Lee Junho Becomes Owner of 17.5 Billion KRW Building

On March 1st, it was reported by the real estate industry that Lee Junho had made a purchase of a commercial building in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul for 17.5 billion KRW. The building, which encompasses a basement floor and four above-ground floors, covers a land area of 323.70㎡ (97.92 pyeong) and a total floor area of 830.8㎡ (251.32 pyeong). The building currently houses various establishments such as offices, a brunch cafe, a nail shop, and a ballet academy. The property was acquired by JF Company, the family corporation, and is currently under a lease agreement with a deposit of

The photo on Naver shows the building that Lee Junho bought on Apgujeong Rodeo Street.

According to Park Ji-eun, a manager at Building Lab Real Estate Brokerage Corporation, the building is situated just a 5-minute walk away from Apgujeong Rodeo Station, in a highly sought-after area with heavy foot traffic throughout the week and on weekends. Its prime location at the corner of the main alley provides excellent visibility. Despite its current low rental income, it was acquired at a favorable price compared to other nearby transactions.

“She mentioned that the region is expected to see major benefits from the reconstruction of Apgujeong-dong apartments and is currently experiencing high levels of real estate activity.”

It is worth mentioning that the property bought by Junho had previously belonged to the late actress Kang Soo-yeon, who unfortunately passed away in May 2022 due to a cerebral hemorrhage. The actress had acquired the building in 2017 for 8 billion KRW and it was subsequently inherited by her three family members after her passing.

In February 2019, Lee Junho gained attention for his shrewd real estate investments when he purchased two units in the upscale office complex ‘The Rivers Cheongdam’ in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, from a trust company. He is renowned for earning a significant profit by investing in the property prior to its renovation from a former motel into a modern office building.

Joining 2PM in 2008, Lee Junho made his debut and has since gone on to establish a thriving acting career. He has been featured in popular dramas like “Memory,” “Good Manager,” “Just Between Lovers,” “Wok of Love,” “Confession,” “The Red Sleeve,” and “King the Land,” as well as notable films such as “Cold Eyes,” “Twenty,” and “Memories of the Sword.” His talent has garnered him immense recognition both in his home country and abroad.

Last month on the 24th, which also marked the 11th anniversary of his debut as a solo artist, he delighted his fans with a special event at CGV theaters in Yongsan and Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. This event coincided with the release of a film showcasing his solo concert “The Day We Meet Again,”which took place on January 13th and 14th at Jamsil Indoor Stadium. His upcoming project is the Netflix series “Cashero,”in which he will portray Kang Sang-woong, a civil servant who acquires superhuman strength based on the amount of cash he holds in his hand. This unique hero uses his salary to save the world, making him an unconventional and intriguing

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