Song Hye Kyo Earns THIS Much Per Episode— Unbelievable!
Song Hye Kyo's legacy continues and hits the jackpot with Netflix Korea's "The Glory"!
The two-parter series released on Netflix is one among the most watched series in various countries, earning high praises from fans and critics alike.
With the drama's Part 2 creating buzz online, fans grow curious about how much Song Hye Kyo earns per episode in her works. Read to know more.
Song Hye Kyo Earns This Much In 'The Glory'
K-Drama superstar Song Hye Kyo earns some serious dough in her newest revenge drama "The Glory"!
In the series, she portrays the role of Moon Dong Eun, a school violence victim who dedicates her life into plotting the best revenge and get back at her perpetrators who made her life a living hell.
Since its release in December 2022, Song Hye Kyo's work has reached a wide variety of audiences, topping the global Netflix charts among countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and more.
The actress also received high praises for her realistic portrayal of pain, wrath and disgust as she navigates her way back to her abusers' lives, taunting them to death.
Moon Dong Eun earns lots of money from her income as a teacher, as well as extorting money from the people who tormented her in the past. With this, viewers also grow curious as to how much money Song Hye Kyo makes.
Without a doubt, she is one of the highest paid stars today as she is also a part of Tae Hye Ji along with Kim Tae Hee and Jun Ji Hyun-the goddesses of the 2000s K-Drama industry.
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Song Hye Kyo's most notable works include "Autumn in My Heart," "That Winter, the Wind Blows" and "Descendants of the Sun."
With her sought-after name and amazing performances, Song Hye Kyo receives 200 million KRW per episode, which approximately amounts to 152,000 USD.
However, the actress is believed to be exceeding the 200 million KRW mark with "The Glory," all thanks to its massive success and popularity.
With that said, Song Hye Kyo is predicted to receive double the amount of her previous income per episode as she takes on riveting and clever dramas like "The Glory."
Song Hye Kyo On Becoming Moon Dong Eun
Prior to her return, Song Hye Kyo opened up about her experiences and preparations for "The Glory."
The actress revealed that becoming Moon Dong Eun is the greatest honor she had since she entered the showbiz industry. However, it also took its toll on her.
Song Hye Kyo revealed that playing Moon Dong Eun has been emotionally taxing for her, especially during heavy scenes with her perpetrators, mother and more.
In particular, she also talked about how she sacrificed her physical appearances for the work as her skin condition worsened as the premiere of Part 2 drew nearer.
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She stated that days before filming, she would only eat bananas to keep her body in shape for her naked scenes, revealing her character's burn marks and battle scars.
In fact, the scars alone use up her time as it takes four to five hours to make with the help of amazing makeup artists in the filming set.
Dehydrated with all different kinds of makeup, Song Hye Kyo's skin declines; it's one of the things she needed to sacrifice to seamlessly synchronize with her role.
Thanks to her dedication and passion, "The Glory" is a success. Catch it on Netflix now! Watch the teaser below:
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Written by Elijah Mully.
