The international recognition received by Korean celebrities somehow led them to be endorsers of luxury brands. No doubt, these actresses are the certified commercial queens of South Korea. Whatever brand they endorsed earn a hefty amount of money and following.
These certified CF stars and cover girls's fortune and fame are surely one that many rising and rookie actresses aim for. Not only do they exude beauty but also elegance. No wonder, they are seen endorsing luxurious brands like Chanel, Chaumet, Piaget and many more.
With millions of followers worldwide, they surely are Korea's top influencers when it comes to make-ups, accessories, and all other sorts of fashion styles.
Jun Ji-hyun
The sassiest girl of them all gets the crown as the highest-paid actress. An estimate of USD 84,000.00 per episode is surely a large sum, and yes, you would surely agree that she is the ultimate CF star as well. To date, she is the first Korean ambassador of the luxury brand Alexander McQueen. She was chosen as she suits the brand's slogan, "McQueen's woman is independent, strong, confident, and influential."
Song Hye-kyo
Not only is she the brand ambassador of Asia-Pacific by heritage jeweler Chaumet, a high-end jeweler based in Paris founded in 1780, but she also gets paid an estimated USD 42,000.00 per episode.
Additionally, she starred in the recent spring fashion film called La Donna Che Amiamo by Bottega Veneta, Italian luxury goods and high fashion brand founded in 1966.
Kim Tae-hee
JM Solution, Cledor, and La Cloud are among the Korean brands Kim is currently endorsing from skincare to wellness drinks, ice cream, and bed mattresses. She made a name to herself and has been getting an estimate of USD 34,000.00 per episode, even if she had been on hiatus in the small screen for five long years.
Gong Hyo-jin
The 56th Baeksang Arts Awards grand prize winner When the Camellia Blooms lead actress is the latest brand ambassador in Asia-Pacific of Piaget is a Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler founded in 1874. She reportedly became a part of the brand's new features. Not only that, but she is also one of Burberry's favorite endorser, and we often see her showcasing the brand mostly in magazines and events. The actress is reportedly getting approximately USD 33,400.00 per episode.
Shin Min-a
Roger Vivier's luxury creations include shoes, bags, and accessories, and the actress had recently posted for the brand. With her pretty face, no wonder she has also been selected as the ambassador of Chanel Beauty. Ceragem Korea, Michael, The North Face, and Cartier are among her long list of endorsements. The actress gets to be paid USD 25,000.00 per episode.
Park Shin-hye
Since 2014, Park has been the face of the beauty and skincare brand Mamonde as she illuminates a youthful and glowing beauty, and many have praised her for that. Her brilliant acting led her into getting up to USD 17,000.00 per episode. And many may have noticed she is usually seen wearing Valentino along with its accessories.
Son Ye-jin
Son has been the face for many beauty and skincare products as her beauty is ageless and timeless, not minding that she is nearing forties. Neuramis, Vanav, and Manyo are among the skincare brands she represents. Not to mention she and Hyun Bin are the newest brand ambassadors of a Philippine owned telecom company, Smart Communications.
Way back in 2006, Son was already earning an estimated amount of USD 23,000.00. Just do the Math and try to guess how much is she getting paid knowing that her latest drama "Crash Landing On You" is a worldwide hit.
