Choi Ji-woo Highest-Paid Actress in the World
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It's been a rough year for the actress, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 50-year-old Choi Ji-woo has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid actresses for 2026 with an estimated $75 million in combined earnings.
UPDATE 11/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Choi Ji-woo tops annual list of highest-paid actresses
In 2023 it looked like the actress’s spectacular career was winding down. Suddenly, she was back on top. People With Money reports on Saturday (January 10) that Choi is the highest-paid actress in the world, pulling in an astonishing $75 million between December 2024 and December 2025, a nearly $40 million lead over her closest competition.
People With Money’s factors
In compiling this yearly list, the magazine considers factors such as upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work.
The Korean actress has an estimated net worth of $215 million. She owes her fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. She also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Choi Burger” chain) in Seoul, a Football Team (the “Paju Angels”), has launched her own brand of Vodka (Pure Wonderchoi - South Korea), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Ji-woo) and a fashion line called “Choi Ji-woo Seduction”.
The ranking is significant for many Ji-woo fans, who have been waiting for her triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.
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