
The top two highest paid actresses in K-drama land has been the same for ten years – Jeon Ji Hyun and Lee Young Ae get 100 million won per episode (around $83,000 USD). Below them but with a significant gap is Ha Ji Won, Choi Ji Woo, Kim Hee Ae, and Song Hye Kyo at 75 million won. K-ent is reporting that Kim Hee Ae’s unprecedented success with cable drama The World of the Married is expected to vault her to join Jeon Ji Hyun (38) and Lee Young Ae (49), and would also make her the oldest actress (54 years old) and continuing to grow her acclaim and clout. There are now three queens of K-drama land and all classic beloved beauties with over two decades of experience each.
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