Squid Game Season 3 is set to premiere in 2025, and fans are probably really glad that’s the case considering how Squid Game Season 2 ended. But even if the third season is coming sooner rather than later—the two seasons were reportedly considered part of the same story and were filmed back-to-back—there’s still a wait ahead. And while fans wait, there’s nothing to do but speculate and look up information about the actors on the show.
One of the most asked questions coming out of Squid Game has been how well the actors have done or are doing after appearing on the show. This question, perhaps, comes from a lack of knowledge of the acting scene in South Korea or the careers of many of these actors. But it also mostly comes out of a good place. People enjoyed Squid Game and are looking not just for other shows like Squid Game to watch, and other shows starring the same actors, but information on those people they are now fans of.
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What is the net worth of the cast of Squid Game? Who is worth more? And how has the success of Squid Game affected that net worth? Here’s the answer, in list form.
Net worth: $12 million
Lee Jung-jae’s estimated net worth is reported to be around $12 million. Not an insubstantial amount, but not even close to being the highest net worth on the cast, either. His net worth, however, increased substantially after the release of Squid Game and his work on The Acolyte.
Net worth: $1.5 million
The actor, who has appeared in several K-dramas, including Six Flying Dragons, Prison Playbook, and Memories of the Alhambra, also appeared in Money Heist: Korea. That all adds up to his net worth of a reported $1.5 million.
Net worth: $4 million
Without a doubt, one of the breakout stars of Squid Game Season 1 was HoYeon Jung, whose portrayal of the North Korean defector Kang Sae-byeok turned her into a global phenomenon. Since then, she’s been everywhere—from winning a historic SAG Award to landing major roles like on Apple TV+’s Disclaimer and becoming the first East Asian cover star to receive a solo feature in Vogue. Before the show, she was a runner-up on Korea’s Next Top Model and a model for luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci.
Net worth: $3 million
Wi Ha-joon’s experience extends far beyond Squid Game, as he’s already appeared in roles such as Romance is a Bonus Book and Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. All of that adds up to his reported net worth of approximately $3 million.
Net worth: $20 million
The richest on the list is Lee Byung-hun, and it’s by a considerable margin according to Celebrity Net Worth. His acting career backs it up, though. Before Squid Game, where he plays The Front Man (and Player 001), he previously appeared in movies like G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra and Terminator Genisys as well as multiple Korean crime films, including A Bittersweet Life and I Saw the Devil.
Net worth: $14 million
According to Lifestyle Asia, Gong Yoo’s considerable net worth cannot just be traced to his roles in Squid Game and previously Goblin and Train to Busan, but also to fashion endorsements, commercials, and real estate. Either way, it’s a pretty big number.
Net worth: $1-3 million
Im Si-wan is one of those actors people can recognize is doing well, but can’t really pinpoint exactly how well… yet. Reports indicate he’s worth anywhere between $1 to $3 million, which comes from his acting and from his time as a member of band ZE:A.
Net worth: $3 million
Park Sung-hoon has appeared in other high-profile projects like The Glory and also has a strong theater background. In Squid Game Season 2 he plays Hyun-ju, a transgender woman who enters the games in the hopes of making enough money to complete her transition.
Net worth: $5 million
The actress has made a name for herself by appearing in a considerable number of K-dramas, though perhaps none as well-known as Sweet Home. All of that adds up to her reported net worth.
Net worth: $4 million
After her breakout role in Squid Game, Lee Yoo-mi went on to another star turn in another Netflix series, All of Us Are Dead. That explains not just her net worth, but her popularity.
