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Actress Jeon Won-ju Tears Up Recalling Lifelong Frugality During Hotel Buffet Outing
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Actress Jeon Won-ju Tears Up Recalling Lifelong Frugality During Hotel Buffet Outing

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Jeon Won-ju became emotional while discussing her lifelong habit of saving money during a visit to a five-star hotel buffet with actress Sunwoo Yong-nyeo.
  • Jeon expressed regret over not spending more on experiences, realizing she had focused too much on earning money without enjoying life.
  • Sunwoo Yong-nyeo was touched by Jeon's past frugality and her current desire to spend, calling it a first in their friendship.

Actress Jeon Won-ju became visibly emotional, shedding tears as she reflected on her lifelong habit of extreme frugality during a recent outing. The poignant moment occurred while she was treating fellow actress Sunwoo Yong-nyeo to a buffet at a five-star hotel.

I've been so hesitant to spend money, but as I'm getting older, I feel I should start spending it. I want to show that Jeon Won-ju has this side too.

— Jeon Won-juExplaining her decision to treat her friend to a meal at a luxury hotel.

In a YouTube video shared on the channel 'Jeon Won-ju_Jeon Won Ju In Gong,' Jeon revealed her intention to pay for the meal, surprising the production crew. "I've been so hesitant to spend money, but as I'm getting older, I feel I should start spending it. I want to show that Jeon Won-ju has this side too," she explained.

I'm receiving a meal from my unnie. This is the first time in my life.

— Sunwoo Yong-nyeoExpressing surprise and emotion at being treated by Jeon Won-ju.

The two actresses visited a luxury hotel buffet. Sunwoo Yong-nyeo expressed her gratitude, saying, "I'm receiving a meal from my unnie. This is the first time in my life." During their meal, Sunwoo Yong-nyeo was deeply moved recalling Jeon's past life dedicated to saving money. Jeon echoed these sentiments, lamenting, "I feel like I've lived my life too carelessly." She confessed, "I spent my whole life scrambling to make money, but I never knew the joy of spending it."

I feel like I've lived my life too carelessly.

— Jeon Won-juReflecting on her past focus on earning money over enjoying life.

Jeon further elaborated on her regrets, stating, "I think I'll feel resentful later when I'm lying down. I'll think, 'Why did I live like this?' You're right." Her words highlighted a profound realization about prioritizing experiences and enjoyment over constant accumulation.

I spent my whole life scrambling to make money, but I never knew the joy of spending it.

— Jeon Won-juExpressing regret over prioritizing work over personal enjoyment.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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