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Actress Ji Ye-eun Reveals 47% Stock Investment Loss on 'Running Man'
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Actress Ji Ye-eun Reveals 47% Stock Investment Loss on 'Running Man'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 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.

โ€” Kim Jong-kookCommentary on the challenges of stock investment during a discussion on 'Running Man'.

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%.

โ€” Ji Ye-eunRevealing her personal stock investment loss on the show.

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?'

โ€” Ji Ye-eunExplaining her motivation for investing despite potential risks.

'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.

โ€” Kim Jong-kookDescribing the psychological pressure to invest.
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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.