Top 11 Most Famous South Korean Actors with Impressive Family Backgrounds

Kim Tae Hee is known as a beautiful and talented actress from South Korea. She comes from a wealthy family. Her father is the CEO of a real estate company and also owns a transportation company while serving as the vice president of the Ulsan Taekwondo Association.

Beyond her privileged family background and appearance, Kim Tae Hee is admired for her academic excellence. She was directly admitted to university and graduated with honors from the prestigious Seoul National University, one of the top universities in South Korea.

With a wealthy family and a bright career, she enjoys a high salary for top-tier actors. In her personal life, she is also very happy, having married the famous and wealthy singer-actor Bi Rain in early 2017, becoming one of the most powerful and affluent couples in the South Korean entertainment industry.

Lee Min Jung is a famous actress known for her stunning beauty. She is married to the renowned and wealthy actor Lee Byung Hun, who has starred in several Hollywood blockbuster films.

Lee Min Jung gained more fame for her role in the drama Boys Over Flowers, where she played the wealthy fiancée of the male lead. After marrying, she appeared in fewer films. Her real-life family background is not much different from her character in the series. Her grandfather, Park No Soo, was a renowned painter who had a significant influence on Korean art. Her father is the CEO of an advertising company, while her mother is a professional pianist. Since childhood, she has lived in a luxurious house worth nearly 4 billion won.

Perhaps the most unfortunate name on this list is actor Kim Sung Min. In the 2000s, he rose to fame after starring in several films, including Mermaid and What Shall We Eat Tonight?

He was the son of the Vice Chairman of the famous LG Electronics conglomerate, owning a vast fortune that many envied. He graduated from the prestigious Seoil University of Physical Education and Kyunghee University in South Korea. When he began his acting career, he was known as a humble and talented individual.

Despite his fame and wealth, it seems he could not escape the darker side of the entertainment industry. He became involved with drugs and was imprisoned, experienced a troubled marriage, and his career went into a steep decline. In June 2014, the entertainment industry was shocked by the news of the actor’s death following a series of unfortunate events. He had everything but lacked resilience, and this marked a tragic and sorrowful end for the young heir of the LG conglomerate.

Actor Lee Seo Jin is well-known both inside and outside the entertainment industry, not only for his acting skills but also for his prestigious family background. His family is recognized for its significant influence in the financial sector of South Korea. His grandfather was the first CEO of the national bank and later became the governor of Seoul Bank, also serving as the vice chairman of the chamber of commerce and industry. He then expanded his endeavors into the transportation and tourism sectors. His father also held a directorial position at a bank.

With such a distinguished family lineage, Lee Seo Jin lived up to expectations by graduating from the world-renowned New York University Stern School of Business, specializing in business administration.

Though he initially faced opposition for pursuing acting, perhaps that explains his relatively limited appearances in films. Since 2011, he has served as the CEO of Ask Veritas Assets Management, a financial company. Truly, Lee Seo Jin possesses a remarkable and unexpected legacy.

The talented young actor Jung Il Woo gained recognition from audiences through his roles in many popular TV shows like High Kick 1, Flower Boy Ramen Shop, 49 Days, and The Moon that Embraces the Sun… Although he prefers to keep his family life private and focus on his own abilities, it’s hard to ignore the prestigious background he comes from.

His grandfather was the director of a general hospital in South Korea, his father was a former KBS television journalist and later became the chairman of a company. Additionally, his father also served as a professor at Kyungnam University and the director of a Kendo academy. On his mother's side, she was the director of the Textiles Research Lab at Seoul University and earned awards in the field of historical arts.

Despite such a wealthy family background, he chose to pursue his passion by studying at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and Hanyang University. Today, with his powerful family and successful career, Jung Il Woo has become an ideal figure for many.

Actress Bae Doo Na has been gaining significant recognition in recent years, starring in acclaimed films both from South Korea and internationally. Her talent has taken her to global fame with powerful roles. Known for her distinct appearance, she is often cast in artistic films. Despite her success, little is known about her family background, except that she is the daughter of the vice president of Phulmwon, the largest agricultural conglomerate in South Korea. Despite her privileged background, she continues to dedicate herself to her craft.

Currently, she is in a relationship with British actor Jim Sturgess, whom she met while working together on the blockbuster movie "Cloud Atlas".

In recent years, Choi Si Won has also gained recognition as an actor. His performances in hit shows such as King of Dramas, Athena, Oh! My Lady, She Was Pretty, and Dragon Blade have earned him widespread acclaim. Despite his fame, he is often ranked among the wealthiest celebrities, though he remains humble about his family background.

His family resides in one of the most exclusive areas in South Korea, owning immense wealth. He is the son of Choi Kiha, the former CEO of Slim fashion company, who now serves as the CEO of Boryung Pharmaceuticals and a professor at Sungkonghoe University. His mother is a high-ranking government diplomat. Many believe that the family's fortune is even greater than what the media has reported.

Despite having a perfect family background, Choi Si Won has always sought to make his own way and not rely on his family's wealth. Today, he has built a successful career of his own, becoming a role model for many.

Park Hyung Sik, also known by his stage name Hyungsik, is a member of the popular South Korean boy band ZE:A and is managed by Star Empire Entertainment. He later transitioned into acting, and it was through his roles in dramas like "The Heirs" and "Strong Woman Do Bong Soon" that his name became a sensation across Asia, gaining him a wider audience.

As revealed by the handsome star on a television show, his father is a member of the board of directors at BMW Korea. Born into a wealthy family, he was privileged from a young age. However, he has never relied on his family’s wealth, instead striving on his own to achieve success and earning the admiration of many.

The handsome actor Yoon Tae Young is often known for his roles as the charming, devoted lead. Many were surprised to learn about his affluent family background. He is the son of Yoon Jong Yong, the former Vice Chairman of the renowned Samsung Electronics, and one of the most accomplished executives, as recognized by the Harvard Business Review.

In 2007, he married actress Im Yoo Jin in a highly celebrated ceremony, attended by numerous famous guests, including the 10th President of South Korea, the former Vice Chairman of LG, and the Minister of Finance, among others. This clearly highlights the extraordinary wealth and status of his family.

The actor Kang Dong Won is the son of the Vice Chairman of SSP, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding and transportation companies. Initially expected to follow in his father's footsteps, he was discovered by a modeling agency and soon began his career as a model, even while still a student. He found his passion for acting and, through hard work and determination, has now become one of South Korea's top-tier actors.

He is a highly skilled actor, with many critically acclaimed films to his name. His admirers appreciate his talent and dedication rather than his wealthy family background.

Despite his wealth and talent, Kang Dong Won is known for his discretion regarding his personal life and has avoided scandals throughout his career. Perhaps this is why he is considered the ideal boyfriend by many women.

Although he hasn’t appeared in many films, Philip Lee still garnered attention for his roles in well-known productions such as The Legend and Secret Garden. He is of mixed Korean-American heritage. During an interview, he shocked many when he revealed that he is the son of the chairman of STG Construction (Virginia, USA), a large company with branches in 35 countries worldwide.

He is also recognized for his impressive academic achievements, holding a bachelor's degree from the prestigious Boston University and a master’s degree from George Washington University. With everything he has accomplished, he is the epitome of a perfect heir.

At present, he seems to have stepped back from the spotlight and is rarely seen in the media.