Leader of the K-pop supergroup EXO, Kim Jun-myeon, aka Suho, has been enjoying an extravagant lifestyle for a decade — thanks to his global dominance in showbiz. Today, we take a close look at the South Korean celebrity’s net worth, career and life beyond the camera.
Be it releasing hit K-pop tracks or bagging lead roles in K-dramas like Missing Crown Prince, Suho has done it all. Standouts from his music portfolio include hits like “Monster”, “Love Shot”, “Let’s Love”, “Curtain” and “Forever”.
The singer-actor also has to his credit an array of hit Korean movies and TV shows like Saving Santa (2013), One Way Trip (2016), The Universe’s Star (2017), Rich Man (2018), Mozart! (2023), Behind Your Touch (2023) and Missing Crown Prince (2024).
Talking about his popularity as an artist, Suho said in an interview with Rolling Stones, “At first I really wanted to show a certain image of myself to get people to like me, but then more and more I’d try to express myself for who I truly am, and became more comfortable showing my true self to the audience.”
All details about EXO member Suho: Net worth, music career, filmography and more
Suho’s net worth
According to multiple K-media sources, EXO member Suho has an estimated net worth of USD 18 million, as of 2023.
While quoting an exact figure in 2024 seems difficult, it goes without saying that Suho, who has been in the Korean entertainment industry since 2012, earns quite handsomely from his singing endeavours. However, Suho’s wealth extends beyond music. A substantial portion of his fortune comes from diversified sources, including acting and theatre projects, tours, social media earnings and luxury brand endorsem*nts.
Career
From being discovered on the streets by a casting member of the music label SM Entertainment to becoming a prominent face of Korean pop, EXO Suho’s journey is nothing short of an inspiration.
It was in 2006 that a 16-year-old Suho became a K-pop trainee under SM Entertainment. A year later, Suho began his acting journey with a cameo role in Super Junior’s film Attack on the Pin-Up Boys. As for his musical career, Suho was introduced as a member and leader of the K-pop boy band EXO on 15 February 2012. Their first extended play (EP) Mama, which was released in April 2012, sold over 294,486 on South Korea’s Gaon Album Chart. It also topped at #8 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
It is interesting to note that Suho’s acting career went hand in hand with his musical career. In 2013, he voiced Bernard for the Korean dub of the animated movie, Saving Santa, while also recording the movie’s title track with Jung Eun-ji of South Korean girl group Apink.
Suho played the character Hans in SM Entertainment’s 2015 musical School OZ alongside popular idols like Seulgi, Changmin, Key and Luna. The same year, he was also cast in the KBS variety show Fluttering India, which eventually gave Suho a chance to explore Mumbai, India.
The K-sensation made his big screen debut with the 2016 indie film One Way Trip, which enjoyed a special premiere at the 20th Busan International Film Festival. Suho also ended up winning the Most Popular Actor nomination at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards for his role in the romantic comedy. A coming-of-age drama film by Choi Jung-yeol, One Way Trip grossed over 1.3 million at the global box office, according to Box Office Mojo.
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Meanwhile, his role in the dramas How Are U Bread (2016) and The Universe’s Star (2017), received great critical and commercial acclaim.
Following this, the South Korean actor appeared in a slew of hit TV shows and movies. These include Female Middle Schooler A (2017) and Rich Man (2018). The latter is an adaptation of the Japanese drama Rich Man, Poor Woman and saw Suho playing an IT company founder. Suho also has to his credit an array of hit musicals, including the popular The Man Who Laughs. This 2018 musical earned the singer-actor a standing ovation from the audience.
Suho’s popularity continued to soar with his solo music debut in 2020. While his EP, Self-Portrait, topped the Gaon Album Chart at #1, its lead single “Let’s Love”, earned global appreciation. The album sold nearly 290,338 copies in South Korea. After a hiatus of two years, Suho made a terrific comeback with his second mini album Grey Suit on 4 April 2022. The album earned #2 on the worldwide iTunes album chart and peaked on the iTunes Top Albums chart in around 33 countries.
In October of the same year, the EXO idol collaborated with Thai actor-singer Mew Suppasit for his hit single “Turn Off The Alarm”. Suho also released the K-drama OST “Call me a Freak”, which he recorded for the TV series Bad Prosecutor, starring fellow EXO idol D.O.
Over the years, EXO member Suho has not only entertained his fans with great music but also incredible musicals, movies and TV shows. These include Mozart! (2023), Behind Your Touch (2023) and Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun (2023).
One of the most popular K-dramas starring Suho, the 2023 investigative drama Behind Your Touch garnered a finale viewership rating of 9.299 per cent (via Nielsen Korea). Meanwhile, Suho also lent vocals for the popular OST “Forever” from the 2023 Netflix fantasy Korean drama Gyeongseong Creature starring Park Seo-joon.
Suho plays a crown prince in the 2024 MBN original Missing Crown Prince. A Kim Jin-man directorial, the show is a spin-off of Bossam: Steal the Fate, the highest-rated K-drama in MBN history. The K-drama star is also gearing up for his debut solo Asia concert tour SU:HOME, which kicks off on 25 May 2024 in Seoul. Suho will visit a total of six cities across Asia as a part of his upcoming tour, including Manila, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.
Suho is also set to release his third album in 2024, according to his label SM Entertainment.
Luxury brand endorsem*nts
Besides the acting projects, EXO leader Suho has been a part of multiple brand endorsem*nts, which make a significant contribution to his net worth. These include popular brands like Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Montes Wines, Anua Skincare BOSS and Diageo.
The Korean celebrity was appointed the brand ambassador for the luxury jewellery brand Bulgari in 2019, alongside the likes of BLACKPINK’s Lisa. He also became the face of the German fashion house Hugo Boss, popular as BOSS, in 2023. As a representative of the brand, Suho was seen attending their Fall/Winter Fashion Show during the Milan Fashion Week in September 2023.
Additionally, the singer’s pictorials include prestigious magazines like WWD Korea, Vogue and Arena.
With over 11 million followers as of April 2024, Suho is also one of the most-followed K-pop idols on Instagram. He reportedly earns around USD 10,000 to USD 100,000 per post on the social media platform.
Personal life
Born on 22 May 1991 in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, Suho always wanted to be associated with the entertainment industry. After graduating from Gaepo High School, he went on to pursue a career in K-pop and eventually joined EXO.
Suho enlisted for his mandatory military services as a public service officer in May 2020 and was discharged on 13 February 2022.
In terms of his relationship, the K-celebrity is rumoured to have dated famous K-pop idols, including BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and TWICE’s Sana.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– How rich is Suho?
According to multiple K-media sources, EXO member Suho has an estimated net worth of USD 18 million, as of 2023.
– What is the net worth of EXO?
According to the South China Morning Post, EXO has a combined net worth of USD 1 billion
– Who is the richest member of EXO?
According to sources, EXO leader Suho is the richest member of the group, with a net worth of USD 18 million.
