Sung Hoon Net Worth 2022: Here’s How Rich Swimmer-Turned-Actor Is
From his athletic career to his television debut, Sung Hoon proves that he's truly talented and great in his craft.
This year, the actor is set to return to the small screen with a new promising role in the upcoming rom-com series "Woori The Virgin"!
Sung Hoon's Transition From Sports To Television
Prior to his acting debut, Sung Hoon cemented his name as a promising athlete.
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Unbeknownst to many, the actor used to be an Olympic competitive swimmer who specialized in butterfly strokes for 14 years.
However, he pulled out from his passion due to a severe spinal injury, the same injury that sent him home early from his military service.
But with his determination and love for swimming, Sung Hoon decided to become a swimming trainer for aspiring swimming Olympians.
In 2009, Sung Hoon's life changed as he entered show business as a rookie actor with "Because I Love You."
Sung Hoon's Prosperous Acting Career
Sung Hoon continued to showcase his abilities in acting in 2011 as he bagged his first ever major role in the drama "New Tales of Gisaeng."
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Thanks to his innate talents, the actor was given the chance to appear in many popular dramas such as "Oh My Venus," "My Secret Romance" and more.
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Sung Hoon dominated the acting scene just in his debut year, and won several distinctions. In the SBS Drama Awards, he received a nod as Best New Actor in 2011.
In 2018, he bagged the Best Entertainer Award and Excellence Award in Variety for the show "I Live Alone."
Now that he's nearing his 50s, Sung Hoon has a wide array of works and awards under his belt, all thanks to his brilliance.
Sung Hoon Net Worth 2022
After a decade of stay in the industry, Sung Hoon's estimated net worth amounts to approximately 15 million USD.
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Besides acting, Sung Hoon signed many endorsements and deals with many luxury brands such as Tissot, TMAK and Fermont.
Currently, Sung Hoon is gearing up for his new acting role in the upcoming rom-com series "Woori The Virgin."
Sung Hoon Transforms Into Handsome CEO in New Drama
Sung Hoon transforms into cosmetics company CEO Raphael in the upcoming rom-com series "Woori The Virgin"!
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"Woori The Virgin" is the South Korean remake of the American rom-com series "Jane The Virgin," which follows the story of a woman who ends up pregnant even after preserving her chastity for marriage.
In the drama, Sung Hoon is a haughty CEO who's secretly looking for "the one" and his true happiness.
Sung Hoon, Woori the Virgin
Unbeknownst to him, he is the father of Oh Woo Ri's (Im Soo Hyang) child due to a medical examination error.
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The actor is expected to effectively portray the handsome yet cheery CEO in the upcoming drama.
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Furthermore, SBS TV's new Monday and Tuesday drama premieres for the first time on May 9 at 10:00 p.m. KST.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
