Did You Know? Song Joong Ki Cost 300 Million Won Per Episode in THIS Drama

Song Joong Ki's appearance fee was revealed, and how it immediately increased just one year after he made an entertainment hiatus.

Keep on reading to know Song Joong Ki's activities.

Song Joong Ki To Meet Fans With Various Projects This 2023

Song Joong Ki is making another buzz amid his hiatus, following the announcement of his remarriage. This time, it's not about his romantic life, but his whopping talent fee from a previous project he starred in!

In a recent episode of tvN show "Free Doctor," which broadcast on February 6, Song Joong Ki's plans for his activities after getting married were discussed.

One of the program's hosts shared that Song Joong Ki will depart for Hungary in mid-February to film his new movie "Ro Ki Wan." The host added that even though he will be away from his new wife, the award-winning actor is expected to enjoy a happy newlywed life while carrying out various activities in and out of South Korea.

How Much is Song Joong Ki's Talent Fee Per Drama Episode?

As the news about the actor continued to be shared in the program, the celebrity's appearance fee was also brought up.

According to the show, when Song Joong Ki made his return to acting through "Vincenzo" in 2021, he was paid 200 million KRW per episode!

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A year later, he surprised the public with his return through the revenge series "Reborn Rich" in 2022.

It has been said that In this K-drama, the "Descendants of the Sun" lead star already cost 300 million KRW per episode, and is expected that his appearance fee will continue to increase in the next projects.

Over the past two years with just two dramas produced, Song Joong Ki already has an estimated earnings of 9.2 billion won.

'Descendants of the Sun' Marks Song Joong Ki's Popularity Outside Korea

In addition, after the success of "Descendants of the Sun" in 2016, Song Joong Ki rose to stardom and was hailed as one of the newest Korean top stars.

Since then, he has gained a huge fandom in Japan, China, Bangkok, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and more.

Furthermore, after his remarriage news was flashed in Korea, CNN in the United States and other international media outlets highlighted the extraordinary influence of the K-Drama actor. 

Meanwhile, Song Joong Ki shocked many after announcing the news of his marriage to former British actress Katy Louise Saunders and her pregnancy last January 30 through his fan cafe.

After meeting the viewers on the small screen, Song Joong Ki is confirmed to make his much-awaited comeback to the silver screen this year with his multiple upcoming movies.

He is about to lead "Bogota: City of the Lost" and "Hwaran," which are set to be released anytime soon this 2023.

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Shai Collins wrote this.