"Itaewon Class" actor Park Seo Joon is currently known to be one of the most established stars in South Korea. The CF King works with some high-end brand labels such as Tommy Hilfiger and Montblanc. He also had cameo roles in popular dramas and films such as "Record of Youth" and "Parasite."

Besides these, he has also starred in hit series like "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?," "Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth" and "Itaewon Class."

It's no wonder that the actor was able to purchase a building located in Seoul's Gangnam district for $9,000,000. He even invited his long-time glam team to transfer at his building and occupy the entire 3rd to 5th floor at a discounted rate. Following the news, a lot of people wonder how did Park Seo Joon earn this much? And of couse, we give you the answers. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the actor's career and his steady rise in the Korean entertainment industry.

Park Seo Joon started his career by appearing in the 2011 music video of Bang Yong-guk's single "I Remember." After this, the actor made his acting debut playing a minor role in "Perfect Game." Since then, he has starred in a string of top-rated K-dramas where he continuously impressed the viewers with his talents. His notable series includes, "Kill Me, Heal Me," "She Was Pretty," "Hwarang: the Poet Warrior Youth," "Fight for My Way," "Itaewon Class," and "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?," wherein his portrayal gave him the label "Master of Romantic Comedy."

According to some reports, the actor reportedly earned $25,000 per episode for his drama "She Was Pretty," which broadcasted way back in 2015. Since then, Park Seo Joon has worked with numerous big projects that were worth a lot.

However, his income doesn't only come from Korean drama projects. Let's not forget his films too! When he bagged his first lead role in the movie, "Midnight Runners," it became a massive hit, earning $13.6 million in only the first five days of its airing. Then in 2019, his Hallyu status was solidified by making a cameo appearance in the award-winning film "Parasite."

Because of his success in the acting industry, Park Seo Joon has gained several product and brand endorsements which gained him the title of "Korea's CF King." The actor endorses the luxury brand Montblanc, the top-quality clothing line Tommy Hilfiger, and top beauty brands like Laneige and Dr. Jart+.

Also, it's worth noting that the actor is the first Korean celebrity to receive a "YouTube Gold Creator Award," commonly known as the "Gold Play Button."

If you're curious about how Park Seo Joon spends his fortune? Well, the answer is he doesn't spend much. He maintains a low-key lifestyle, and he has a kind heart. The actor is also known to give back and help those who are in need. According to the actor's agency, he donated $83,800 to flood victims in August this year, and he also gave the same help to the city of Daegu to help fund medical equipment in the city's fight against Covid-19.

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Written By: Sam Yap