Jeon Ji Hyun: One Of The Most Successful Money Makers In Korean Showbiz

Jeon Ji Hyun initially started her career in showbiz as a model, but she achieved great success in the field of acting. Her popularity surged throughout Asia after portraying the stunning and haughty Chun Song Yi in the 2013 drama “My Love from the Star”. She further solidified her standing as a top actress with her roles in popular series like “The Legend of the Blue Sea”, “Kingdom”, and “Jirisan”.

Apart from her acting career, she is renowned as a highly sought-after celebrity for endorsements and advertisements in Korea. Following her marriage to a wealthy businessman, she has also found success in various business ventures.

Despite limiting her acting roles in recent years, Jeon Ji Hyun continues to garner a large fan base thanks to her stunning appearance and wealth.

One of the most successful earners in the Korean entertainment industry.

Known for her talent and dedication, Jeon Ji Hyun has achieved success in both the fields of art and business.

The actress has a keen eye for selecting scripts and roles, and her exceptional acting abilities have contributed to her success in both dramas and films. In 2021, she outperformed many renowned actors and secured the second spot among the top 9 highest-paid actors in Korea. The actress commanded a salary of $120,000 per episode, placing her second only to Kim Soo Hyun, who earned $600,000 per episode among all actors.

As her popularity increased, she was able to secure numerous advertising contracts and brand endorsements. With her background in modeling and professional endeavors, Jeon Ji Hyun’s name gained even more recognition. She appeared in numerous memorable advertisements for clothing, jewelry, shampoo, and even food such as fried chicken. The products featured in her advertisements quickly sold out due to her influence.

Soompi reported that at one point, this celebrity shot 15 commercials and made a total of $11.9 million. Each advertisement paid her $852,000.

Additionally, she has achieved remarkable success in the real estate industry. The actress possesses a multitude of rental apartments and villas.

In 2023, the couple bought a 264 square meter apartment on the top floor of the renowned Acro Seoul Forest building in Seoul for a sum of $10 million. According to reports, the full payment was made in cash. Jeon Ji Hyun is the majority owner of the property, with 92.3%, while her husband owns the remaining portion.

In addition to the apartment in Samsung-dong I-Park, which was valued at nearly $6 million, she has previously owned several other high-value properties. These include two commercial properties – a two-story building in Ichon-dong, Yongasan-gu and another two-story building in Gangnam-gu – as well as a three-story building in Deungchon-dong.

Koreaboo reports that the actress’s real estate holdings are currently valued at a minimum of $106 million. However, this amount is subject to change, as she and her husband frequently engage in buying and selling properties.

Despite not acting for the past three years, she continues to maintain a large fortune due to her lucrative advertising contracts and successful investments in real estate and rentals.

Wedded to a Member of the Wealthiest 1% in Korea

Jeon Ji Hyun, who is both beautiful and successful, has also gained attention for her marriage to a wealthy businessman and for becoming a member of a prominent family.

Choi Jung Hyun, the third son of Choi Gun, one of the major shareholders of the Alpha Group, married the actress who comes from a family with a net worth in the top 1% in Korea. He studied in the U.S. and worked at Bank of America before returning to Korea to take over the family business.

The opulent and extravagant nature of her wedding garnered significant media coverage both in her home country and abroad. During the ceremony, she donned a wedding dress valued at 80 million won, a ring worth 500 million won, and a crown worth 1.2 billion won.

The couple, who have been married for over ten years, are parents to two sons, aged 8 and 6 this year. In order to protect their privacy, the couple chooses not to share photos of their children on social media.

The actress revealed on a past episode of KBS 2TV’s “Entertainment Weekly” that her husband has always been a strong supporter of her career. Having known each other since childhood, they share a deep understanding and harmony in their daily lives. She also mentioned how they make it a priority to go on regular dates and watch movies together, considering it an essential aspect of their relationship. In the past, she used to hide her identity by wearing a hat when out in public with her husband, but now she feels comfortable going out without any disguise.

The couple was also caught up in divorce speculation.

Reference: k14