Known for his top-notch dramas like "Vagabond" and "Mouse," it's safe to say that Lee Seung Gi is with deep pockets. But how much does the superstar really earn, and where does he invest his money?
Get a glimpse of where Lee Seung Gi makes use of the fruits of his hard work.
Lee Seung Gi Career Journey
Multi-talented actor Lee Seung Gi has one of the most successful careers among South Korean artists. From being a singer, host, and actor, the "A Korean Odyssey" star can immerse himself in any character tasked to give life with.
Through his years of working in the fast-paced industry, Lee Seung Gi's skills and talents have been honed through his participation in a manifold of projects he had taken.
And now that he has built his name, the "My Girlfriend is a Gumiho" actor is not just getting recognition in his own country, but also in different countries in Asia.
Lee Seung Gi began his showbiz career in 2005 with MBC's sitcom "Nonstop 5," where he appeared as a guest. He then officially made his acting debut in 2006 with "The Infamous Chill Sisters."
Three years later, Lee Seung Gi had his big break in the acting field when he starred and led the SBS' "Brilliant Legacy," along with Han Hyo Joo.
Due to his spectacular performance in the series, the drama achieved record-breaking viewership ratings, and through "Brilliant Legacy," Lee Seung Gi received his first Baeksang Arts Awards in 2010.
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One of the Richest K-Drama Stars? Here's Lee Seung Gi Net Worth
Since his "Brilliant Legacy" stint, the actor earned a lot of good project deals and endorsements. As one of the most in demand Korean actors and TV personalities, Lee Seung Gi started to get big paychecks.
According to International Business Times, the "A Korean Odyssey" star reportedly earns KRW 120 million per K-drama episode. In addition, he has a net worth of KRW 17 billion (estimated USD 16 million).
Apart from being included in the list of highly paid actors, Lee Seung Gi is, in fact, one of the richest Korean drama celebrities.
His nonstop projects and endorsements became the main reasons why his net worth increased. Aside from being a professional actor, the "Mouse" star has smart and realistic ways to spend his earnings.
Lee Seung Gi likes to invest in real estate. The "Master in House" host recently purchased a new expensive two-story house worth 5.6 billion won (estimated $5 million). The property is located in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul.
Not just that, because he also owns a Brownstone Legend building that is said to have a worth of KRW 3.2 billion (estimated USD 3.1 million).
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Written by Shai Collins.
