Singer Jin Sung lived with 100 million won under his mattress, citing distrust in banks

South Korean singer Jin Sung revealed a surprising financial habit during a recent television appearance: he kept 100 million won (approximately $72,000 USD) in cash hidden under his mattress.

Appearing on the MBN program 'Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night' alongside fellow trot singer Kang Jin, Jin Sung explained his unusual decision stemmed from a deep-seated distrust of financial institutions. "I can't trust banks," he stated, implying a preference for tangible assets over traditional banking.

Kang Jin, who was also a guest on the show, shared anecdotes from his own career, including a past offer to record a "highway medley" album. He mentioned that the proposal included a promise to record new songs once the medley album achieved a certain level of sales, which ultimately led to him participating in broadcasts.

The episode provided a glimpse into the lives and financial philosophies of these veteran singers, with Jin Sung's confession about his cash hoard drawing particular attention from viewers.