10 Korean Drama Actors Who Were Born FILTHY Rich! [Ft HappySqueak]

In this video, we're going over 10 #kdrama actors and actresses who were born into ultra-wealthy backgrounds but still managed to become super well-known and very successful actors due to their own merit. Let us know which actors or actresses we missed in the comment section down below!
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Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

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India

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[@sweetpea338]

Lee Yi Kyung plays as Lee JoonKi in Waikiki is similar to his real life. He has a rich father but he never asked his father for help in his acting role.

[@sanjanasfunworld5193]

Yeah

[@heygummybean]

it's really based on his life, before he got famous he always act as extra and supporting roles in dramas just like lee joonki

[@leahhhh7981]

Yeahhh..... so true

[@sweetpea338]

@@heygummybean I see him as an extra character in drama 'Heartstrings'. Everyone barely recognise him. But I watch Waikiki first, so I can recognise him.

[@kat-5067]

@@sweetpea338 oh he's part of the show! I watched Heartstrings maybe 3 years ago and never noticed him! I'm very much glad you mentioned! Thanks💕😊

[@chikinpasta6047]

I love everyone talks about Lee YiKyung! He deserves all the spotlight anyways. He's so humble.

[@kellypeters5379]

I love him and serieusly i didn't know about his rich background.

[@leeseungmin4383]

true and making tiktok these days

[@danyshahmad]

Gwenchana-gwenchana

[@princessb7479]

I love Lee Yi kyung! so humble and very passionate in his craft! 💕

[@honeylemon3110]

His works are awesome 🤩 Actually it showed in welcome to the waikiki

[@keziahdane6225]

Whenever I see Lee yi Kyung, I always remember the " gwenchana gwenchana" 😂😂

[@thecilmangubat3410]

Same here😂😂😂

[@callilope15]

Same here

[@aayushisingh9666]

These r d korean words that he taught to every kdrama fan😂

[@zeeunique3683]

Same here😂😂😂😂

[@lileozakharsati288]

Hahahah same 😂

[@redbird9024]

Who ever know welcome to waikiki will Never believe that lee yi kyung is Rich

[@_xbuexe_6453]

Litterealy

[@khairulanas5659]

Yeah.

[@danyshahmad]

Gwenchana gwenchana

[@kakayikhadijah1036]

I also was Soo shocked...i love his comedy

[@fathiahzolazaliar6979]

im shocked rn 😬

[@lalavienrose953]

Lee yi kyung's father always sends him LG's newest product. That is the benefit of being a chaebol and a father who is a ceo😭

[@abriaocampo3181]

oh i watch waikiki episode ..and i saw products that he sent in his acting in waikiki haha

[@byancamoralescabrera3011]

@@abriaocampo3181 what ep was that do u remember

[@applejuice5252]

Same with Sungjae... He always had his hand on the Samsung's newest phone..

[@BTOBcandoit]

Although Yook sungjae was born into a wealthy family, he's one of the most humble personality I've seen and also built all his successes by himself.

[@marlynalaban8209]

💕

[@maeshalab2157]

so true❤️ im part of melodies❤️

[@1dharries232]

I'm here because I know my 2 faves, Yook Sungjae & Park Hyungsik will surely be in the list.

[@prosperedward5750]

Gwaechana gwaechana lee Jun ki.. Rebecca and he was really playing his real character in welcome to waikiki so awesome!. Chewbacca and Rebecca what a happy family he has

[@annestone681]

Lee Yi Kyung has been in the film industry for so long and walked his own way up, and to know that he comes from a rich background is so shocking. Huge respect for him for making his own way and taking the hard way, even though he could have chosen the easy way out.

[@jojojojo-fy5di]

His acting is very good. But to be a male lead in romance drama... his face is too funny 🤣 i love him so much

[@satriafadepara8297]

@@jojojojo-fy5diyes his face so hilarious funny, it doesn't mean he's not handsome, he's totally handsome but the problem he's got funny mimics that I'm sure PD nim hard to choose him in a romance drama/movies 😁

[@sw8lady6]

Choi Siwon is very humble and kindhearted man. His doing a lot of charity works.

[@musicluvrlaurie6827]

Yes, and he has aspirations of being a missionary some day. I just love him!

[@sw8lady6]

@@musicluvrlaurie6827 in God's will he will be. 🙏

[@queennzinga5988]

The same charities that traffic children behind the scenes and keep all the money for themselves. If you read about big charities, they are like big corporations. It is a business.

