Choi Siwon is no doubt one of the most popular Korean celebrities. He is a member of the K-pop boy group Super Junior and has also established himself as one of the best actors in the Korean entertainment industry. Additionally, he is a prominent face for endorsements; he has advertised many South Korean products.
With his career as a K-pop idol and actor, plus an endorser, how much has Super Junior Siwon earned? Is he the richest member of the boy group? Find out more in the article!
Super Junior Siwon's Net Worth
As a group, Super Junior has estimated earnings of 724,000 USD, but member Siwon was revealed to have gained more than this.
Through his hard work, Super Junior Siwon's net worth is estimated to be 50 million USD. This makes him the richest Super Junior member.
Currently, Choi Siwon ranks in the middle of the list of richest K-pop stars, but he is argued to take the No. 1 spot later on, and the reason has something to do with his family's business.
Where Does Super Junior Siwon's Net Worth Come From?
Super Junior Siwon's net worth mostly comes from his singing and dancing career, as a member of the boy group Super Junior.
As part of Super Junior, Siwon has released numerous songs and albums, some of which became hits not only in South Korea but also overseas. The boy group is well-known for their songs: "Sorry, Sorry," "Bonamana," "Don't Don," "Mr. Simple," and "Mamacita"just to name a few.
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But before becoming a K-pop idol, Super Junior Siwon first made appearances in a few K-dramas, such as "Precious Family," "Eighteen, Twenty-Nine," and "Spring Waltz."
Choi Siwon then received more casting offers after debuting as a Super Junior member. He starred in countless dramas including "Revolutionary Love," "Dramaworld," "She Was Pretty," and "The Man in the Mask.
Siwon also appeared in several films including "Attack on the Pin-Up Boys," "A Battle of Wits," "I AM," "To the Fore," "Dragon Blade," and more.
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Super Junior Siwon's net worth is, thus, highly affected by his acting career as well. Back in 2010, he obtained the SBS Drama Award New Star Award for his outstanding acting skills.
Choi Siwon has also done many advertisements not only in South Korea but also in Thailand and China. He gains the majority of his income from China. H&M, Acer, Piaget, Seoul Milk, Black Jacket, and 12 Plus are just a few of the companies he has endorsed.
In addition to his earnings from being a K-pop idol, actor, and endorser, Super Junior Siwon also earns from his YouTube channel. He currently has more than 495,000 subscribers.
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While Siwon continuously earns for himself, he is also about to inherit the wealth of his parents. The male idol is presumed to be the No. 1 richest K-pop star soon because of this.
Choi Siwon is the only son of the owner of the Hyundai Department Store chain, Korea's second-largest retail chain. With this business, his family has an estimated net worth of more than 600 million USD.
Meanwhile, Super Junior Siwon owns lots of high-end properties in Seoul, which he purchased using his own money.
While Siwon garners popularity and wealth as a K-pop idol, actor, and more, he makes sure to give in return. He has been joining plenty of UNICEF campaigns since 2010. He was then designated as a special representative of the South Korea Committee for UNICEF.
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
