Lee Ji Ah’s Talent Fee in ‘Pandora: Beneath the Paradise’ Reportedly Triple Than ‘The Penthouse’

Lee Ji Ah is once again stealing the spotlight as the South Korean beauty stars in the mystery-thriller series "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise."

Helmed by "One the Woman's" Choi Young Hoon, the story focuses on the mysterious woman named Hong Tae Ra, played by Lee Ji Ah, and her discovery of her true identity.

Moreover, the series also depicts the revenge and greed of people with wealth and power.

As the K-drama reaches its second half, "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise," however, struggles to keep the ratings up despite its powerhouse cast.

With Lee Ji Ah, making a small screen comeback through the 16-episode thriller-mystery series, a report says that her talent fee in her latest series is much higher than "The Penthouse."

Is It Tue? Lee Ji Ah Receives Triple Talent Fee in 'Pandora: Beneath the Paradise' Than 'The Penthouse'

As K-drama fans would know, Lee Ji Ah is part of the blockbuster K-drama "The Penthouse: War in Life." Due to the popularity of the show, the weekend series was renewed for three seasons.

In addition, "The Penthouse: War in Life" garnered soaring viewership, delivering a double-digit rating for the season finale.

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It has among the highest viewership in SBS K-dramas, with an average nationwide rating of 28.8 percent for season 1, followed by 29.2 percent for season 2, and 19.5 percent for season 3.

Besides the overwhelming response from the public, the series also boasts top stars, which include Kim So Yeon, Eugene, Uhm Ki Joon, and, of course, Lee Ji Ah, who took on the role of the doting mother Shim Soo Ryun, who later on lives as Na Ae Gyo.

However, as Lee Ji Ah makes her comeback in K-dramaland, reports say that she receives triple her talent fee than in "The Penthouse: War in Life." It is safe to say that the increase in her appearance fee is due to the popularity of the SBS series.

Unfortunately, it appears that Lee Ji Ah's new drama can't achieve the same response as "The Penthouse" trilogy due to its struggling ratings.

Despite this, she continues to deliver an exceptional performance as she plays the role of the revenge-driven Hong Tae Ra.

Where to Watch Lee Ji Ah's Drama 'Pandora: Beneath the Paradise'

Ahead of the series' premiere, viewers thought that it would be similar to "The Penthouse: War in Life," given how the K-drama centers around revenge and power.

At the same time, it featured two of the cast members from the SBS series. Besides Lee Ji Ah, "Pandora: Beneath the Paradise" also stars Bong Tae Gyu, who played a supporting role in "The Penthouse" as Assemblyman Lee Gyu Jin

On the other hand, the 16-episode series is close to its finale and has only two more weeks of broadcast.

Interestingly, viewers could watch the upcoming episodes via tvN while the global audience can stream it through Disney+ and Hulu every Saturday and Sunday.

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Written by Geca Wills