The luxury villa where BTS’s Suga once lived has been sold for an incredible 17 billion KRW!

On November 28, reports from BizHankook revealed that the villa, located in the Parc Hannam complex in Seoul’s UN Village, was purchased by Choi Jin-min, the founder of Kiturami Group, and his wife, Kim Mi-hye, a former director of the Kiturami Welfare Foundation.

The couple has already signed the purchase agreement and filed a preliminary court registration to secure their ownership. Choi Jin-min will hold 25% ownership, while Kim Mi-hye will own the remaining 75%.

The duplex villa is an extravagant property, featuring a private area of 268.96㎡ (about 81 pyeong) and a total sale area of 411㎡ (124 pyeong).

Suga previously lived in this luxurious villa under a lease agreement. Before moving there in November 2021, he had purchased a different property in the same neighborhood, Hannam Riverhill, for 3.4 billion KRW in 2018. When Suga moved into Parc Hannam, his agency Big Hit Music reportedly paid a massive 9.5 billion KRW as the deposit for the lease.

Earlier this year, in May, Suga relocated to Nine One Hannam, a high-end residential area that is home to many top celebrities. Notably, BIGBANG’s G-Dragon also lives there, having purchased a luxurious penthouse with an exclusive rooftop terrace for 16.4 billion KRW in cash in 2022. Other notable residents include actor Bae Yong-joon and his wife, actress Park Soo-jin.

Fans are fascinated by Suga’s real estate journey, with his luxurious choices highlighting his incredible success. Meanwhile, his connection to Nine One Hannam further cements the area’s reputation as a celebrity hotspot!

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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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