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TV personality's YouTube producer reveals tough reality of small Seoul rooftop apartment
🇰🇷 South Korea /Culture & Society

TV personality's YouTube producer reveals tough reality of small Seoul rooftop apartment

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A South Korean TV personality's YouTube channel shared a video touring the small rooftop apartment of one of its producers.
  • The producer lives in a 6-pyeong (approx. 20 sq meter) rooftop room with a deposit of 50 million won and monthly rent of 350,000 won.
  • The video highlighted the difficult living conditions faced by young people in Seoul, prompting sympathetic reactions from viewers.

A producer for South Korean broadcaster Jang Young-ran's YouTube channel revealed his modest living situation in a recent video. The segment, titled 'Why is Jang Young-ran's main PD preparing for marriage in a 6-pyeong rooftop room? (Newlywed couple, Seoul housing prices)', showcased the producer's small rooftop apartment.

Why is Jang Young-ran's main PD preparing for marriage in a 6-pyeong rooftop room? (Newlywed couple, Seoul housing prices)

— Jang Young-ran's YouTube channelTitle of the YouTube video showcasing the producer's living situation.

The apartment, located on the top floor accessible only by stairs, featured minimal furnishings beyond a provided refrigerator and washing machine. The producer shared that he even lacks basic kitchenware like knives and chopsticks, resorting to disposable ones for meals. His rent is 350,000 won per month with a 50 million won deposit.

This is the real life of young people

— ViewerA comment from a viewer reacting to the video.

Jang Young-ran expressed sympathy for his situation and promised to buy him some necessary items for his upcoming marriage. When asked about his monthly income, the producer stated it varies depending on the success of the 'A-class Jang Young-ran' channel. Jang Young-ran conveyed her concern about the financial pressure, while viewers commented on the video, recognizing it as a reflection of the harsh realities faced by young people today.

Real reality

— ViewerAnother comment from a viewer reacting to the video.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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