Watching K-dramas with rich male leads and female leads like What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, Business Proposal, King the Land, Strong Girl Bong-soon, Angel’s Last Mission Love, My Love From Another Star, It’s Okay Not To Be Okay and many more gave us the understanding of how it looks and feels like to be a chaebol or to be wealthy in Korea.

However, all these K-dramas are works of fiction, and most of the leads in these dramas are not chaebols in real life. But of course, outside K-dramas, some Korean actors and actresses are from wealthy families and can be considered millionaires with just their family background, even though they have made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry.

Here is a list of some Korean celebrities from rich backgrounds who pursued their dreams, and some of their filmography.

Lee Da Hae

Lee Da Hae is a South Korean actress and model born on April 19, 1984. She was born into an influential family because her father was a successful business owner. She spent most of her life in Australia and Sydney, even though she was born in Korea. She’s also well known for being fluent in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese. This Korean actress and model is also famous for being good at her job despite her rich background.

Filmography: Hotel King, Slave Hunters, Green Rose, Nice Witch, Island, etc.

Jung Hae In

Actor Jung Hae In was born on April 1, 1988. His great-grandfather is known as an influential figure and a poet in the Joseon era. In addition to this, Jung Hae In’s parents are both doctors. He was raised by his grandparents because of his parent’s busy schedule.

Filmography: One Spring Night, Snowdrop, Prison Playbook, etc.

Choi Soo Young

She is a South Korean actress, singer, and songwriter. She was born on February 10, 1990. Choi Soo Young’s family is also wealthy. Her father is the president of a trading company, and her grandfather is known to be the owner of a famous architectural company.

Filmography: If You Wish Upon Me, Run On, So I Married an Anti-fan, and more.

Jung Il Woo

Jung ll Woo was born on September 9, 1987. He comes from a wealthy family. His father is not only a former television anchor but also the director of a Kendo Academy, his mother was a professor at the Korean National University of Cultural Heritage, and his grandfather is the chief director of a hospital in Korea. Jung ll Woo was said to have been attracted to Television and films since childhood owing to his father’s former profession as a news anchor and he sure turned out pretty good.

Filmography: Cinderella and the Four Knights, Moon Embracing The Sun, The Return of Iljimae, etc.

Park Hyung Sik

Park Hyung Sik is a South Korean actor, singer, and dancer who was born on November 16, 1991. His father is a member of the board of directors at BMW Korea, and his mother is a piano teacher. Unlike his father, it turned out Hyung Sik was much more interested in entertainment than business.

Filmography: Our Blooming Youth, The Heirs, Hwarang, Strong Girl Bong-soon, Happiness, Doctor Slump, and more.

Kim Tae Hee

Kim Tae Hee was born on March 29, 1980. She debuted as a model before venturing into acting. Her father, Kim Yoo Moon, was the founder and chairman of Hanguk Union Transportation Company in 1984. That screams rich 🤭. We consider her one of the most beautiful actresses with great acting skills.

Filmography: Hi Bye, Mama!, Love Story in Harvard, My Princess, Yongpal, Stairway to Heaven, etc.

These Korean celebrities were born with a silver spoon, however being born into a wealthy family might be challenging with the public belief that children are sometimes expected to follow in their parent’s footsteps, especially in managing and preserving a family business. Notwithstanding, since passion and satisfaction go hand in hand, and without them, any happiness is only temporary because there’s nothing to make it last, not everyone can bend to the expectations of their background.

Despite living in affluence, these Korean Celebrities pursued what they wanted. I will say they are not just entertainers, but role models for upcoming celebrities in their shoes.

Regardless of one’s background, whether wealthy or poor, the only person you are destined to be is the person you decide to be.