From being a musical actor in college to becoming one of the most popular stars in showbiz and owning an astronomical net worth in 2024, actor Jung Hae-in has successfully made his mark in the Korean entertainment industry. Here’s taking a closer look at the actor’s rising fortune.
Jung Hae-in’s acting career is defined by some of the best and most critically acclaimed titles. These include the highest-rated K-dramas and movies like Something in the Rain (2018), Prison Playbook (2018), Snowdrop (2020), Connect (2022) and D.P. (2021-23).
Talking about the hardships he faced while becoming an actor, Jung shared in an interview with The Korea Times, “Reality hit hard when I was in college, failing in auditions and living without the certainty of a job. A lot of people who are getting ready to step into the real world, would have this kind of uncertainty and concerns about their future. But whatever that would be, I want to encourage them to try without fearing failure.”
All details about Jung Hae-in: Net worth in 2024, career, brand deals and more
Jung Hae-in’s net worth in 2024
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jung Hae-in has an estimated net worth of USD 14 million, as of September 2024.
While a substantial portion of Jung’s earnings stems from his acting stints, commercials and luxury brand endorsements, the South Korean actor has strategically diversified his financial portfolio by delving into multiple other sectors. These include real estate and social media.
Career and filmography
Be it the 2018 hit Something in the Rain co-starring Son Ye-jin, the critically acclaimed 2021 series D.P. or the 2024 Netflix romance Love Next Door, co-starring Jung So-min, Jung Hae-in’s movies and TV shows have always been a treat for K-drama lovers.
With director Han Jun-hee building an engrossing plot, D.P. scored #1 on Netflix’s Top 10 list in South Korea. Additionally, Jung, who played soldier Ahn Joon-ho in the series, won Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in 2022.
Early years
Jung Hae-in started his journey in the Korean entertainment world in 2014 with the TV series Bride of the Century. The same year, Jung also made his big screen debut with the indie movie The Youth. Following this, the actor landed multiple supporting character roles in hit K-drama titles like The Three Musketeers (2014), While You Were Sleeping (2017), Goblin (2016), The King’s Case Note (2017) and Conspiracy: Age of Rebellion (2017).
A Moon Hyun-sung directorial, the historical comedy The King’s Case Note was an instant commercial hit and recorded over USD 11.5 million at the worldwide box office, according to The Korean Film Council. Meanwhile, the cult classic Goblin, with a finale viewership rating of 18.680 per cent according to Nielsen Korea, became one of the highest-rated tvN dramas of all time.
In 2018, Jung played an imprisoned Army captain falsely convicted of assaulting a soldier in his unit in Prison Playbook and earned great critical acclaim for his role. The black comedy series was not just a critical hit but also went on to become one of the highest-rated series in Korean cable television history. According to Nielsen Korea, the finale episode of Prison Playbook recorded a solid 11.195 per cent viewership rating after its release on 18 January 2018.
Rise in popularity, awards and Love Next Door
Jung landed his first leading role with the 2018 romance drama Something in the Rain. The JTBC show was an instant hit and put Jung in the international limelight. He also won the Popularity Award, Actor and the Hallyu Artist Award at the Seoul Awards that year.
Jung Hae-in’s popularity soared after Something in the Rain, and he was cast opposite Kim Go-eun in the period romance film Tune in for Love. The movie recorded over USD 8.5 million at the box office, according to Box Office Mojo.
Over the years, the South Korean star has showcased his versatility as an actor with multiple hit projects. These include the 2020 romance dramas A Piece of Your Mind and Snowdrop, the 2021 action series D.P. and the 2022 crime thriller Disney+ drama Connect. One of the highest-paid Korean actors, Jung earned around USD 81,000 per episode for the romantic K-drama Snowdrop, according to K-media outlet K-dramastars.
Jung essays the role of Seoul architect Seung-hyo in his latest project — the Netflix romantic K-drama Love Next Door.
Luxury brand endorsements like Dior, Burberry and more
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Besides Korean movies and dramas, Jung also has luxury brand endorsement earnings adding to his massive net worth. The actor has been the face of various luxury brands, including Dior, Mind Bridge, TASAKI, LG, TAG Heuer, Tiffany & Co., Omega and Burberry.
His fashion stints also include pictorials for popular magazines like Harper’s Bazaar Korea, ELLE, Anan, Esquire Hong Kong, Marie Claire Korea, GQ Korea, Dazed Korea and Arena.
With over 12.1 million followers as of September 2024, Jung is also one of the most-followed Korean actors on Instagram. The Love Next Door star who often shares his sponsored posts and career updates on the social media platform, reportedly earns around USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 per post on Instagram.
Expensive things owned by Jung that add to his net worth
The Korean superstar is also known for spending his wealth on prime real estate investments. According to K-media outlet The Korea Times, he owns a USD 3.7 million villa apartment in Seoul’s rich town of Chungdam.
Personal life
Born on 1 April 1988 in Seoul, South Korea, Jung grew up wanting to become an actor. After graduating with a degree in Broadcasting Entertainment Department at Pyeongtaek University, Jung went on to perform musicals and plays. He eventually joined the acting industry in 2014.
The Snowdrop star began his mandatory military service in South Korea at the age of 21.
Regarding his relationship status, Jung is single as of September 2024.
(Hero and Featured image: Courtesy Netflixkr/Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Jung Hae-in's most recent work is the Netflix drama 'Love Next Door' where he plays the protagonist.
There are no official confirmations about BLACKPINK's Jisoo dating Jung.
Yes, Kim Soo-hyun and Jung Hae-in are industry friends.
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