Actor Jung Hae In has earned a massive profit from his real estate investment in Gangnam.

According to reports on September 8th, Jung Hae In bought a Hyosung Villa in Cheongdamdong for 4.4 billion KRW back in September 2018. The villa, which is a duplex, covers a total area of around 240 square meters.

Although Hyosung Villa is an older building, built nearly 40 years ago, its prime location and large land area make it a valuable property.

Just a 3-minute walk from Cheongdam Station, the villa also benefits from being close to Cheongdam Park, which is over 17,000 pyeong in size.

Recently, a similar 70-pyeong unit in Hyosung Villa was sold for 7 billion KRW in February 2022. A nearby development, Upper House Cheongdam 2, rebuilt from Jinheung Villa, was listed for more than 8.3 billion KRW for an 82.7-pyeong unit.

Kim Kyung Hyun, a real estate agent, explained, "Jung Hae In’s villa could easily sell for 1 billion KRW per pyeong. His property value has likely increased by at least 2.8 billion KRW over the past six years."

Jung Hae In is currently starring in the tvN drama 'Love Next Door' and will also appear in the upcoming film 'Veteran 2'.

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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