Song Joong Ki's Kdrama Vincenzo made waves in the Hallyu world in the first half of 2021, but did you know that the A-lister earned a ton of money in the 20-episode series?
In the latest episode of Mnet's TMI News, the variety show revealed the top 10 celebrities who earned the best profit in the first half of 2021.
How Much Did Song Joong Ki Make in 'Vincenzo'?
According to the program, the 36-year-old star sits in the top seven with 168,000 USD or 200 million won per episode, making him one of the highest-paid South Korean actors.
As for his mega-hit tvN series "Vincenzo," which stars Jeon Yeo Been and Ok Taecyeon, Song Joong Ki reportedly took home a staggering 3,400,000 USD or 4 billion KRW just in the crime drama alone.
On top of this, the South Korean heartthrob currently has six endorsements, gaining a total of 2,500,000 USD or 3 billion KRW in his current advertisements, which varies from health, tech, cosmetics, and more.
With this, Mnet's "TMI News" concluded that Soong Joong Ki's total revenue for the first half of the year alone soared to 5,900,000 USD or 7 billion KRW.
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So How Rich is Song Joong Ki?
Debuted in 2010 and within a span of six years, his popularity skyrocketed after being casted in "Descendants of the Sun," where he met his then-wife, Song Hye Kyo.
The melodrama opened a lot of doors for the actor and led him to star in notable projects such as "The Battleship Island," "Arthdal Chronicles," "Space Sweepers," and of course, "Vincenzo."
With his decade-long career, the Hallyu star not just cemented his name in showbiz but also raked millions due to his numerous series and movies.
According to celebeatonline.com, Song Joong Ki's net worth is estimated to be at $15 million in 2021.
Song Joong Ki's New Drama 'The Youngest Son of a Conglomerate'
After his mega-hit Kdrama "Vincenzo" and blockbuster movie "Space Sweepers," the 36-year-old star is set to return as a chaebol in "The Youngest Son of a Conglomerate."
After being rumored to make a comeback on the small screen, JTBC finally confirmed that Song Joong Ki would star in the fantasy drama alongside "Hospital Playlist" actress Shin Hyun Bin and Lee Sung Min.
In the webtoon-based series, the actor will take on the role of Yoon Hyun Woo, a secretary of a wealthy family and will be reincarnated as the chaebol family's youngest son, Jin Do Joon.
Song Joong Ki's 'Bogotá: City of the Lost'
Apart from the small screen, the Hallyu star will also appear in an upcoming thriller crime movie.
Set in Colombia, "Bogotá: City of the Lost" follows the story of a young South Korean who left the country for Colombia in the 1990s.
Song Joong Ki will be working together with Lee Hee Joon, Ryu Seung Beom, and Jo Hyun Chul as the lead stars.
