The youngest member of Stray Kids, IN (real name Yang Jeong In), recently made a big investment in real estate. The idol recently paid cash for a new apartment complex building in Apgujeong, one of the most sought-after areas in Seoul’s Gangnam district.
Stray Kids’ IN buys an apartment building in Apgujeong
Korea Economic Television recently reported that according to updated real estate records, the youngest member of Stray Kids officially became the owner of a high-end apartment complex. The idol paid the full cash price for the complex, which is approximately 8.9 billion KRW (equivalent to 6 million USD).According to reports, the acquisition took place in January this year. After the down payment, ownership of the property was transferred to his name in April. The property is 161 square meters and is located in Gangnam-gu, Apgujeong-dong. His teammate, Chang Bin, bought an apartment complex in the same area last year for US$6.29 million.As for Stray Kids, the group has been busy with their world tour, which has currently earned 273 billion KRW.
The Internet reacts to the news
As the news of his purchase was shared online, it generated strong reactions from the netizens. While fans celebrated the idol’s achievements, some criticized him for spending a lot of money. One person’s comment read, “K-pop seriously needs a repayment system. Who has that much money at that age? About half of that money is all fan money,” while another shared, “The president should make sure the idol’s monthly salary doesn’t exceed 3,000,000 KRW ($~1,989.52 USD).“
