• Lee Byung Hun Reportedly Got Paid A Whopping $115,000 Per Episode For "Our Blues"

    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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  • Actor Jo In Sung Leaves His Agency NS ENM (IOK Company) After 13 Years

    Actor Jo In Sung is turning a new page in his career.

    On March 3, NS ENM officially announced that Jo In Sung’s exclusive contract has ended. The agency shared, "Ahead of the contract’s expiration, we had in-depth discussions with Jo In Sung for a long time."

    They added, "In the end, we mutually agreed not to renew. We sincerely thank Jo In Sung for trusting and being with us for so many years, and we will continue to support his future endeavors."

    Jo In Sung also shared his heartfelt thoughts, saying, "I sincerely thank the CEO and all the staff who have been with me for a long time."

    He added, "Their constant support and encouragement gave me strength, and I’m truly grateful. I will never forget their kindness over the past 13 years."

    Fans are curious about what’s next for the beloved actor, who has built an impressive career in both dramas and films.

    From hit series like It’s Okay, That’s Love and That Winter, the Wind Blows to blockbuster movies like Escape from Mogadishu and The King, Jo In Sung has continuously showcased his versatility.

    Beyond acting, he also made a mark in variety shows with tvN’s Unexpected Business, winning hearts with his down-to-earth personality.

    Most recently, he gained international fame for his powerful performance in Disney+’s Moving, where his emotional depth and action skills left a lasting impression.

    Currently, Jo In Sung has completed filming director Na Hong Jin’s Hope and is in the middle of shooting director Ryoo Seung Wan’s film Humint.

    With his next steps still unknown, fans are eagerly waiting to see where his journey will take him!

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