From Park Hyung Sik to Sooyoung: 7 K-drama stars who were born into super rich families

1.Park Hyung Sik

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Park Hyung Sik has starred in popular K-dramas like Strong Girl Bong-soon, The Heirs, and Doctor Slump. His father is a well-known businessman and a board member at BMW Korea, while his mother works as a piano teacher.

2.Sooyoung

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Sooyoung, known for dramas like Run On, If You Wish Upon Me, comes from a well-off family. Her father is the chairman of a construction company, and her grandfather is the CEO of a well-known architecture firm that helped build the famous Seoul Arts Centre.

3.Sungjae

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BtoB member Sungjae is another idol-turned-actor who comes from a very rich family. He has acted in hit K-dramas like Goblin, Who Are You: School 2015, and Reply 1994. His father is the CEO of a successful IT company that deals with semiconductors and earns millions. 

4.Siwon

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Siwon, known for being a Super Junior member, is also a popular K-drama actor with hits like She Was Pretty and Love Is for Suckers. His father was the CEO of Boryung Medicine, and his mother owns fashion brands. His family reportedly owns Hyundai Department Store, making him one of K-entertainment's richest chaebol heirs.

5.Kim Tae Hee

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Kim Tae Hee is one of South Korea’s top actresses, known for hits like Stairway to Heaven and Hi Bye, Mama!. Her father, Kim Yoo Moon, is the founder and chairman of Hankook Union Transportation, a company that reportedly earns over Rs 90 crore a year.

6.Lee Yi Kyung

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Lee Yi Kyung, known for shows like Welcome to Waikiki, Marry My Husband, and Descendants of the Sun, comes from a wealthy family. His father, Lee Ung Beom, was the CEO of LG Innotek. Despite this, Lee chose acting over business and even worked part-time jobs after leaving high school.

7.Jung Hae In

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Jung Hae In, known for K-dramas like Something in the Rain, Snowdrop, and D.P., comes from a well-known family. His great-grandfather was Jeong Yak Yong, a famous Joseon-era scholar. As per Tatler Asia, his parents run a hospital.