Actress Ji Ye-eun Reveals 47% Stock Investment Loss on 'Running Man'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- South Korean actress Ji Ye-eun revealed her stock investment resulted in a 47% loss on the SBS show 'Running Man'.
- She shared the experience after fellow cast member Ji Suk-jin discussed enduring stock market losses.
- The show, a long-running variety program, featured a discussion about the emotional toll of stock investments.
South Korean actress Ji Ye-eun shared a stark reality of her first stock market venture, revealing a significant 47% loss on the popular SBS variety show 'Running Man'.
But perhaps those who don't invest in stocks at all are the real winners.
The candid admission came during a segment where cast members discussed their experiences with stock investments. Ji Suk-jin, another cast member, spoke of a resigned acceptance of market fluctuations, stating, "I've become so accustomed to stock drops that I just accept them now; it hurts so much that a callus has formed."
Kim Jong-kook, a fellow cast member, chimed in with a thought that resonated with many, suggesting, "But perhaps those who don't invest in stocks at all are the real winners." Ji Ye-eun readily agreed, confessing her own foray into the market ended with a substantial deficit. "I tried it once, and it was -47%," she revealed, eliciting laughter from the studio audience.
I tried it once, and it was -47%.
When asked by Kim Jong-kook if she invested despite warnings, Ji Ye-eun expressed a sense of regret, explaining, "I thought, 'Maybe I should try it too?'" Her wistful expression underscored the common feeling of FOMO, or fear of missing out, that drives many into investment decisions. Kim Jong-kook acknowledged this, adding, "There's a FOMO phenomenon where you feel like you'll miss out on earning money if you don't participate."
I thought, 'Maybe I should try it too?'
'Running Man,' which has been airing since 2010, continues to entertain audiences with its blend of games and missions, featuring a cast including Yoo Jae-suk, Ji Suk-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Yang Se-chan, Song Ji-hyo, and Ji Ye-eun.
There's a FOMO phenomenon where you feel like you'll miss out on earning money if you don't participate.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.