9 Sports Superstars You've Never Heard Of

9 Sports Superstars You've Never Heard Of

The Fiscal Times Staff  // 

Lim "BoxeR" Yo-Hwan

"Sport:" Professional Gamer (Starcraft II)

Country: Korea

Annual Income: $490,000

It may seem bizarre, but e-sports, as they are known, are incredibly popular in Korea and in neighboring countries, with skilled, strategic gamers earning a pretty penny. Arguably the best player in e-Sports, Lim Yo-Hwan earns a $400,000 annual salary and is also gets an extra $90,000 from endorsement contracts.

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