[@boudie7042]

Kim Tahee really be winning in this life.. No one can tell me again not everyone got everything in life, Kim Tahee obviously has everything in life.. I hope she gets more blessings

[@gongyoo4085]

Hello my lovely friend how are you doing. is me gong yoo💋💋❤❤

[@kamariahkamarudin8688]

Yeah..she got everything..but just one thing she never got ..I don't know she will got or not..

[@gongyoo4085]

@@kamariahkamarudin8688 Thanks for your reply. Where are you from

[@emilyberdesaix]

Yes, he has a lovable husband and a happy children what could you ask for.

[@gongyoo4085]

@@emilyberdesaix I'm Korean actor where are you from💋💋

[@amorepinkprincess9270]

Lee Yi kyung is one of the humble person , like I can't believe he's so damn rich and his roles on drama are so funny plus the unexpected scenes that you'll never expect a rich guy would do . Whenever i see him I remembered waikiki and his unforgettable line "gwaenchana gwaenchana" lol 🤣 he always makes our day happy

[@Bella-fd1ko]

He made my whole life happy ,lee Joonki😍🇵🇭

[@sourcandy6343]

no wonder Lee Jun Ki always say gwenchana gwenchana everytime they have problem... Lee Jun Ki with his car Rebecca and gf Chewbacca will always legend😂

[@prakritipushp5635]

This is damn funny😂😂

[@MaikoSeikaRIN]

no matter how rich he is, Lee Yi Kyung's best ride will always be his baby Rebecca 😂

[@celline.t]

P.O is the son of South Korea president in "Mouse", and he is a son of chaebol in real life too 😂

[@TheAlizwa]

Lee YiKyung's dad is so dope for doing that , usually these CEO's don't Wana let their kids do what they want.

[@snoww9347]

Additionally, Siwon himself may be the next Korean President lol 😆

[@GraciousHost]

YES, the world needs a Korean President that can rip off his shirt and show off his 6 pack!

[@sandraserwaaboatengyoung]

🥰

[@souju_13]

Suju will be his promotors during his whole campaign

[@MyDramaListOfficial]

Which actors or actresses do you think we should have included?

[@shekarairva632]

Park seo joon 💖

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Kim Junmyeon (Suho)

[@mdxmdx108]

Kang Dong Won Honey Lee

[@christiandiano182]

Lee Seung Gi is a real life prince. he is the 19th gen descendant of grand prince yangnyeong, the eldest brother of king sejong the great, which is also the ancestor of syngman rhee (16th gen descendant), a korean independence activist & first president of south korea!

[@secret_0913]

It feels like Lee yi kyung was playing himself in welcome to Waikiki 🌝❤️

[@anjalipathak5179]

Li Yi kyung is an amazing actor ...and so humble....born with a silver spoon but still does what he really loves ...that's really impressive ...❤️✨💜🥺🔥💕

[@charimayesampaga680]

gwenchana gwenchana star LEE YI KYUNG is a suprise 😊❤😍

[@prakritipushp5635]

When i saw Choi si won in "she was pretty" i instantly fell for his character and him......he always reminds me the scene where he says ."Michael jackson"

[@Cosmos12550]

"Hey Jackson" 😂😂

[@prakritipushp5635]

@@Cosmos12550 hehehe.. wow u noticed it too 😂😂

[@Cosmos12550]

@@prakritipushp5635 Yes. He was so funny in that drama 😂😂

[@ScribblerinPanic]

there's this running joke among _super junior_ members and it's about siwon's capability to purchase sment if he wants to (because they said his bank account can)...

[@tanlalanaputri4492]

Also mbc

[@bisolabello5560]

They actually say this a lot 🤣 still watches a video from like 1 month ago when they teases about it

[@bijouxHJ]

@@tanlalanaputri4492 Because of this MBC buying thing, Siwon got scolded by his father 😂

[@hyunjae315]

@@bijouxHJ and the next day all the news and articles disappeared, the power of Siwon's family 💙

[@joypark5399]

Siwon and Chenle family can buy SM if they want.

