Bae Doona Net Worth 2021: The ‘Kingdom’ Star Rumored to be an Heiress?
Bae Doona is among the well-respected and most sought-after stars in South Korea who took the world by storm with her exquisite looks and astounding acting skills.
The 41-year-old star veered away from the usual glamorous aura but wowed the audience with her undeniable talent, earning her the branding as a "serious" actress.
Starting her career in 1999 as a model, she eventually followed her mother's footsteps and entered the world of acting.
With over two decades in showbiz, Bae Donna has amassed a ton of remarkable dramas and several accolades under her belt.
She is among a few local stars who made it big in the Hollywood scene through the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer's film "Cloud Atlas" as well as the hit Netflix's sci-fi series "Sense8" where she played the role of Sun that showcases impeccable kickboxing skills.
Apart from her international projects, she also starred in several top rating K-dramas and blockbuster movies in Korea--this includes "A Girl at My Door," "Stranger," and the beloved zombie film "Kingdom" alongside Ju Ji Hoon.
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Bae Doona Net Worth 2021: So How Rich Exactly is the Award-Winning Actress?
Although her name is not among the highest-paid K-drama stars, the 41-year-old actress certainly gained millions through her acting career.
According to celebritynetworth.com, Bae Doona's network is estimated at 20 million USD, with her source of income mainly from acting, product deals, modeling, and more.
One of her high-end endorsement deals is with the luxury brand Louis Vuitton.
In 2016, she was hailed as the newest ambassador, where she featured the brand's Spring/Summer collection.
Apart from this, she also released three travel photo books from her journey in London, Tokyo, and Seoul, which flaunts her daily life and experience in the country.
Bae Doona is Rumored to be an Heiress
In 2010, rumor sparked that she belongs in a chaebol family.
Bae Doona reportedly was an heiress and a daughter of a Korean food production company president.
However, dispelled the gossip as mentioned that the news was not true.
In her previous interview with MBC's "Golden Fishery," host Kang Ho Dong asked about her being an heiress, which she strongly denied.
"It isn't true. That my father is the president of "P" company is not true. I've revealed this many times in interviews also, but nobody believes me," she mentioned.
Moreover, she enlightened the audience and shared that her father used to work with the company for many years, but he is not the president nor the owner.
"People think I act for a hobby because they think I'm the daughter of a CEO, but I've been economically independent of my parents since I was twenty," she explained.
Bae Doona Fun Fact: Did You Know That This South Korean Actress Hates Horror Movies?
The award-winning starx has once again captivated the viewer's attention with her role as the assistant physician Seo Bi in "Kingdom," however, Bae Doona is not fond of horror genres.
In an interview, the actress revealed that she would probably faint if she sees one, adding that she can't stand watching horror because she gets scared easily.
