Probably one of the most well-known faces in the Kdrama world, Sung Dong Il never fails to amaze the viewers with his impeccable acting skills and not to mention his outstanding portfolio featuring several notable dramas.
It is safe to say that the renowned veteran actor reached the peak of his success, with a ton of remarkable series under his belt.
However, did you know that he is one of the Kdrama actors who started from the buttom and worked his way up?
Sung Dong Il Before the Fame
In his 2014 variety show "Dad! Where Are You Going," the actor gets honest and reveals why he is so grateful for his wife.
Before all the popularity and recognition he received, Sung Dong Il experienced hardships which included being in massive debt after his business failed.
It was at the time when he met his wife. Due to this, the couple could not even afford to have a wedding celebration.
Furthermore, to take off some of the load, his wife secretly does dishwashing at a pork bone soup restaurant to help Sung Dong Il pay off his debt.
When he found out about this, the actor felt guilty and saddened, knowing that his wife wanted to help in the best way possible.
Interestingly, the "House on Wheels" star promised to work harder to support his family in the future, hence having a string of movies, series, and even variety shows.
In one of his interviews with tvN's show "Life Bar," the "Jirisan" star detailed his childhood and revealed that he was born out of wedlock.
Moreover, he and his father did not have a good relationship, adding that his father "hated" him a lot and used to beat up every day.
Despite this, he ensured that the family would be different from the one he grew up in.
"The happiest time is when children say 'I want to eat dad pizza' without thinking about the price," he said.
Sung Dong Il Net Worth 2021
After over two decades in the entertainment industry and making a name of himself as one of South Korea's renowned actors, the 57-year-old star has come a long way from being debt-ridden to an award-winning celebrity.
As for his wealth, Sung Dong Il net worth is estimated at 1.5 million USD as cited by whatsthenetworth.com, where his primary source of income is mostly from showbiz.
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Sung Dong Il's New Drama
More drama means more earnings for the "Reply 1988" star.
Interestingly, he is currently the cast of tvN's "Jirisan" together with Jun Ji Hyun and Ju Ji Hoon.
In the coming year, Sung Dong Il is booked and busy with his two new Kdramas. First is the JTBC series "Tell Me Your Wish" with Girls' Generation Sooyoung, Won Ji An and Ji Chang Wook, followed by " The Ghost Doctor" alongside Hallyu star Rain and Kim Bum.
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Written by Geca Wills
