Lee Jung-jin Highest-Paid Actor in the World
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It's been a rough year for the actor, but at least he has his millions of dollars to ease the pain. 47-year-old Lee Jung-jin has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid actors for 2026 with an estimated $82 million in combined earnings.
UPDATE 17/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Lee Jung-jin tops annual list of highest-paid actors
In 2023 it looked like the actor’s spectacular career was winding down. Suddenly, he was back on top. People With Money reports on Thursday (April 16) that Lee is the highest-paid actor in the world, pulling in an astonishing $82 million between March 2025 and March 2026, a nearly $50 million lead over his 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 actor has an estimated net worth of $245 million. He owes his fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. He also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Lee Burger” chain) in Seoul, a Football Team (the “Seoul Angels”), has launched his own brand of Vodka (Pure Wonderlee - South Korea), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Jung-jin) and a fashion line called “Lee Jung-jin Seduction”.
The ranking is significant for many Jung-jin fans, who have been waiting for his triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.
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