Uhm Ki Joon Net Worth 2021: Is 'The Penthouse: War in Life' Star as Rich as Joo Dan Tae in Real Life?

Apart from several notable dramas under his belt, Uhm Ki Joon made waves after starring in the smash hit Kdrama "The Penthouse."

Together with the star-studded cast including Eugene, Kim So Yeon, Lee Ji Ah, and more, the SBS trilogy became everyone's favorite revenge series after its premiere in October 2020 and finally concluded the third season in June 2021.

In the revenge drama, the "I'm Not a Robot" star played the role of the evil Hera Palace chairman and investment CEO Joo Dan Tae.

Amid his power and fame, he still wants more and his desire to be the wealthiest and most influential person is driven by a traumatic experience during his childhood.

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As seen on the SBS drama, he has a room full of gold bars and cash, not to mention his luxurious penthouse.

With the character he portrays in "The Penthouse: War in Life" trilogy, fans are curious whether Uhm Ki Joon's net worth is similar to the Hera Palace chairman Joo Dan Tae.

Uhm Ki Joon's Net Worth 2021

Before cementing his name in the Kdrama land, Uhm Ki Joon started his career as a musical actor debuting in 1996 with the play "Richard III" and followed by a series of various plays, namely "Oliver," "Gwanggaeto The Great," "Singin' In The Rain," and more.

His success in theater opened great opportunities on the small screens, starting with his first Kdrama "Kimchi Cheese Smile" in 2007, and the rest was history.

Now, with almost 14 years in the industry, the 45-year-old star has tons of nominations and three recognitions, including Best Actor in the 2020 SBS Drama Awards; it is safe to say that the "Heart Surgeons" has amassed millions in his wealth.

According to idolnetworth.com, Uhm Ki Joon's net worth 2021 is estimated at $16 million, with most of his riches coming from his acting career.

Is Uhm Ki Joon One of the Producers of 'The Penthouse'?

The 45-year-old star is among the remarkable villains in the history of Kdrama. With his impressive acting skills, Uhm Ki Joon definitely aced playing the evil Joo Dan Tae, whom the viewers love to hate.

However, with the massive success of "The Penthouse: War in Life," rumor sparked that he is among the producers of the SBS Kdrama.

In the special episode, "The Penthouse: Hidden Room - Hidden Story," the actor was asked by hosts Shin Dong Yeop and Jang Do Yeon if there is any truth behind the rumor that he is one of the producers of the hit series.

One point that they raised is the numerous kissing scenes he did for the drama.

The question made the whole cast laugh, including Uhm Ki Joon, who denied and even joked about the thing that worried him upon reading the script is that two of the actresses he kissed were married, referring to Eugene and Kim So Yeon.