What is Lee Byung-hun's Net Worth?
Lee Byung-hun, a renowned South Korean actor, holds a net worth of $20 million. Born on July 12, 1970, in Seoul, South Korea, he is widely recognized in the United States for his roles in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), and RED 2 (2013). His impressive filmography also includes Joint Security Area (2000), A Bittersweet Life (2005), The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008), I Saw the Devil (2010), and Masquerade (Gwanghae) (2012).
Lee Byung-hun launched his career in the television drama Asphalt My Hometown after a successful audition in a KBS talent audition in 1991. Initially focused on television in the early '90s, he transitioned to film in 1995 with projects like Who Drives Me Mad? However, his breakthrough came in 2000 with Joint Security Area, which became the highest-grossing film in Korean history at the time, earning him a Best Actor Award at the Pusan Film Critics Award. The film also garnered international attention after screening at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Despite his international ventures, Byung-hun continues to contribute to Korean cinema with notable films such as Everybody Has Secrets and A Bittersweet Life. He further expanded his global presence by releasing his DVD biography in Singapore and starring in the American film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. A historic achievement in his career was becoming one of the first Korean actors, alongside Ahn Sung-ki, to imprint their hands and footprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
In 2015, Byung-hun portrayed the iconic character T-1000 in Terminator: Genisys and took on a role in the 2016 film The Magnificent Seven. His versatility and impactful performances continue to resonate with audiences worldwide, reinforcing his status as a celebrated actor in both Korean and international cinema.
