Yoo Ah In Net Worth 2021: How Did the ‘#Alive’ Star Become One of South Korea’s Richest Actors
Yoo Ah In is arguably one of the most sought after and not to mention multi-hyphenate South Korean stars that have a long list of remarkable films and dramas under his belt.
Fans of post-apocalyptic movies might recognize this award-winning actor through his role as Oh Joon Woo, a gamer who struggled to survive a zombie outbreak in the hit Netflix film "#Alive" with Hallyu star Park Shin Hye.
In 2003 he debuted with his first-ever K-drama "Sharp 1" and was followed by numerous series and movies including "Punch," "Tough as Iron," and in "Sungkyunkwan Scandal: Special" which is considered his breakthrough performance.
Now, almost two decades since he first entered showbiz, Yoo Ah In managed to score several achievements and awards --from Baeksang Arts Awards to the prestigious Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Apart from this, he also made history as the first Korean actor to be included by New York Times in the Best Actors of 2018 list alongside Hollywood A-listers Gleen Close and Julia Roberts.
Interestingly, he was even named as one of the richest Korean stars, joining Song Joong Ki, Jo In Sung, Hyun Bin, and more.
With that said, let's take a look at Yoo Ah In's net worth and why he is considered one of the wealthiest celebrities in Korea.
Yoo Ah In Earns a Whopping Amount Per Drama Episode
The 34-year-old actor reportedly rakes an estimated $58,700 per episode.
Yoo Ah In earns almost the same as South Korean heartthrob Lee Min Ho and "Mouse" star Lee Seung Gi.
Yoo Ah In's Net Worth 2021
With a staggering pay reaching five digits per episode, Yoo Ah In's net worth reportedly sits at an estimate of $3 million.
He accumulated his massive wealth through his movies, K-dramas, and endorsements.
A fun fact about him is that aside from taking on complex roles, he is also a prolific writer and collaborated with top-tier magazines such as Bazaar, Dazed & Confused, Arena Homme, and Elle.
On top of this, he is also the Editor-in-Chief of the fashion magazine Tom Paper.
Brand Ambassador of Numerous High-End Brands
Yoo Ah In managed to penetrate not just the entertainment but also the fashion sector with his trendsetting outfits.
He reportedly opted to dress himself rather than hiring a fashion stylist.
And because of his impressive fashion sense, he became the face of several brands, including South Korea's biggest online fashion platform, Musina, British fashion house Burberry, and French luxury jewelry brand Cartier.
In his 2015 interview, the award-winning actor spoke about fashion as his way to express himself, adding, "Fashion is an attitude. It is necessary to have your own sense and pleasure in fashion."
Made it to TMI News' Top 5 Stars with Most Luxurious Homes
The multi-talented actor topped the list with a whopping $ 5,119,066 or 5.8 billion won Itaewon property that Yoon Ah In acquired in 2016.
Interestingly, TMI News cited that his interior values at $ 441,298, boasting a teddy bear sofa and Italian-made lights for his front yard.
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Written by Geca Wills
