Korean pop star Kwon BoA is Korea highest earning artist in 2006, according to a Korea report. BoA makes ~US$30 million in 2006, with her album sales and advertisement appearance.
Listed 2nd on the list is Bae Yong-joon. The report calculates income based on entertainment industry only, but if other industries like Bae’s restaurant business are calculated, Bae Yong-joon should be the highest earning artist.
Other high earning artists that are mentioned in the list include Jang Dong-gun, Eric Mun, Rain and Kim Hee-seon.