How Netflix’s Crash Landing on You star Hyun Bin made his fortune – the first Korean ambassador for Omega is a ‘CF King’ worth US$10 million

Dec 22 , 2020

Hyun Bin has made millions from K-drama work and endorsements, and received an award on Savings Day for his US$3.3 million in savings. Photo: Instagram

He donated US$181,000 for Covid-19 relief, lives in the same posh Seoul building as Lee Min-ho, Krystal and Jessica Jung, and Big Bang’s Daesung, and even received an award from the Korean president on Savings Day

Korean actor Hyun Bin might be 38 years old, but he’s still as hot as ever. He was selected as the first Korean global ambassador for luxury timepiece brand Omega this November and will also appear on the January 2021 cover of Esquire Korea, which will be available by the end of the month.

He also experienced a resurgence in popularity following the success of hit Netflix series Crash Landing on You, which he led alongside Son Ye-jin.

Such success has earned him plenty of wealth – his net worth is reportedly US$10 million – but how much does he earn per episode and endorsement exactly? Here’s what we know about the top actor’s riches and his secrets to managing his assets well.

He’s been raking in the cash for a decade

Hyun Bin in 2018 period zombie movie Rampant. Photo: Next Entertainment World

Following his 2005 debut, Hyun earned US$27,000 per episode for the 2010 hit drama Secret Garden, which also featured actress Ha Ji-won. His rate reportedly went up to US$90,000 per episode by 2018. Phew!

As with most in-demand actors, Hyun has also become a top choice for endorsements. He made headlines with his endorsement earnings from the end of Secret Garden in January 2011 to 2012, accumulating US$2.9 million from eight deals. He’s appeared in numerous luxury commercial films since then – the latest one being for Omega.

He gives generously to charity

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