Actress Go So Young faced criticism after showcasing a building reportedly valued at 30 billion KRW(~20 million USD), eventually leading to the related segment being edited out of her video.
On January 23rd KST, Go So Young’s YouTube channel uploaded a video of her outing in Hannam-dong. While recommending places suitable for solo time, she noticed a building across the street and expressed excitement upon recognizing it as her own. She remarked, “Our building looks great. It’s so pretty. Isn’t it the prettiest one here?” and added, “Hello, my filial one,” in a playful tone.
The building in question was purchased by her husband, actor Jang Dong Gun, in June 2011 for 12.6 billion KRW, and is now estimated to be worth around 30 billion won. This suggests a market gain of approximately 17.4 billion KRW over 14 years. The couple is also known to own additional properties in areas such as Seongdong-gu and Cheongdam-dong in Seoul.
However, her remarks about the property did not resonate well with viewers. Amid prolonged economic difficulties marked by high inflation and a sluggish real estate market, some subscribers perceived the comments as tone-deaf. The reaction was reportedly compounded by past controversy, including criticism she faced in 2023 after sharing photos from a trip to Japan on Korea’s Liberation Day anniversary.
Online comments included responses such as “She seems out of touch,” “Both the production team and the person who said it are questionable,” and “Please create content that more people can relate to.” Reflecting the backlash, the production team later quietly edited out the portion featuring the building.
Meanwhile, Go So Young married Jang Dong Gun in 2010, and the couple has one son and one daughter.
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