Kim Ji-seok Regrets Stock Investments, Cites Boom's Influence
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- 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.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.