Viewers, especially those who are avid fans of "The Penthouse," have a love-hate relationship with Han Ji Hyun.
The 26-year-old actress took on the role of Joo Seok Kyung, Kim Young Dae's on-screen twin and the daughter of Joo Dan Tae. The character was played by Uhm Ki Joon and Shim Soo Ryun was portrayed by Eugene.
For three seasons, viewers witnessed how effective Han Ji Hyun is as a villain, making her one of the remarkable antagonists in K-drama together with the Hera Palace chairman, Joo Dan Tae.
At the height of the makjang series, fans lauded how powerful her acting was. She flawlessly delivered being the queen bee of Cheong Ah Arts and basically the nightmare of Bae Ro Na, played by Kim Hyun Soo.
Despite being a then-rookie actress, big stars like Lee Ji Ah, Eugene, and the Baeksang Arts Awards winner Kim So Yeon did not intimidate the 26-year-old actress from acting in her character as Joo Seok Kyung.
With the massive success of "The Penthouse," the makjang series was able to ran for three seasons.
With this, did Han Ji Hyun's net worth increase because of the K-drama?
Han Ji Hyun Net Worth 2022: How Rich is 'The Penthouse' Villain?
Debuting in 2018 with a supporting role in "Soul Driver," the SBS series "The Penthouse" solidified her career as an actress.
For almost four years in the industry, Han Ji Hyun's net worth is estimated at around $4 million, as cited by whatsthenetworth.com.
Apart from her acting career, her wealth also includes landing various endorsements.
Over Han Ji Hyun's Instagram, she often shares her activities with her 2.1 million followers.
Currently, the 26-year-old actress is the face of several beauty brands, clothing companies, and more.
Due to her modelesque physique, Korean clothing brand On & On selected Han Ji Hyun as their newest muse.
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In addition to Han Ji Hyun's endorsements, beauty company Needly hailed the actress as their ambassador.
Capping off her slew of advertisements, she is also selected by haircare brand Shiseido Professional as their muse in 2021.
Han Ji Hyun New Drama
After her stellar performance in "The Penthouse," Han Ji Hyun will make a comeback in K-drama with the upcoming series "Cheer-Up." This will be her first lead role since her debut in 2018.
Set to be released sometime this year, Han Ji Hyun took the role of newbie cheering squad member, Do hae Yi.
"Cheer-Up" is a rom-com mystery series that follows a group of once-leading university cheering squad.
Joining the upcoming K-drama are Bae In Hyuk, Kim Hyun Jin, and "All of Us Are Dead" actress Lee Eun Saem, who will play the role of Han Ji Eun's friend, Joo Seon Ja.
Through the upcoming series, viewers get to see the other side of the actress, and it is far different from her villain role in "The Penthouse."