[@soihiamkamei4077]

Lee yi kyung is super talented actor. I really loved his acting in welcome to Waikiki. ❤️

[@azrashaikh6531]

Okay so his family bg and story in laughter in Waikiki was based on his real life 😂😉... Born rich but leave his mansion to pursue his passion in acting

[@gongyoo4085]

Hello my lovely friend how are you doing. is me gong yoo💋💋❤❤

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Spoiler!!!!😭

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@@viamaecorpuz1051 Hello love where are you from💋💋💋

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true

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@@stephanieb.1976 Yes love don be so surprised. how are you doing ❤

[@playme26]

Lee yi kyung is the best LEE JUN KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII😂😂😂

[@nirajanagvekar4966]

More like Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.... Juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunn.... Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii..... 😂😂😂 Lol

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@@nirajanagvekar4966 gwenchana gwenchana 😂😂😂😂

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Gwenchana gwenchana 🤣🤣

[@ibuderek6698]

Waikiki 2 🥇🤣👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lee. Jung kiiiiiiiiiiiiii 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@iamstela4012]

Kim Tae Hee is perfect example of Bauty with braind and Backround Smart Beautiful Rich Family

[@earthshuman3864]

No wonder rich characters Always suit them

[@gongyoo4085]

Everybody is rich

[@gongyoo4085]

Hello my lovely friend how are you doing. is me gong yoo💋💋❤❤

[@_bloomoon_]

Lee JoonGi crying in the bg: GWAENCHANA, GWAENCHANA

[@sarap6862]

Very interesting! They all seem to be so nice and down to earth in interviews. I would have never guessed.

[@maed3266]

LOL "Just live doing what you want to do", is what only privileged people would say😂

[@stev3886]

It's not necessarily a good thing. I had filthy rich friends and if you know their parents attitude, they usually want the best for their children (controlling). So, if they say "do what you want" it could also mean that "since you don't want to listen to me(let me control you), you do whatever you want, you won't have my support anymore"

[@mmj1327]

It’s more on heartbroken story than that. He is actually a sports kid. But suddenly he got into injuries that prevent him from continuing his only thing that time. He got into depression because of that and only lock himself and not doing anything. His dad end up telling him to go and do whatever he want. Thus he went out and started to do part times, rent a rooftop like what we see in kdramas, do some small roles. His mental health are better after that.

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@@mmj1327 who is that?

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@@suhokim4847 its lee yi kyung

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😭 ikr

[@ispeakfangirl6857]

God really has favorites. Kim Tae Hee is a clear example.

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True

[@roshnik5137]

True

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trueee

[@souju_13]

Stunning visuals, Chaebol from birth, Seoul National University Graduate, Great acting skills, Rain's wife. What doesn't she have?????

[@yolandamanikis5718]

The family that prays together stays together… she’s so humble

[@IGot7Gallery]

The person who is speaking in this video has such a beautiful voice

[@gyamarchefa371]

I click this after seeing LEE YI KYUNG😹 Gwenchanaa! gwenchanaa! Addicted bcz of him🤣 Edit* Full of LEE JUN KI fans✨

[@rinapadilla2225]

Wow! Lee Yi Kyung 😱 That's really surprising 😱 The reason why I watched Welcome to Waikiki is because of him in Partners in Justice(season 1). He only did a cameo in season 2 so I searched for his other kdramas. Excited for his up coming projects 😍❤️

[@gongyoo4085]

Hello my lovely friend how are you doing. is me gong yoo💋💋❤❤

[@aliciagurrola1938]

Lee Ki Kyung surprised me maybe because his on Waikiki I love him he’s so adorable funny handsome 🥰

[@saa930]

I can't imagine when yikyung have to sign an important document manually. It's going to take a long time and spend a lot of paper, 😂 Lee Yi Kyung: leeeeeeeeee yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii kyungggggggggggg

[@shivangi1390]

Lol 😂

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Hahahha I remember that hahahha LOL 😂

[@ChillingSancharies]

Lee Yi Kyung OMG what an acting. Loved his acting in Waikiki

[@era_4101]

Lee yi Kyung is my new fave after watching welcome to waikiki. im excited to watch and support his new dramas

[@kimchi5726]

Which actor surprised me the most? It's Sooyoungie 😂 the way her mom described her room as a garbage bin and her sister not wanting to share a room with her would make anyone think that she came from a regular family with regular income 😆

[@vivianbergorio4760]

Park hyungsik is rich but such a humble guy ❤️

[@joycelynpetrashek3229]

Park Hyungsik Grew up rich and humble more success godbless

[@manognaalapati4199]

Wow wasn't expecting lee yi Kyung in the list

[@redesignhope]

U.K fan here!! I love all the videos you put out, keep up the good work team!!

