Kim Ji-won has become one of the most popular actresses in South Korea, thanks to her role in Queen of Tears. She has been in the industry for over a decade, and her success has also led to a major increase in her earnings.
As of 2025, Kim Ji-won’s net worth is estimated to be $7 million USD (around 57 crore INR). In 2024, her net worth was $5 million USD, but the huge success of Queen of Tears helped her earn another $2 million USD through brand deals and endorsements.
After Queen of Tears became a hit, Kim Ji-won received many endorsement offers. She replaced Han So Hee as the face of Lotte’s alcohol brand and also became a model for Hanwha Insurance in 2024.
She is often seen wearing luxury brands like Gucci and Burberry, and she owns a Mercedes-Benz. She is also a major social media star, reportedly earning $100,000 USD per Instagram post.
Kim Ji-won started her acting career in 2011 with High Kick! The Revenge of the Short Legged and What’s Up. She became well-known for her roles in Descendants of the Sun, Fight for My Way, and My Liberation Notes.
Her latest drama, Queen of Tears, became tvN’s most-watched series and was so popular that it even got two extra episodes on Netflix. Her exact earnings from the show are unknown, but her co-star Kim Soo-hyun, the highest-paid K-drama actor, reportedly took a pay cut for the series.
Kim Ji-won’s success continues to grow, and with her rising fame and endorsements, she is on track to becoming one of the highest-earning actresses in South Korea.