He modeled for coffee commercials, a job usually reserved for big-name stars, for 16 years. His elegant appearance often suggests he grew up in a wealthy family.
However, he was actually born in a remote mountain village in Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon Province. He spent his days playing in nature, catching fish along the river, and was always tanned because he was outdoors.
Surprisingly, as a child he also earned some money by digging for herbs in the mountains and even by catching and selling snakes, which has become a hot topic.
Won Bin, the youngest of five siblings, grew up in a family that faced financial hardship. His father worked in a coal mine to provide for the family, covering school fees and living expenses.
After working in the mines for so long, his father suffered from the side effects of coal dust that accumulated in his lungs. To repay his parents for their sacrifices, Won Bin left for Seoul at the age of 20.
How much did he earn in the end?
She made her successful debut in 1997 with the KBS2 drama “Propose” and even modeled for the late fashion designer André Kim. She continued to gain popularity through various projects.
After becoming a star with “Autumn in My Heart”, he is said to have earned up to 800 million won (approximately US$600,000) for each commercial appearance, surprising many.
With the money he earned, in 2014, Won Bin bought an old house in Gangnam, Seoul, demolished it, and built a three-story house with a basement for about 5 billion won (about $4 million).
He is known to still live there with his wife, actress Lee Na-young, and their son. As of 2019, the house’s value had risen to 7 billion won (about 5 million USD).
Additionally, a building he purchased in Seoul’s Seongdong district for 2.1 billion won (about $1.6 million) has now risen to 4.2 billion won, and another property in Gangnam, purchased for 14.5 billion won (about $11 million), is now estimated to be worth more than 30 billion won (about $23 million).
Won Bin, keeping his promise to repay his parents, also gifted them a luxurious 120-pyeong (about 370 square meters) house, for which he personally contributed to the interior design, earning everyone’s admiration.
Internet users reacted with comments such as: “I really want to see it again,” “His parents must be so proud,” AND “It’s amazing that he can even catch snakes.“
Source: Daum