[@bernahnahmamab8552]

Wow, Lee Yi Kyung really surprises me. Thanks for the clip! 🤗👍🏻

[@lokmanshaikh1886]

I like Choi Siwon the most🥰🥰🥰 he is contributing to the world the most😍 eventhough he is rich he works for UNICEF!!! He works for United Nations😍 he cares for the poor children

[@Popchic1]

This is so amazing! Very interesting! Sending love all the way from the US 🇺🇸

[@jerlinjeba11]

Gwenchana Gwenchana 😂 Lol I like him a lot

[@humairah9303]

lee yikyung in waikiki : broke af🥴 lee yikyung in real life : rich af🤑

[@linicejoy1449]

I love CHOI SOO YOUNG since 2020 because of her performance's and her dramas. -From Philippines 🇵🇭😘.

[@rhodaJJK]

Watching from Kenya, Africa... Always looking forward to your content

[@deedee5467]

I'm also from Kenya

[@annisaumniyah967]

I love everytime people talk about actor Choi Siwon, yes he is also an Actor who deserves lots of love

[@Eli-gd6vx]

Siwon 💙our humble great humankind😉

[@silverlight4374]

Sungjae is so rich but his father always brought him to the bank to sleep because there's free air-conditioning there 😅. And he loves freebies or samplings from malls/stores 😅

[@aureliaaurita194]

i saw lee jun ki.. and i clicked

[@brownie7326]

tae hee has literally everything she is def one of gods favorites

[@CJ-ee6pm]

Well it’s shows even been filthy rich, they still work hard & making their own money not lazy. I love hardworking men/women

[@princessaisyah7029]

Watching from Malaysia. So far love your videos

[@K-DramaAppreciation]

I never dreamt of it! So Choi Siwon rather suited the Lead Role role and rebel in the series, Revolutionary Love. He is so lovable and cute in the Show, def reviewing that soon.

[@nethanyak.n1550]

how many of you are here only for Lee yi kyung ? 😍😘

[@melody4265]

Siwon Choi is actually the richest in this list.

[@b2stjunkwang]

agree

[@parkchanyeols108]

Yup 😍

[@bijouxHJ]

I think his family is really rich considering the fact that he never talked about it on programs and that one time when his members reveal some info about his family, the following days, all the info about his family on the internet disappeared and the only one left is all about him

[@Izzy-gh4yj]

True

[@aliyah4276]

I think so too, Theres one time he said that people asked if his father is a leader of yakuza or mafia (i forgot) bcoz he has a lot of bodyguard says it all. Although he ddnt specifically said bodyguard, cos i think he ddnt want to talks about it, But then he always humble.

[@deborah7992]

I can't wait for the kdrama 6/45 I love Lee Jung Ki

[@laurafry3023]

Nice info. Greetings from Texas USA 🇺🇸

[@marieb2763]

anyone noticed that Yikyung was in descendant of the sun as the earthquake victim? im so happy from small roles now he gets the recognition that he deserves

[@jessielynperez6101]

He's also in MY LOVE FROM THE STAR!

[@jessielynperez6101]

He's also in MY LOVE FROM THE STAR!

[@jouann5723]

Btob's Yook Sungjae💙😍😍😍😍 our maknae😘

[@Kairamzen]

Lee Yi Kyung surprise me so much. I really love Lee Yi Kyung, very humble man.

[@addd00]

Me :Lee yi kyung is VERY RICH ,, WHAT ???????????😱😱 Lee yi kyung : Gwenchana ,Gwenchana😅

[@niks7208]

Lee Yi Kyung and SVT Jun can pass as siblings lol. I love him on RSA, he's so funny

[@trixiefaithnadal696]

Lee Yi Kyung should be the next GO JUN PYO in the remake of Boys Over Flowers since he’s born in a chaebol family. This role would fit him perfectly 😅

[@gongyoo4085]

Hello my lovely friend how are you doing. is me gong yoo💋💋❤❤

[@elpig8868]

Love Kim soen ho

[@allanchurm]

chol siwon is a brilliant comedy actor love his series ..well done to him for his acting skills he makes a lot of people laugh ..my dear citizens was brilliant..

[@febelizademotica8135]

I cant believe that Lee Yi Kyung is a son of a CEO im so shocked I Love His k-drama Welcome to Waikiki...season 1&2❤️

[@gloriajaramilla7]

Watching from the Philippines!😃

[@christiandiano182]

Lee Seung Gi should be in the list too, he is a real life prince. he is the 19th gen descendant of grand prince yangnyeong, the eldest brother of king sejong the great, which is also the ancestor of syngman rhee (16th gen descendant), a korean independence activist & first president of south korea!

