Song Hye-Kyo is a popular actress among k-drama fans. Born on November 22, 1981, in Dalseo-gu, Daegu, South Korea, and with approximately 25 years in the acting business, Song Hye-Kyo has featured in successful television series such as Full House, Descendants of the Sun, and more recently, Encounter.
With her excellent k-drama repertoire, it is no wonder that she is currently the fifth highest-paid actress of 2020 and that she was ranked sixth on Forbes Korea's Power Celebrity list in 2018.
According to real estate insiders, on May 27th of this year, Song Hye-Kyo bought a property in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul for 19.5 billion Wons ($ 17, 436, 400.80 USD) and it was reported to be a property that was purchased in preparation for her mom's retirement.
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Being in the industry from a young age, the actress grew up in the public eye, allowing her fortune to grow with time, so here is what has contributed to her popularity and fortune.
Hye-Kyo makes approximately $42, 000 for each episode of a k-drama. In her latest series Encounter, in which she starred together with actor Park Bo Gum for 16 episodes, the actress made approximately $670, 000.
Some of her deals include the Chaumet brand, a French high-end jewelry brand. She was the face of Korean cosmetics Laneige for 10 years before making a modeling deal with the Sulwhasoo brand.
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However, Hye-Kyo's fame extends past South Korea, in China she has also made a name for herself. She has starred in four Chinese films from 2013-2015, one of these was The Grandmaster, which grossed around $64 million at the box office and was nominated at the 86th Academy Awards.
The actress spends most of her fortune on real estate, owning three properties in Samseong-dong, one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Seoul.
Her parents separated when she was little and she was raised by her mother, so she makes most of her financial decisions keeping her mother in mind.
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The Glory is about a student who leaves school after being brutally bullied and years later the bully's son is sent to a school where the teacher is the survivor. This is where she begins a plan to get revenge.
In the series Now We’re Breaking Up, she will portray a fashion designer who crosses paths with a freelance photographer played by My Mister's actor Jang Ki-yong.
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Even after her separation from her then husband Song Joong Ki, the Hallyu icon is still being sought after by luxury brands, such as Chaumet, Bottega Veneta, and Sulwhasoo to endorse their products.
With all the endorsement and projects the actress has achieved in the industry, it's obvious that she is considered as today's one of the highest-paid actress South Korea. So now the question is, how does a long-established Hallyu star spend her fortune?
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Song Hye Kyo began her acting career at an early age. She practically grew up in the entertainment industry. Since her debut in 1996, Song Hye Kyo has worked her way up into becoming one of the most famous names in showbiz and eventually was considered as one of Korea's highest-paid stars, reportedly receiving up to an estimated US$42, 000 per K-drama episode.
The Hallyu star quickly rose into fame all over Asia with her hit dramas Autumn in My Heart in 2000 and Full House in 2004.She also became widely known in China, appearing in a couple of Chinese films.
In 2013, she appeared in a Chinese movie portraying a supporting role in Wong Kar-wai's movie titled The Grandmaster. Song had her brief hiatus from the small screen and eventually managed to stage a successful comeback through the drama That Winter, The Wind Blows.
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Then, in 2016, she was cast as the main character in the hit series Descendants of The Sun alongside her ex-husband actor Song Joong Ki. The particular drama was a massive hit worldwide, which resulted in international remakes.
Song Hye Kyo's personal life made headlines when she got married to actor Song Joong Ki in 2017. However, their fairytale love story ended when they got divorced only after less than a year of marriage. As divorce still carries a stigma in Korea, her fans were worried that this might affect the actress's career, but this proved hardly the case.Still, lots of luxury brands wanted her to be their brand ambassadress.
This proved that her successful career and widespread influence remained too strong to be stricken by personal matters. She had indeed built her name strongly in the industry.
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Song Hye Kyo's estimated net worth of about USD 31 million and spends her fortune wisely. She mostly invests in luxury real estate. She reportedly owns three properties in Samseong-dong, one of Seoul's most expensive neighborhoods.
Also, the actress used to own a Manhattan flat, right in front of New York's Central Park, which she decided to sell in 2018.
Other than spending on real estate, Song Hye Kyo is also known to give her support and generous donations to different charities throughout her career.