Song Joong-Ki Updates: Net Worth, DOTS 2 and Possible New TV Series with 'Doctors' Star Park Shin Hye
Hot Korean actor Song Joong-Ki to star with Park Sin Hye in new drama.
There is no doubt that Song Joong-Ki is the hottest South Korean actor and even the most popular Asian actor in the planet, bagging up to $2.5 USD in a period of six months on product endorsements alone. His fresh, boyish face and natural talent has captured the hearts of fans not just in Asia but also around the world, and many are asking, what's next for Song Joong-Ki after the worldwide success of "Descendants of the Sun" alongside Song Hye-ko?
Life after DOTS
Despite denying that they are a couple, Song Joong-Ki and Song Hye-ko are seen almost everywhere by paparazzi. The 31-year old actor said that they simply enjoy each other's company, and they are also set to work together with their co-stars Jin-Goo and Kim Ji-Won on the second season of "Descendants of the Sun." KBS confirmed that although Song Joong-Ki and Song Hye-Ko will reprise their roles, the story will focus more on the romance between Seo Dae Young and Yoon Myung Joo. KBS department head Jung Sung-ho revealed that the sequel to DOTS will premiere in 2017.
Possible K-Drama in the Works with Park Shin Hye
"Doctors" and "The Heirs" actress Park Shin Hye may also work with Soong Joong-Ki for a new K-drama. Reports said that the two have amazing acting skills and working together in a project would surely spell success. The two have already worked together at the Jeonju International Film Festival as ambassadors. They have also appeared in a few projects sponsored by the agency. Park Shin Hye, on the other hand, is busy with filming for "Doctors," and there are no confirmations yet on when the two finally star in an upcoming drama series or movie.
Song Joong-Ki Higher Net Worth than Lee Min Ho
Song Joong-Ki is the face of numerous labels such as Dongwon F&B, Jeju Air, LG Household & Health Care, Forencos, Shinsung, HiteJinro and more. According to Blossom Entertainment, the star's agency, they cannot reveal the total amount of his global and domestic earnings, but it is true that he is receiving offerings locally and internationally.
It is estimated that his earnings have surpassed fellow Korean actor Lee Min Ho. Song Joong-Ki is estimated to be making 60 billion won or $53 million in endorsement fees. The actor owes his luck to the worldwide success of "Descendants of the Sun" where he captured the attention of commercial agencies.