IU will reportedly break the actress market in South Korea with her huge payment for the upcoming Netflix K-drama You Did Good. Allegedly, she will receive 500 million won, or almost $380,000 to 1 billion won or about $760,000 per episode of the new show.
If the news is true, IU will be in line with the highest-paid actresses in South Korea, like Jun Ji Hyun and Song Hye Kyo. However, people behind You Did Good have already shut down the claim.
IU Reportedly Breaks Record with Huge K-Drama Payment
According to AllKpop, Jun Hi Hyun and Song Hye Kyo received 200 million won or more than $150,000 per episode of their shows Mount Jiri, and Now, We are Breaking Up.
If IU is indeed paid 500 million to 1 billion won, she will surpass these two highest-paid Korean actresses with her huge payment.
However, a rep from the show has denied the claims, saying the reports about it are "groundless."
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Alternatively, the production company Pan Entertainment and Netflix chose not to disclose anything about IU's payment in a statement to Koreaboo.
"We ask for your understanding that it is difficult to comment on the actors' appearance fee or the total production cost," Fan Entertainment explained.
"We cannot tell you as it is a secret clause that is part of the contract. We cannot officially disclose that part," Netflix added.
Netflix to Release IU's Upcoming K-Drama You Did Good
Meanwhile, Pan Entertainment confirmed on April 4 that Netflix would release IU's You Did Good.
"It is true that You Did Good will be released through Netflix," the company announced.
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The production recently revealed that it had signed a supply contract with Netflix Worldwide Entertainment LCC to "produce and supply original content."
The sales and supply regions are noted as worldwide, and the contract will run until October 31, 2025. However, its value amount isn't disclosed due to confidentiality.
All About IU's K-Drama You Did Good
Pan Entertainment confirmed IU and Park Bo Gum would work together to star in a new K-drama You Did Good. The show follows the lives of Ae Soon (IU), and Gwan Shik (Bo Gum), both were born on Jeju Island in the 1950s.
Ae Soon is a rebellious woman who always gets nervous whenever she rebels. She has a vibrant and optimistic personality, dreaming of becoming a poet someday despite being out of school. She also has a bold character who's not afraid to show her emotions.
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On the other hand, Gwan Shik is an extremely diligent and quiet character. Romance isn't in his book, and he doesn't know what to do when Ae Son is around. Despite that, he's a silent warrior who loves and is willing to do everything for Ae Son.
There are no words yet on when You Did Good will be out.
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