J-Hope has made headlines due to his newest purchase.
On June 20, Korean news outlet TenAsia released an exclusive report detailing J-Hope's latest purchase of a penthouse at Afer Hangang, which is a luxury neighborhood in Yongsan, Seoul.
According to sources, the unit is viewed as a duplex with a total of 273.86 square meters, which approximately translates to 2,948 square feet. It was also reported that J-Hope already allotted the unit in 2020, but the ownership only became official on June 10.
It then claimed that J-Hope had bought the duplex in full cash and that the house had an estimated price of ₩12.0 billion won (KRW), which was equivalent to $8.69 million dollars (USD).
Afer Hangang is a newly established residential town near Yongsan Park, and its units offer tenants the sceneries of the park and Han River. The neighborhood reportedly consists of 26 units, including exclusive areas which range from 205.64 square meters to 274.94 square meters.
Other popular celebrities have also made purchases in the same area, including Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Han Hyo Joo, Soo Ae, Ryu Deok Hwan, and soccer player Kim Ki Hee.
The reports eventually reached a community forum, which was full of shocked netizens. They expressed their awe for J-Hope's expensive purchase, while others voiced out their concerns for the idol's privacy and called out the acquisition's public disclosure.
Read their comments below:
"What a good life."
"The listing price is 12 billion won, but since he's a celebrity, he probably got a celebrity discount and didn't pay the full amount."
"J-Hope is an amazing person, so I just want to congratulate him on his new home."
"I've seen many celebrities living in places worth much more than that, so 12 billion won seems relatively modest in comparison. I'm looking forward to seeing his promotions."
"Wow, impressive. But I'm kind of worried at how they are disclosing where his house is like that."
"I wish that people would stop disclosing this kind of information. These real estate agents."
"People are really calling this 'modest' wow."
"Even 100 million is a lot of money to me so 12 billion is just wow. I can't even fathom it."
"Wow, I can't even dream of 12 billion won."
"Honestly, I wished the government banned real estate and media from disclosing idols' residence info. They already suffer enough from crazy fans."
ARMYs also reacted on social media platform X (Twitter):
— namjoonie's superstar (@namsopekook) June 21, 2024
Guys ..with all the respect paying Cash when buying house.. it’s paying without mortgage or loan .. not Hoseok coming with full suitcases of 12B of wons, .. I know my man is a legend but not that type of legend 😄.. https://t.co/xhBG6csfA6
— Jewel🎧#JHOPE_NEURON🥊¹⁴⁵🛹#HOPE_ON_THE_STREET🛹 (@hobiuary136) June 20, 2024
Congratulations Hoseok! You have worked hard for every single KRW. Coming from Gwangju, taking dance lessons even when your family couldn't afford them. Practicing all night (until 4am) and then going to school. Your PASSION has paid off! I'm so proud of you! 🥹 Always be happy,… https://t.co/6cSNzRZAsxpic.twitter.com/OcnUnH8VtD
