Comedian Mi-ja Invests Entire 100 Million Won Loss into SK Hynix Stock
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- Comedian Mi-ja revealed she lost nearly 100 million won (approximately $73,000 USD) in stock investments.
- After the significant loss, she immediately reinvested the entire amount into SK Hynix stock.
- Mi-ja's husband, comedian Kim Tae-hyun, expressed concern about her "all-in" investment strategy.
South Korean comedian Mi-ja has shared her recent financial struggles, revealing a substantial loss from stock investments. On a YouTube channel episode featuring her husband, comedian Kim Tae-hyun, Mi-ja disclosed that she lost close to 100 million won (approximately $73,000 USD) due to a failed investment in construction stocks.
The emotional toll of the loss was evident as Mi-ja admitted to crying uncontrollably in front of her husband after confirming the extent of the damage. However, her reaction took a dramatic turn the very next day when she decided to reinvest the entire sum into SK Hynix stock, a move described as "all-in" or "mol๋นต" in Korean.
He said that she invested secretly even though he tried his best to stop her.
Kim Tae-hyun recounted his attempts to dissuade her from this high-risk strategy, humorously noting that she invested secretly. He even joked about receiving messages from shareholders warning them to sell, as Mi-ja's actions were perceived as a potential market indicator. Mi-ja also mentioned receiving offers for stock-related broadcast appearances.
Even receiving protest messages from shareholders saying to sell.
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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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