Kim Sook: 'Bought first home as "Slap Girl" for 700 million won, now worth 2.8 billion' ('Save Me Home')

South Korean entertainer Kim Sook shared a remarkable anecdote about her early real estate investments, revealing that she purchased her first home at the young age of 26. The property was acquired using the income generated from her popular "Slap Girl" character, a role that significantly boosted her career.

During an appearance on the MBC variety show 'Save Me Home' (also known as 'Home Alone'), Kim Sook discussed her past financial successes. She mentioned that the first house she bought was later sold for 700 million won. Remarkably, she noted that this same property is now estimated to be worth approximately 2.8 billion won, highlighting a significant increase in real estate value.

On the program, Kim Sook joined fellow guests Im Hyeong-jun and Jeong Rang-i as they assisted a client in finding an apartment in Seoul valued at around 200 million won. The episode focused on the challenges and considerations involved in the Seoul housing market.