Fans have a renewed interest in Kim Se Jeong after the success of her new K-drama "A Business Proposal." However, one particular episode seems to open the talks about her salary in the show.
In a post on the online community TheQoo, netizens talked about the issue of female lead character's low salaries in the business. So, how much does Kim Se Jeon get from "A Business Proposal" and her net worth so far?
In the series, the 25-year-old actress' role as Shin Ha Ri had a monthly salary of about 3.5 million KRW or $2,873. However, she would only be left with 50,000 KRW after lessening her savings, company loan repayments and personal budget from her monthly salary.
So, fans who had watched the show saw the annual salary of $49 million was more than enough for an average person, AllKpop noted. However, if she worked for a big company, that amount could be little.
So how much did Kim Se Jeong get from "A Business Proposal?" Though the amount of her salary wasn't revealed, it was expected to be big enough for the singer-actress.
She has been doing lead K-drama roles since 2017 after making a name as a K-pop idol. Though she only has a few shows under her belt, it can't be denied that she has been showing remarkable works.
OtakuKart estimates her net worth to be around $3.2 million in her six years in the business, starting as a contended in survival show "Produce 101" and ending up as a member of I.O.I. She has successful music and acting career, making her a rising star.
She also has millions of followers on her two Instagram pages. She also has a number of brand endorsement deals, endorsing a variety of products, from food to architecture to home appliances to games to beauty products and more.
She has also worked with Coca-Cola, Lotte Hi Mart, Good Day Soju, Dyson Coral Hair straightener products and MySkin Solus. The Gugudan member has also worked with Natalie Dormer and Zooey Deschanel for the CROCS campaign.
Not only that, though, she is also considered as 2021's Top CF star for her hard work. Meanwhile, her current K-drama, "A Business Proposal," can be seen on SBS every Monday and Tuesday.
It's based on the web novel with the same title and a romantic comedy, featuring the story of a male company CEO and female employee who created an interesting contract after meeting on a blind date. With its fun storyline and fun characters, Kim Se Jeong is once again gaining people's attention.
