250,000 USD for each episode.
After the success of many works such as "Autumn in My Heart", "Full House", "Descendants of the Sun" and "The Glory", she continues to maintain her appeal in the Korean entertainment industry.
In addition to acting, Song Hye Kyo also has large revenue from advertising contracts, cooperation with many international fashion and beauty brands, along with revenue from copyright and commercial activities.
Song Hye Kyo is currently living in a luxurious detached villa in Samseong-dong, Gangnam district, Seoul, South Korea.
The house has a minimalist, sophisticated and cozy style, where she enjoys a secluded everyday life with pets and close friends. After ending 14 years of cooperation with management company UAA, she is currently building a new management system with a long-term team of collaborators.
Kim Tae Hee ranks fourth in the list with an estimated fortune of about 55 million USD. The actress is said to receive about 200,000 USD per episode.
Although not active in art regularly, she still maintains her appeal thanks to outstanding works such as "Stairway to Heaven" and "Hi Bye, Mama!".
Besides acting, Kim Tae Hee also has a stable income from advertising contracts and investment activities, contributing to helping her maintain her position in the group of the richest actresses in Korea.
Kim Tae Hee is currently living in a luxurious private villa in Itaewon-dong (Seoul, Korea) worth about 5 billion won (equivalent to 90 billion VND) with her husband, singer and actor Bi Rain.
The couple also owns a luxury apartment in Irvine, California (USA) worth about 2 million USD to serve their children's study plans.
The top 10 richest actresses in Korea in 2026 also include IU, Han Ji Min, Son Ye Jin, Park Min Young, Kim Ji Won and Suzy.
The list shows that influential stars are not only successful in acting but also own many sources of income from advertising, investment and commercial activities.
