YG's Yang Hyun Suk Tops the List of Celebrities with the Most Stock Assets

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YG Entertainment's Yang Hyun Suk is at the top of the list of celebrities with the most stock assets, according to a report by Chaebol.com. Chaebol.com reported on January 1 that there are currently 14 celebrities with stocks worth over 100 million won (approximately $100,000 USD). This is four more celebrities than the previous year. CEO Yang Hyun Suk topped the list with over 185 billion won (approx. $169 million USD) in stocks. SM Entertainment's Lee Soo Man, who was in first place last year, fell to second place in 2014, as his assets figured to approximately 149 billion won. In third place was actor and entrepreneur Bae Yong Joon, the representative of talent agency KeyEast. His assets were approximated at 54 billion won. JYP Entertainment's Park Jin Young placed fourth with 23 billion won in stocks. Actress Park Soon Ae was in fifth place, with 10 billion won in stocks, up 36.4% from the previous year. She is currently married to CEO of Pungguk Alcohol. Other celebrities on the list included Jang Dong Gun, Shin Dong Yeop, Kang Ho Dong, Kim Byung Man, and Lee Soo Geun.

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