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Lee Sang-min on clearing 6.9 billion won debt and earning 1.5 billion won: 'No burden, paid all taxes'
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Lee Sang-min on clearing 6.9 billion won debt and earning 1.5 billion won: 'No burden, paid all taxes'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer and TV personality Lee Sang-min has disclosed his earnings of over 1.5 billion won last year after clearing 6.9 billion won in debt.
  • Lee discussed his financial situation and return to survival shows in an interview following his appearance on the reality program 'Blood Game X'.
  • He stated he paid all his taxes and felt no burden from revealing his income, having previously been in significant debt.

Singer and television personality Lee Sang-min has revealed his substantial earnings of over 1.5 billion won (approximately $1.1 million USD) last year, a significant turnaround after clearing 6.9 billion won (approximately $5 million USD) in debt. Lee discussed his financial recovery and his return to the survival show genre in an interview following his participation in the Wavve original reality program 'Blood Game X'.

Lee, who previously faced immense financial struggles, stated that he paid all his taxes and feels no pressure from disclosing his income. His return to survival programs after an 11-year hiatus, since 'The Genius 2', marks a new chapter in his career. The interview touched upon his experiences in 'Blood Game X' and his perspective on his past financial difficulties and current success.

I paid all my taxes.

โ€” Lee Sang-minLee Sang-min addressing questions about his disclosed earnings and tax payments.

He emphasized that his past debts are now settled, and he is focused on his current career endeavors. The revelation of his earnings and debt resolution comes as a testament to his resilience and ability to rebuild his financial standing. Lee's journey highlights a significant personal and professional comeback.

There is no burden.

โ€” Lee Sang-minLee Sang-min responding to the public disclosure of his 1.5 billion won annual income.
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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.