Kim Soo-Hyun is the one of the highest paid actors in the Korean drama industry and has won multiple awards like Baeksang Arts Awards, Grand Bell Awards and Blue Dragon Film Award for his performance. Featuring the Forbes 30 Under 30 List he is known for his performances in Dream High” (2011), “Moon Embracing the Sun” (2012), “My Love from the Star” (2013), and “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” (2020).
The South Korean actor Kim-Soo Hyun is facing significant backlash due to allegations of a past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron during her underage years. These claims have led to the termination of several brand endorsements, including his role as a Prada brand ambassador. Kim has denied the allegations and announced legal action against those spreading false information.
Kim-Soo Hyun Net-Worth 2025
As of September 2024, Kim-Suu Hyon’s net worth has crossed Rs 968 crore as per Tatler Asia. His recent K-drama “Queen of Tears”, which also starred Kim Ji Won, beat “Crash Landing on You” to become the highest-rated tvN series of all time. Apart from charging an average of Rs 30 crore per year, he is also the richest Korean actor of all time. Also known as the “king of commercials” he earns more than $3 million per episode from his latest drama series, One Ordinary Day. The sixteen episode show, Queen of Tears fetched the actor nearly Rs 31 crore which was reportedly low because of his long-standing association with the show’s acclaimed screenwriter Park Ji Eun.
Kim-Soo Hyun Source of Income
While his primary source of income remains his role in K-dramas and series, Kim-Soo Hyun has brand partnership deals with leading names in the league like Tommy Hilfiger, MIDO Watches, COSRX and Dunkin’ Donuts among others. According to Lifestyle Asia, the actor earns Rs 55 crore annually from brand deals alone. Apart from being one of the highest followed Korean actor on Instagram with over 20 million followers, a single post from him can range from Rs 8 crore to Rs 83 crore.
His stellar show-business career is paralleled with a strong real estate portfolio collectively valued at Rs 189 crore as per Times of India. He purchased his current home in Korea in October 2013 for Rs 25 crore along with a 170-square-meter property at Seoul Forest Trimage, which he acquired in May 2014 for approximately Rs 19 crore.
Kim-Soo Hyun-Kim Sae Ron Relationship
In March 2025, South Korean actor Kim- Soo Hyun faced allegations of dating actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage. Kim denied these claims, asserting their relationship began when she was of legal age. The controversy intensified after Kim Sae-ron’s tragic death in February 2025. Brands like Prada ended collaborations with Kim amid the scandal. As of April 2025, the situation remains unresolved, with ongoing legal actions and public scrutiny