While many have started from nothing and worked their way up, there are some lucky Korean celebrities who were born rich. Here are some famous faces in South Korea who were all born with a silver spoon in their mouths:
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Not the wealthiest on this list, CL still lived a lavish lifestyle in her growing up years. Both her father and grandfather are professors. Her father is also a published author who wrote a children´s book for CL when she was younger.
Actor Kang Dong-won’s father is the vice president of SPP Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. which is one of largest shipbuilding companies in the world. Even more impressive? Kang’s father is a self-made man who started his career as a heavy industry market researcher.
Miss Korea-turned-actress Lee Ha Nui’s father served at the National Intelligence Service, Korea’s chief intelligence agency. Her uncle is a former vice chairman of the National Assembly. Her mother and sister are professional gayageum players.
This actress’s father is the CEO of a top advertising company in South Korea while her mother is a pianist. Her family has been living in a mansion worth approximately US$4 million since she was a child.
In 1955, Psy’s father founded a semiconductor company, DI corporation, where Psy is now a CEO. When Psy released his Gangnam Style music video, shares of DI corporation skyrocketed to eight times of the original value by the end of 2012. Psy’s mother runs a high-end restaurant Petits Seasons. His sister is a food stylist.
Siwon’s father was the former CEO of pharmaceutical company Boryung Medience and his mother is the owner of a famous lingerie brand. When the Super Junior members appeared on MBC Radio Star, they said “Siwon could buy MBC if he wanted to.”
Sooyoung’s grandfather is the owner of a famous architectural company that was contracted to build the famous Seoul Arts Center. Her father is the president of a trading company.
One of Korea’s hottest idols at the moment, Tzuyu’s mother is a major shareholder of a hospital in Taiwan. In fact, her mother has invested heavily into areas such as plastic surgery in Taiwan.
Umji’s father is the President of a famous dentist group called Moa Dentist Group. The group has 9 offices in Seoul alone. Moa Group’s Facebook even congratulated GFRIEND on their debut!
Actor Yoon Tae Young is the only son of Yoon Jong Yong, a former Samsung Electronics vice president. When he married actress Im Yoo Jin, then-Seoul mayor Lee Myung Bak attended the wedding along with many other influential people.
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