KO
EN
JA
TW
Actor Son Suk Ku has garnered significant public interest due to his past as the CEO of a manufacturing company with 5.5 billion won in annual sales. Curiosity about his wealth has grown, especially as he has become a prominent figure in the advertising industry following his roles in 'My Liberation Notes' and 'The Outlaws 2', leading to analyses of his income structure.
In 2019, Son Suk Ku was identified as the CEO of GOMT, a machine tool manufacturing company located in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. This company recorded approximately 5.5 billion won in sales in 2016, and Son Suk Ku reportedly held about 34% of the company's shares at the time. His agency clarified that while he was involved in the company's management before his acting career, he was not directly involved in operations when he held the CEO position. It was also reported that his father was the CEO of Namseon Precision, the predecessor of the company, highlighting his family's business ties.
Bloggers express surprise at Son Suk Ku's diverse background, noting that his varied experiences, including studying abroad in the US during middle school, serving in the Zaytun Division in Iraq, and pursuing basketball in Canada, likely contribute positively to his current acting career. Although his exact annual income is not publicly disclosed, his prominent advertising activities, such as ranking first in TV ad exposure in 2024, are highlighted as his primary source of income.
