Girls' Generation’s Yuri has seen her real estate investment grow significantly in just four years.

According to News1 on August 2, Yuri bought a building in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, in July 2020 for 12.8 billion won, or about 87.95 million won per 3.3 square meters.

The six-story building, which includes one basement level, covers a land area of 145 pyeong and a total floor area of 394 pyeong. It’s in a prime location with good visibility and accessibility, located near Hakdong Elementary School and just a short walk from Seonjeongneung Station and Gangnam-gu Office Station.

At the time of purchase, Yuri bought the property with an estimated bond of 12.6 billion won and took out a loan of around 10.5 billion won. After adding acquisition tax, legal fees, and brokerage fees totaling about 700 million won, she spent roughly 3 billion won in cash. The loan-to-value ratio was 82%.

As of June 2023, a similar property nearby was sold for 157.5 million won per pyeong. Based on this, Yuri’s building is now estimated to be worth around 23 billion won, reflecting a capital gain of about 10 billion won.

The building’s large land area and three-sided road frontage are key advantages. The north side of the property is 6 meters wide, which helps with sunlight and building design.

With a current building coverage ratio of 50.85%, which is below the legal limit of 60%, there’s potential for increased profitability through renovations or new construction.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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