Rising star Chae Jong Hyeop stole the spotlight after appearing in the SBS' sports drama series "Hot Stove League" with seasoned actors Namgoong Min, Park Eun Bin, Oh Jung Se, and Jo Bung Gyu.
After the drama ended, he started the year 2021 with the hit drama "Sisyphus: The Myth" with legendary actress Park Shin Hye and actor Cho Seung Woo.
He also landed the main roles in two different dramas "Nevertheless" with Han So Hee and Song Kang and "The Witch's Diner" with actresses Song Ji Hyo and Nam Ji Hyun. Both dramas have been lauded and considered "buzz-worthy" dramas of 2021.
Chae Jong Hyeop, like many others, started his career from the bottom and slowly climbed his way up to the top and now, the 29-year-old actor is considered one of the most promising and sought-after actors in his generation.
Five years after his small screen debut, he already established his name and bagged multiple television (and hopefully silver screen) dramas in the next years to come.
Chae Jong Hyeop as a Rising Actor
The actor made his small screen debut in the year 2016 with MBC's "Webtoon Hero - Tundra Show Season 2".
Chae Jong Hyeop also appeared in NAVER TV's "Between Friends" and the two seasons of KakaoTV's "No Bad Days".
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He also worked with "My Roommate Is A Gumiho" star Jang Ki Yong in 2018 drama series "Come and Hug Me" with actress Jin Ki Joo.
Aside from appearing in "Hot Stove League", he also starred in the Seezn drama series "Rumor" in 2019.
The gorgeous heartthrob is currently starring in the JTBC romance drama "Nevertheless" and TVING's "The Witch's Diner".
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Undoubtedly, Chae Jong Hyeop truly has an amazing acting skills, and it really goes without saying that he's one of the hottest actors of the South Korean film industry today.
Chae Jong Hyeop Net Worth 2021
In case you didn't know, aside from being an amazing actor, Chae Jong Hyeop used to be a model. Although he didn't pursue the career to venture into acting, with his face and great physique, he'll surely be offered partnerships and ambassadorships with the hottest brands.
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Though he is new to the limelight of the film industry, Chae Jong Hyeop made millions with his previous dramas and brand partnerships.
The 29-year-old actor's net worth is reportedly estimated to be a whopping $8 million. No doubt, the large sum of digits speak for his hardwork and talent.
Chae Jong Hyeop in New Drama 'The Speed Going to You 493km'
Chae Jong Hyeop is currently in two dramas, playing the role of the male leads in the show. But good news, the actor is booked and busy in the next coming years.
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The actor will appear in the 2022 KBS' upcoming drama "The Speed Going to You 493km". Its details and exact release date are yet to bee announced.
For the mean time, check out Chae Jong Hyeop's Instagram, he's pretty active there.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
