Lee Byung Hun stunned the viewers after he appeared as one of the casts in the mega-hit Korean drama "Squid Game" alongside Lee Jung Jae and Park Hae Soo.
Although the award-winning actor only had a guest role, his character had a pivotal part in the Netflix series.
In the drama, the "Mr. Sunshine" star took on the role of the Front Man, who oversees the whole game and eventually revealed that he was Hwang Joon Ho's brother, Hwang In Ho.
Apart from the 51-year-old A-lister, the "Squid Game" cast includes Hallyu star Gong Yoo, who also played a cameo, seen in episodes 1 and 9.
Like Lee Byung Hun, the "Goblin" star also took a significant part in the drama.
He played the character of the game's salesman who hands out cards to target participants. In "Squid Game" episode 1, he was seen playing a traditional children's game called Ddakji, with Seong Gi Hoon, portrayed by Lee Jung Jae.
Now, speaking of the cast members, let's take a deep dive into Lee Byung Hun's net worth and see if he is the wealthiest star among the "Squid Game" cast.
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Lee Byung Hun's Net Worth 2021
Before his success, he made his debut in 1991 after starring in the KBS series "Asphalt My Hometown."
After three decades in showbiz, he made a name for himself and established a career even in Hollywood.
The South Korean pride has a ton of works which include "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," "The Magnificent Seven," "Terminator Genisys," and the action movie "Red 2" with A-lister Bruce Wills.
His remarkable series and movies helped him rake millions per episode.
According to idolnetworth.com, Lee Byung Hun's net worth is estimated at 20 million USD, where a big chunk of his total wealth is from his endorsements, tv guesting, movies and series.
Meanwhile, Gong Woo's net worth sits at 10 million USD while Lee Jung Jae has a net worth of 5 million USD, as cited by the outlet.
Where does Lee Byung Hun Spend his Millions?
When it comes to money, Lee Byung Hun knew where to spend and invest his hard-earned cash.
Aside from his properties in South Korea, the actor and his wife, Lee Min Jung, acquired a house in Los Angeles.
In 2019, an outlet noted that the A-lister purchased a house around Universal Studios.
The property reportedly costs 2 million USD and is suitable for a family of five to six.
Interestingly, Lee Byung Hun is among the celebrities who often give back to the community.
The Korean Herald recently shared that the "Beautiful Days" star donated 87,200 USD or 100 million won to a children's hospital in Seoul to commemorate his birthday.
"I wish to deliver a little comfort and support to children in a lengthy fight against sickness and their families," the actor said as noted by the outlet.
