This year, Lee Byung Hun is estimated to have earned approximately 7.8 billion won in sales.

On the July 27 broadcast of Mnet's "TMI NEWS SHOW," the top ten artists with the highest first-half sales were introduced.

Lee Byung Hun placed fifth. Advertising and drama appearances reportedly generated a total of 7.8 billion won for Lee Byung Hun.

This year, he is featured in a total of six advertisements, including those for health-functional foods, a platform for trading used cars, pizza, beer, and video games. Advertisements cost approximately 800 million won per episode, while estimated earnings are 4.8 billion won.

In addition, the fee income is substantial. This year, he appeared in the 20-episode drama "Our Blues", for which he was paid 150 million won per episode. Even with simple calculations, the expected income is approximately 3 billion won.

This year, the artist with the most sales was the trot singer Lim Young Woong . Concerts, advertisements, and album sales have reportedly earned Lim Young Woong a total of 37.5 billion won.

The group BTS named the second position. BTS's total sales were 246.4 billion won, or 35.2 billion won per member. It was followed by Jun Ji Hyun (13 billion won) and Ma Dong Seok (13 billion won)

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Fans eagerly waiting for Episode 9 of Love Scout will have to wait a little longer! Instead of the next episode, SBS has decided to air a special broadcast on January 31st.

According to the production team, this special episode will be aired on Friday, January 31st, at 10 PM KST, while Episode 9 is now set to broadcast on Saturday, February 1st, at 9:50 PM KST.

To keep fans entertained, Love Scout has also dropped new behind-the-scenes photos in celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday! The newly released cuts highlight Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s passionate performances.

Han Ji Min radiates her signature bright and lovely energy on set, while Lee Jun Hyuk fully immerses himself in his role, paying attention to every detail. The two actors’ dedication shines through, making the drama’s romance even more captivating!

The behind-the-scenes shots also showcase Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s undeniable chemistry. One particular photo has fans swooning—Han Ji Min flashes a bright smile while Lee Jun Hyuk playfully places a finger on her head, showing their effortless bond.

Their close proximity adds a sophisticated and mature charm that’s hard to miss. With their romance officially blooming in Episode 8, fans can’t wait to see how their love story unfolds!

On January 30th, the production team shared a warm message, saying, “We hope everyone had a wonderful Lunar New Year holiday.”

They continued, “Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s chemistry has always been top-tier. They are already perfect actors, but they continue to exchange ideas and work hard to create even deeper emotions on screen.”

The team also teased what’s coming next, saying, “With only four episodes left, Ji Yoon and Eun Ho will help each other grow through a more mature love. Please stay with Love Scout until the very end!”

With emotions running high and only a few episodes left, fans are more excited than ever to see how this romance will develop. Will Ji Yoon and Eun Ho get their happy ending? Stay tuned!

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