Last August, singer Lee Hyori bought a single-family house in Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, for 6.05 billion won in cash. The house spans about 100 pyeong across two floors above ground and one basement level. It’s reported that Lee Hyori owns 3/4 of the property, while her husband Lee Sang-soon holds 1/4.
The interior is currently being renovated, and the couple plans to move in this month. They intend to rent out their home in Jeju Island, where they have been living.
Lee Hyori moved to Jeju after marrying Lee Sang-soon in September 2013. In July, she appeared on a YouTube channel and revealed that after 11 years, they plan to move back to Seoul.
At the time, she said, “I’m finally moving to Seoul in the second half of this year. It feels like the right time. I think my activities won’t be the same as before. The world has changed so much that I’m even considering whether I should try YouTube,” expressing her thoughts.
BTS’s J-Hope is also demonstrating his “young and rich” lifestyle. According to Biz Korea, J-Hope purchased a luxury penthouse unit at Apelbaum Hangang in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, for 12 billion won in cash in June. Then, in July, he bought an additional unit on the floor below.
J-Hope also paid for this unit entirely in cash without taking out a real estate mortgage. The current market value of high-rise units at Apelbaum Hangang is estimated to be around 11-12 billion won. As a result, it is assumed that J-Hope spent over 20 billion won in cash to purchase two apartments.
The penthouse unit J-Hope bought has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and is a duplex with an exclusive area of 83 pyeong and a total supply area of 110 pyeong. The unit on the floor below is a single-floor structure with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an exclusive area of 70 pyeong, with a total supply area of 91 pyeong.
In addition to Apelbaum Hangang, J-Hope also owns two apartments at the Trimage complex in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. This brings his total luxury property holdings in Seoul to four.
TVXQ’s Changmin also made a significant real estate move. In April, he purchased a Hyundai Apartment in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for 8.9 billion won in cash. Former national rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-jae bought a single-family home in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, for 7.2 billion won in cash with her husband last November.
Trot singer Jang Yoon-jeong also made headlines by purchasing a penthouse at Apelbaum Hangang, where J-Hope owns two units, for 12 billion won in cash. According to the property registry, Jang Yoon-jeong and her husband, broadcaster Do Kyung-wan, completed the transfer of ownership in April under joint names.
Source: daum
