Korean dramas and movies that are airing next year are already making a buzz, what’s also
making some noise are the actors starring in them. Some big and promising stars are set to conquer our
screens next year, it makes us wonder who will land on next year’s highest paid actors list.
We think it’s worth trying to find out who will take a spot in 2021’s top paid Korean actors and
actresses list. We’ve based our predictions on upcoming projects and the actors’ current works
and endorsements. Let’s check who might be landing a spot on the official list!
Will a young actress finally be part of the highest paid Korean actresses list?
Anything is possible especially when Kim So Hyun has been starring in many great dramas.
From romantic dramas to historical ones, we’ve seen her in many genres. Her recent drama,
Love Alarm, was a huge commercial success and ranked as one of Netflix’s top releases in 2019.
The actress surely gained more recognition worldwide! The star is also set to continue
the drama as Love Alarm was renewed for a second season. And other than Love Alarm 2, Kim
So Hyun will also be in The Moon Rising River. Kim So Hyun is always on our screens, and we hope
all her hard work gets her to the official list. Do you agree? If so, hit that like button and let us know.
As one of the greatest actresses today, will Bae Doona land on next
year’s top paid Korean actresses? When it comes to acting, admit it or not,
she is one of the first actresses that always comes to mind. It’s not a secret that she always
slays every character. Bae Doona is gaining even more popularity with the zombie series Kingdom.
With an important role in Kingdom, we are confident that Bae Doona will continue
to appear in the next installment, which we are hoping to get very soon. Foreign or Korean films,
we can surely count on Bae Doona to entertain us. Other than this, a powerful couple will
land on our screens as the popular actress gets paired with Gong Yoo in the Sea of Silence. Bae Doona and Gong Yoo
in a sci-fi drama? We’re definitely waiting to witness this strong pairing.
Lee Jong Suk left his fans for a while to serve in the military, but fame surely never left the
actor as reports of a special appearance by him in the sequel of the film “The Witch” started
circulating. And just recently, news of him and Song Hye Kyo starring in a drama got all
K-drama fans hyped up. And remember, these things are happening all while he’s in the military.
So, what more when he finally gets discharged and becomes more active through interviews and social
media. This well-known actor has delivered us great dramas like Doctor Stranger, Pinocchio,
and While You Were Sleeping. If news of Lee Jong Suk and Song Hye Kyo’s drama gets confirmed,
can you just imagine the impact it will create? It would be Lee Jong Suk’s first drama after
his military service and Song Hye Kyo’s first drama after her divorce. Shows, interviewers,
endorsers, and many more will surely want first dibs on this potential on screen couple.
Dream High, While You Were Sleeping, and Vagabond are hit dramas in which Bae Suzy stars in.
And she’s at it again with the drama, Start Up. She's not stopping there,
the popular actress is set to star in an upcoming film with the big stars Gong Yoo and Park Bo Gum.
Guess who’s joining the movie too, it’s Choi Woo Shik! Bae Suzy is starring in a movie with
such a high chance of becoming a massive hit. This will definitely bring her career to new heights.
Obviously, Lee Min Ho is on our list because this heartthrob continuously steals the hearts of many.
One of the most popular Korean actors known worldwide, this Boys Over Flowers star can
live with the long list of endorsements he has without having to star in a drama
again. So many brands have chosen him to be the face of their products
or services. If it isn’t obvious enough, the product placements in The King: Eternal Monarch’s
will make you realize the power this actor has. After his recent drama this year, what’s next
for Lee Min Ho? Brand endorsements inside and outside Korea are surely part of the picture.
While we wait for his next movie or drama, let’s all support his newly launched Youtube channel.
Whether it’s in a movie or a drama, Park Shin Hye is definitely appearing on our
screens. Let’s face it, whatever Park Shin Hye touches turns into gold. Maybe that’s
why she’s the first Korean celebrity to become Swarovski’s global ambassador.
Kidding aside, it’s no secret that whatever Park Shin Hye stars in, the project is always
making a buzz. She just has that special star power. Having brought us #Alive and The Call this year,
Park Shin Hye will be starring in the upcoming drama, Sisyphus: The Myth in 2021. Her latest
work on the small screen, which is Memories of the Alhambra, became a huge success,
so we’re crossing our fingers that Sisyphus: The Myth will follow in its footsteps.
A star who showed us his talent in bringing different characters to life, Yoo Ah-in’s
growth in the entertainment industry has made him a popular choice in the world of acting.
Whether on the big or small screen, Yoo Ah-in has always served us something every year. This actor
has recently been appearing in more than one movie every year. You may know Yoo Ah-in from the hit
drama Six Flying Dragons and the mystery-drama film, Burning. Due to his rise in excellent
acting skills and rise in popularity, Yoo Ah-in was the first Korean actor to be selected for
The New York Times’ “The Best Actors of 2018” list. Wondering where you’ve seen him this year?
