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K-dramas have garnered a huge fan base throughout the world, and rightly so. The storylines are gripping, the actors play the characters to perfection, and once you are hooked on a drama, you cannot look at anything but one episode after another. Romance, drama, suspense, action, food, traditional Asian mothers, and real-life setups comprise the plots. Do you need more entertaining elements?
If you are obsessed with K-dramas like the author, you must have keenly observed how poised and fit all the lead actresses are. From Jun Ji-hyun to Han Ji-min, all the leads have glass skin, and they dress impeccably. Here is a look at how much they earn and their diet routine.
Song Hye-kyo
Song Hye-kyo is known for playing leading roles in popular series like Encounter, Autumn in My Heart, Descendants of the Sun, The Queens, and My Brilliant Life. She reportedly earns in the range of $180,000 to $220,000 per episode. If you want to know the secret to her fitness at 43 years old, it lies in limiting junk food and eating rice for breakfast. The actor prefers home-cooked Korean meals and prioritises nutrition over anything else.
Jun Ji-hyun
After starring in Legend of the Blue Sea, Kingdom, and The Berlin File among others, Jun Ji-hyun is currently the highest-paid actress in South Korea earning close to $100,000 per episode. According to reports, she indulges in acai bowls for snacks along with some healthy glasses of smoothies. She prefers to keep a perfect balance of protein and fibre in her diet by including chicken, soup, rice, salmon salad, fruits, oatmeal, and walnuts.
Han Ji-min
For every K-drama fan, the current obsession is Han Ji-min playing CEO Kang Ji-yun in Love Scout. She believes in listening to her body and managing the right balance between her diet and workout routine. In an old interview, the 42-year-old actor was quoted saying that she includes konjac rice (sticky grains popular in many Asian countries) and oatmeal in her everyday meals. Her net worth was estimated to be $21 million in 2023.
Kim Ji-won
The 32-year-old actor recently made headlines for her performance in Queen of Tears. She reportedly earns $80,000 to $100,000 per episode, and reports suggest that she charges $100,000 for a post on Instagram. The actors look fantastic and all thanks to her meals which are a perfect combination of healthy carbohydrates and protein. She indulges in boiled eggs, vegetables, fruits, and chicken. The actor reportedly gave up Chinese food to play the part of Hong Hae-in in the Netflix series.
Jung So-min
Jung So-min is a South Korean actor who has starred in hit series like Love Next Door and Alchemy of Souls. While her salary per episode is unknown, it is estimated that her net worth is around $14 million. The 35-year-old actor looks her best because of the diet and workout routine she follows religiously. According to reports, she even grew fruits and vegetables at home during her weightloss journey.
