Did Jo Yuri Receive More Than 25 Crores For Squid Game? Actor Reveals It All!
Recently, Jo Yuri addressed rumours about her getting a huge pay cheque for the South Korean series Squid Game.
The South Korean series Squid Game season 3 has taken over the world and has gained immense popularity and impressive viewership figures on its streaming platform. Despite some criticism regarding the show’s ending, the Korean drama is doing wonders, and how. Following the final season’s release, details about the cast’s fee began circulating. Among the most discussed is Jo Yuri’s fee. Well, was the amount accurate? Read on to know all about it.
Jo Yuri Opens Up On Her Fee For Squid Game
On July 12, idol-turned-actor Jo Yuri was a guest on the show Point of Omniscient Interfere. In the episode, she talked about the show and addressed the rumours about her fee and more. Previously, rumours about the idol-turned-actor getting a huge fee for her role surfaced. Hence, Yang Se Hyung directly asked her about it. In response, she laughed and said that an article claimed her fee was 4.2 billion KRW (25.47 crores INR), which she found “ridiculous,” and clarified that her actual fee was “much lower.”
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Jo Yuri played the character of Kim Jun Hee in the 2nd and 3rd seasons of the popular South Korean series and left a lasting impression on viewers worldwide. She recently also spoke about the birth scene controversy. As per reports, she fully understood the feedback she received. The idol-turned-actor also shared that she had discussions with the director. To prepare for the scene, the actor took advice from various people, including actress Kang Ae Sim, her own mother and a friend who had recently given birth. She even talked to an obstetrician to understand the process well.
For the unversed, the South Korean series’ final season premiered globally on Netflix on June 27, 2025 and all the episodes were released at once.
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First Published: July 13, 2025 2:20 PM
