Renowned entertainer Yoo Jae-suk is constructing a commercial building in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam, after purchasing prime real estate for ₩19.8 billion ($15 million).
💰 A Major Investment in Gangnam
According to a Biz Hankook report on March 10, Yoo Jae-suk is developing a new building on the Nonhyeon-dong property he purchased in full cash:
🏡 Land Size: 298.5㎡ (90.3 pyeong) and 275.2㎡ (83.2 pyeong)
💵 Purchase Price: ₩11.6 billion (land) + ₩8.2 billion (building) = ₩19.8 billion
🏗️ New Building Specs: 3 basement floors + 4 above-ground floors (1,668㎡ total floor area)
The property, currently under construction, will include:
✅ Office spaces
✅ Restaurants
✅ Photography studios
✅ Parking lot for 12 vehicles
🚧 Construction Timeline:
📍 December 2023 – Received construction permit
📍 May 2024 – Scheduled to break ground
📍 February 2026 – Expected completion
🏛️ Tax Investigation Cleared – No Violations Found
Last year, Yoo Jae-suk was subject to a rigorous tax audit by the Gangnam Tax Office, under the Seoul Regional Tax Service.
📌 When? June – July 2023
📌 Why? Regular tax audits for high-income earners, focusing on multi-billion-won property acquisitions
📌 Outcome?No tax evasion or irregularities found
The investigation thoroughly reviewed Yoo Jae-suk's expense claims and financial records, but authorities found no issues with his reported income or tax payments.
👨👩👧👦 Yoo Jae-suk's Family Life
Yoo Jae-suk married Na Kyung-eun, a former MBC announcer, in 2008. The couple has two children—a son and a daughter.
With this new real estate project, Yoo Jae-suk continues to expand his financial footprint while maintaining his reputation as one of Korea's most trusted celebrities.