Rich boy, poor girl, fall in love and lots of drama happens to get them together. It’s definitely one of the most interesting plots of K-dramas. But did you know many of our favorite oppas who play rich and dashing chaebols or successful businessmen characters are actually rich by family! Among the various actors who grace our screens, there are some who come from incredibly wealthy backgrounds. Today, let’s talk about 15 Korean actors who were born extremely rich…

1. Park Hyung Sik:

Park Hyung-sik first gained recognition as a K-pop idol of the boy band Ze:a and later transitioned his career into acting. But many do not know that the star had a favorable start in life due to his father's position on the board of directors at BMW, Korea. However, he pursued his passion for entertainment and succeeded in establishing himself as a successful performer. His dedication has evidently paid off, as he has amassed a net worth of approximately $4 million!

2. Choi Siwon:

Another chaebol in our list is our favorite actor Choi Siwon. Siwon’s dad used to be the CEO of a well-known medicine company, and his mum owns fashion brands. His family also has ownership of Hyundai Department Store and other businesses. Besides being rich already, he made a name for himself after joining the successful boy band Super Junior. Siwon has made a lot of money from his music and acting career, as well as from advertising many products. His crazy net worth sits around $50 million now.

3. Jung Hae In:

Besides being one of the most popular actors in the K-drama world with some famous dramas like Something in the Rain, While You Were Sleeping, Snowdrop, One Spring Night, D.P. and so on, Jung Hae In also comes from a rich family in South Korea! The actor is the great-grandson of Jeong Yakyong who is a prominent figure and great thinker of the later Joseon era! Also his parents own a hospital and earn millions every month. He has a net worth of $14 million.

4. Phillip Lee:

Phillip Lee is famous for his roles in dramas like The Legend, The Slingshot and Secret Garden. The actor was born in Washington D.C. to the USA based businessman Simon S. who owns the Fairfax, Virginia based government contracting firm STG, Inc. along with his wife Anna Lee. This company makes around $220 million revenue annually. By family ties, Phillip is literally a billionaire. 

5. Jung Il Woo:

High Kick star Jung Il Woo is another star on this list who hails from a rich family already. Gaining popularity from the 2006 sitcom Unstoppable High Kick, he has starred in numerous other dramas such as The Return of Iljimae, 49 Days, and Cinderella with Four Knights. Apparently, the star’s father is a director of a large company and his grandfather is the director of a hospital.  

6. Yook Sung Jae:

The Golden Spoon actor Yook Sung Jae is the member of boyband BtoB and made a name for himself in the field of music and dramas. He has appeared in some globally hit dramas till now, like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Mystic Pop-up Bar, Who Are You: School 2015 and so on. Besides his personal achievements, it is revealed that his father is the CEO of a semiconductor company that generates multi-millions in revenue. Additionally, he mentioned that his grandmother owns a sizable fishing farm. 

7. Lee Yi Kyung:

Lee Yi Kyung has proved his acting skill by starring in a variety of drama genres. He is famous for dramas like Welcome to Waikiki, Royal Secret Agent, Children of Nobody, Café Midnight and so on. Apart from being famous for his acting, he is also known for being the son of Lee Ung Beom who is the CEO of LG Innotek. This South Korean aerospace manufacture and defense company generates quite a sum for Lee Yi Kyung and his family.  

8. Yoon Tae Young:

Yoon Tae Young is best known for starring in TV dramas like The Legend, Strike Love, The King’s Daughter Soo Baek Hyang, Golf King and so on. He is a successful actor himself. But this success runs in his family as well. He is the only son of former Samsung Electronics vice chairman Yoon Jong-yong and owns billions from his family!  

9. Lee Seo Jin:

Lee Seo Jin is popularly known for his reality shows such as Three Meals a Day and Grandpa Over Flowers and dramas like Phoenix, Marriage Contract, Damo, Yi San and so on. The actor comes from a wealthy family and is considered elite due to his education and background. His family is affluent as his grandfather, Lee Bo-hyeong, was a highly influential figure in the financial industry being the former CEO of Seoul Bank. His father, Lee Jae-eung, was also the head of a credit union.

10. Kang Dong Won:

Kang Dong Won is now one of the highest rated actors of South Korean film industry with films like Broker, My Brilliant Life, Vanishing Time and so on. Along with his amazing career, he is the son of the vice president of SPP Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. It is one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world! 

11. Z Tao:

Being an EXO member obviously gives them lots of fortune with money and fame. Huang Zitao aka Z Tao is EXO’s former member along with an actor who is active in his hometown China. Fans often fall for his charm both on and off screen. But the South Korean-Chinese star will inherit $3 billion from his father! His family owns 4-5 mansions in Qingdao and a company that is valued at around $3 billion.

12. P.O:

P.O is a fans favorite both for his music and acting skill in dramas like Hotel Del Luna, A Korean Odyssey and Vincenzo. But many do not know that P.O’s father is the CEO of a large online department store that earns billions each year! He even got an imported Mercedes as his graduation gift from father. 

13. Lee Byung Hun:

Lee Byung Hun’s successful genes have something to do with his father for sure. He has starred in many blockbuster hit TV series and movies till now, such as Mr. Sunshine, Our Blues, I Saw the Devil, G.I. Joe, Iris and Squid Game. He has earned millions from his own career. His father was also a successful businessman thanks to whom he grew up without worrying for money at all! 

14. Choi Min Soo:

Choi Min Soo is known as one of the most acclaimed actors in South Korea. In his decades long career, he has earned money and fame both. He has starred in TV series and films like Lawless Lawyer, Sandglass, The Blade and Petal, White Nights 33.98, Happy Ending and so on. But many fans do not know that the actor has a brilliant legacy with the South Korean film and drama industry. He is the son of popular actor Choi Moo Ryong and actress Kang Hyo Shil as well as the grandson of actor, director and singer, Kang Hong Shik. Talent and money both run in his family for obvious reasons! 

15. Nichkhun:

This Thai-American K-pop idol and actor is one of the wealthiest stars in the Korean music industry. He gained prominence in the world after debuting with the famous boy band 2PM. But in his home country, Thailand, he is already known as “Thai Prince" due to both his good-looking appearance and his wealth. He has a wealthy family with his mother being the CEO of Union Medical in Thailand. This pharmaceuticals distributor company adds fortune to his family's affluence.