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Kim Ji-seok Regrets Stock Investments, Cites Boom's Influence
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Kim Ji-seok Regrets Stock Investments, Cites Boom's Influence

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Kim Ji-seok revealed a past negative experience with TV personality Boom.
  • He appeared as a guest on the SBS show 'Ahn Geureon Geureon' ('Not Really!') with Jin Seon-gyu.
  • Kim Ji-seok expressed a desire to return to a time before he started investing in stocks due to losses.

Actor Kim Ji-seok shared a surprising anecdote about his past dealings with TV personality Boom, describing it as a "grudge." The revelation came during his appearance on the SBS variety show 'Ahn Geureon Geureon' ('Not Really!'), where he featured alongside actor Jin Seon-gyu.

During the broadcast, fellow cast member Lee Sang-min introduced Kim Ji-seok, praising his intelligence. However, the conversation quickly turned to Kim Ji-seok's personal life, specifically his foray into stock market investments. The actor admitted that he began investing in stocks because of Boom, implying a negative experience or influence related to the TV personality.

Kim Ji-seok expressed a strong sense of regret over his stock market ventures, stating, "I want to go back to the time before I started [investing]." This sentiment highlights the significant financial losses he has incurred, leading him to wish he could undo his decision to enter the volatile world of stock trading.

I want to go back to the time before I started.

โ€” Kim Ji-seokExpressing regret over his stock market investments.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.