[@ayawkoseo]

May I know where this info is from? Seunggi have always been so private about his family and I just realized that surprisingly the tabloids and fans have been respectful. So if what you said is true then now it makes sense lol. The only time I heard his family mention before is when it was said that they didn't want him to go into showbiz and that they don't tell people he is their kid (unlike other parents who brag about their children)

[@yoursillypotatoo273]

He also mentioned in master in the house that both of his parents were Investment bankers ✨

[@Jintaeyong]

seungi is the worst fake celeb

[@viil7361]

@@Jintaeyong and you’re the worse fake human being

[@baekhyuntaeyeon444]

that means ler seung gi and siwon might be related? i heard siwon also parts of descendant of the king but not sure if the same king sejong or nit

[@alisiabakerjb]

Lee Yi Kyung surprised me the most! He is so damn funny! He doesn't act like a snob at all!!

[@vinuta3647]

Lee yi kyung 😎 I really love his acting skills, he is hilarious and ohh wait in welcome to Waikiki season 1 drama about joongi character (his father was famous actor in that drama) and his real life also similar 💜🙌

[@catsweetie6853]

Amazing

[@Nefertiti2525]

Hiii!! I follow you from Mexico City 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@Kpopdrama-fs3we]

That's cool to know about them

[@sssadprose1751]

Whoever thought of Hyunsik x Han Yojoo pairing is freaking amazing! God bless you!!!

[@yangellah1350]

Li yi kyung surprises me the most. Didn't expect he was born with silver spoon..love him in waikiki 1&2

[@raeward1605]

Thank you. Very interesting 👌. Really love Kdramas 💘 ❤ and BTS. Regards from an old lady in New Zealand 🇳🇿❤..

[@Neha-rh3wj]

Wow Joon ki is rich , m so happy 😁 , after watching Waikiki he is doubtless a gem in Comedy series and now a comedy movie 🍿 soon

[@minnierivera1356]

I was kinda shocked especially knowing about Lee Yi Kyung. Gwaenchana, gwaechana.

[@rhixkim1731]

Lee Yi Kyung's tiktok videos are so hilarious

[@teyejin2450]

I just remembered, lee yi kyung and jin knew each other. And they're both sons of CEOs 😃

[@engkayshomeandgarden4303]

Just started watching kdrama and I really enjoy it ! Just finish Inheritors and The Crown Clown! Watching from Jacksonville Florida USA! Stay safe everyone

[@amethy_leona]

Lee yi kyung is a funny guy. I love all his videos on tiktok😍

[@ishamagar8832]

Can't wait for Park hyung sik uncoming drama 😍🥰❤❤

[@alfredjeevandsouza6643]

Nice video

[@femadelhernaez2484]

Lee Yi Kyung is so down to earth man he even drove Rebecca :((

[@_Dr.P_]

I am watching from India 🇮🇳❤️ Thanks my drama list for the information Sarangyeoo 💕❤️😊

[@melxian5617]

Sungjae's father is a fisherman.. I really never thought he is rich because during wgm days he reveals how humble their life is..

[@silverlight4374]

Sungjae's grandma owns fishponds, his grandfather is the first who imported/who brought to SoKor a type of carp or koi (I forgot). There's also a rumor that his uncle owns a huge furniture business too.

[@gongyoo4085]

Hello my lovely friend how are you doing. is me gong yoo💋💋❤❤

[@arialarin8883]

@@silverlight4374 His uncle owned SpaceMax.

[@silverlight4374]

@@arialarin8883 , yes that's the one that I'm looking for 😅

[@crimeshortsfile]

His father business is affiliated with Samsung

[@yhanna4713]

I love her voice so good to listen to .

[@krm101]

All the actor/actress mention here are humble. i never heard news about them bragging their wealthy family.

[@irenereyes7503]

I’m Lee Yi Kyung fan he is so cute and very good actor.

[@srithikaaron2676]

Couldn't believe lee yi kyung too🤔... Great😁

[@mekda_coffee_dehearty]

Wowww2 Lee yi kyun is no 1!! That's really got me! Barely knew him in drama Waikiki and sooo much surprise that he is actually a chaebol! 👍👍👏👏👏😍😍😆😂

[@gongyoo4085]

Hello my lovely friend how are you doing. is me gong yoo💋💋❤❤

[@rockon9233]

Lee yi Kyung is my one of the most favourite actor ....❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HelenGraceBLazo]

Choi Soo Young and Choi Siwon ❣️❣️

[@semireesther7700]

Lee yi kyung's gwenchana scene from wakiki never gets old😂

[@kaminohashi]

Watching from the UK