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Generous Gift: Actress Sun Woo-yong Treats Friend to 4 Million Won Jeju Getaway
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Generous Gift: Actress Sun Woo-yong Treats Friend to 4 Million Won Jeju Getaway

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Sun Woo-yong gifted her close friend Jeon Won-ju a luxurious 4 million won Jeju Island vacation.
  • Sun Woo-yong expressed her desire to treat Jeon Won-ju, who is hesitant to spend money on travel, to a lavish experience.
  • The trip included a stay at a 5-star resort, with Sun Woo-yong emphasizing the importance of enjoying life and spending money as one ages.

Veteran actress Sun Woo-yong has surprised her longtime friend, fellow actress Jeon Won-ju, with an extravagant Jeju Island getaway valued at 4 million won (approximately $2,900 USD).

Won-ju ์–ธ๋‹ˆ (older sister/friend) is hesitant to spend money on travel, so I wanted to contribute my own money to let her have a luxurious time. You should experience good things and go to good places; you shouldn't live like a frog in a well.

โ€” Sun Woo-yongExplaining her reason for gifting the luxury trip to her friend.

The gesture, documented in a YouTube video posted on Sun Woo-yong's channel, 'Sun Woo-yong's Pure Wind,' showcased the two stars arriving at a 5-star resort on the island. Sun Woo-yong explained her motivation: "Won-ju ์–ธ๋‹ˆ (older sister/friend) is hesitant to spend money on travel, so I wanted to contribute my own money to let her have a luxurious time. You should experience good things and go to good places; you shouldn't live like a frog in a well."

I thought I'd come to Hawaii. It's truly something to live this long.

โ€” Jeon Won-juReacting to the luxurious 5-star resort in Jeju.

Upon arrival, Jeon Won-ju marveled at the resort's spaciousness and scenic views, exclaiming, "I thought I'd come to Hawaii. It's truly something to live this long," expressing her delight.

As you get older, you need to know how to spend money. You worked hard when you were young, so now you should live a life where you are treated well in return for how much you spend.

โ€” Sun Woo-yongSharing her philosophy on enjoying life and spending money in older age.

However, the reality of the cost quickly set in. When Jeon Won-ju inquired about the price per night, Sun Woo-yong revealed it was 4 million won. This prompted a humorous reaction from Jeon Won-ju, who feigned collapsing in shock. Sun Woo-yong then shared her philosophy: "As you get older, you need to know how to spend money. You worked hard when you were young, so now you should live a life where you are treated well in return for how much you spend."

My husband also said at the end, 'You should spend some money too.'

โ€” Jeon Won-juRecalling her late husband's words about spending money.
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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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