With his eye-catching and not to mention his boy-next-door charm, Park Bo Gum is indeed one of the most beloved K-drama actors who stole the hearts of millions of women.
Bo Gummy, which the fans fondly called the South Korean heartthrob, gained massive fame with his breakthrough performance in "Reply 1988" where he played the shy type and skilled Baduk player, Choi Taek.
His popularity continued in the mega-hit K-drama "Love in the Moonlight," portraying the role of Joseon crown prince Lee Yeong. This is also the reason why he got the moniker of the "Nation's Crown Prince."
From his goody-good boy aura, the "Seobok" star proved his leading man status after landing the character of Kim Jin Hyuk opposite Hallyu queen Song Hye Kyo in "Encounter."
With a slew of his notable K-dramas, it only shows that the 28-year-old actor is now one of the most sought-after stars raking millions per episode.
Speaking of wealth, let's take a deep dive into Park Bo Gum's net worth and where he spends his money.
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Park Bo Gum Net Worth 2021
The "Record of Youth" star reportedly earns $90,000 per episode, making him one of the highest-paid Korean actors.
Interestingly, with his decade-long career in showbiz, Park Bo Gum's net worth sits at $2.5 million, where a big chunk of his money is from his long list of dramas, movies, and high-end brand deals.
To name a few, the actor is the global ambassador of big companies such as K-swiss, Coca- Cola, Kakao Talk, Samsung, and dubbed as the CK King in 2017.
Did You Know? Park Bo Gum Once Struggled Financially
His massive wealth is due to his hard work and impressive acting skills, but did you know that his family once struggled financially.
According to several outlets, Park Bo Gum filed for bankruptcy in 2014, who at the time was only 22 years old and was just starting a career as an actor.
It came after his father loaned $255,000 or 300 million KRW in 2008 to start a business. Then 16-year-old Bo Gum signed as a co-guarantor.
Unfortunately, the patriarch was unable to settle the payments making his son's debt ballooned to $ 680,000 or 800 million won in a span of six years.
Luckily, the actor made a huge fortune in the industry and managed to pay off the debt.
Park Bo Gum's Heart of Gold
In 2020, reports cited that the South Korean star has secretly volunteered and made unofficial donations to a children's home for the past seven years.
At the time, the actor wanted to visit the organization before his military enlistment but could not do so because of the surging COVID-19.
Now he is currently fulfilling his military service in the Navy after enlisting in August 2020.
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Written by Geca Wills