Yoo Ah-in starred in Voice of Silence and yes, he is the video gamer in the movie
#Alive. We can’t wait to see this actor in the upcoming Netflix series, Hellbound, in 2021.
Hit after hit, Hyun Bin has continuously wowed us all and became one of the most successful
actors of today. From the popular classics My Name is Kim Sam Soon and Secret Garden,
Hyun Bin has not stopped giving us hit dramas. His recent works just keep breaking records. In 2018,
he starred in Memories of the Alhambra, which became one of the highest rated Korean dramas
in cable television. Well, here’s an even bigger surprise. Having just finished airing this year,
Crash Landing on You created a huge impact in the K-drama world and became the third-highest-rated
Korean drama in cable television history. I guess we can say that for the past years,
it’s definitely been raining money for Hyun Bin. In the works for a new project,
the Crash Landing on You star will be appearing in the upcoming film Bargaining.
Song Joong-ki takes a spot on our list as the Descendants of the Sun star continues to gain
more recognition since his hit drama in 2016. Song Joong-Ki singed with multiple endorsements, and
now his latest fantasy drama Arthdal Chronicles was renewed for a second season. Bringing more
to the table, Song Joong-ki will star in the upcoming science fiction film Space Sweepers
and the criminal thriller film Bogota. And set to premiere in 2021, he’ll be working on the drama
Vicenzo with Ok Taecyeon. Two upcoming movies and one drama? Who knows, maybe he’ll even surprise us
with the release of the second season of Arthdal Chronicles. Nothing’s for sure yet but one thing
we are confident in is that he’ll continue being one of the highest paid Korean actors.
It isn’t a “Highest paid actors” list if Song Hye Kyo is not part of it. Building her career
over the years, Song Hye Kyo is one of the actresses who became a household name that
will continue earn money even if we don’t see her on the big or small screen. With a solid
foundation for her career, Song Hye Kyo is the face of many brands. The Descendants of
the Sun star did not appear on our screens this year but she still made it in 2020’s
top highest paid Korean actresses. There’s no shock in that because
if you follow her on Instagram, you’ll see countless sponsored posts. Lately,
the internet went wild as news of an upcoming drama starring her and Lee Jong Suk spread
like wildfire. If we get confirmation for this drama, this will be Song Hye Kyo’s first drama
after her divorce with fellow Descendants of the Sun star, Song Joong-ki. The drama will definitely become the talk of the town.
Kim Soo Hyun became one of the most popular actors
with plenty of endorsements and became the face of many products every year. Now that he’s back
from the military and has made a comeback to the small screen, Kim Soo Hyun has not disappointed us
with his latest drama, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay. This Netflix drama gained popularity overseas
and became one of the most popular Asian Netflix dramas of 2020. There’s no slowing down in his
career, currently reviewing
the offer for the upcoming thriller Netflix series, Finger, Kim Soo Hyun will definitely
get his pockets full with another drama on one of the biggest streaming platforms today.
One of the most in-demand celebrities in South Korea will surely earn a huge amount next year.
Oops, just a quick heads-up, if you’re not yet done watching a certain zombie Korean drama,
the following lines will contain some spoilers. Just skip a few seconds ahead and you’ll be fine.
Creating a huge buzz after her shocking appearance in the last part of the latest
season of Kingdom, Jun Ji Hyun is now part of the most talked about zombie drama of today.
With a confirmed lead role in the drama’s special episode expected to be released next year, Jun Ji
Hyun will surely be trending alongside Kingdom: Ashin of the North. End of Spoiler. Our favorite
sassy girl is also confirmed to come back to the small screen after five years in the drama Mount Jiri. This news surely
made everyone happy. The fact that Ju Ji-hoon will be starring alongside her and that the drama is
written by Kingdom’s screenwriter, are just a few of the many reasons Jun Ji Hyun’s upcoming
drama will become a huge hit.
Our coffee prince and favorite goblin did not
land on 2020’s highest paid Korean actors list, but hopefully next year he will be on it and maybe
even take the top spot! With a highly anticipated movie set to air at the end of the year,
Seo Bok, Gong Yoo will bring his name back on everyone’s radar as he stars alongside Park Bo
Gum. Can you just imagine the endorsements after this movie? Other than that, Gong Yoo is giving
us Wonderland with Park Bo Gum, a movie reportedly airing in 2021. And here is the cherry on top that
will definitely land him a spot on the list. An upcoming drama with Netflix and Bae Doona!
This powerful pairing truly makes fans excited for the drama that will hopefully air in 2021.
I mean, Gong Yoo and Bae Doona? This drama will be full of excellent acting skills.
Korean stars are surely gaining everyone’s attention. Big stars are seen everywhere!
How about you? We’d love to know your thoughts. Which Korean actors and
actresses do you think will land in next year’s highest paid Korean actors and actresses list?
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