Actor Koo Seung-hwan provided an honest stance on the 'landlord controversy.'
Koo Seung-hwan, who debuted in the 2004 film 'The Low Life,' drew attention last year through MBC's 'Home Alone' with his unpretentious and easygoing 'Mr. Gu' character. Living a humble life with his pet Kkot-bun at a rooftop villa in Gangdong-gu, he won the love of viewers by applying sunscreen for white cast, enjoying hearty meals, and doing self-interior decorating.
In a recent broadcast, he revealed damage from leaks caused by heavy rain. He checked the leak areas himself from the rooftop and carried out waterproofing and wallpapering in the master bedroom, garnering both laughter and sympathy. When Park Na-rae advised, 'You should call a company,' Koo Seung-hwan exposed, 'I paid 4 million won last year to have waterproof work done, but the company that promised to 'definitely fix it' just did it twice and disappeared.'
However, after the broadcast, viewers' questions regarding 'Why are you repairing it yourself instead of leaving it to the landlord?' continued, and Koo Seung-hwan clarified directly on his YouTube channel on the 12th. He stated, 'Controversies about being a landlord and owning several properties have not ceased during the broadcasts,' adding, 'This building is indeed owned by my father, and I received the other half as a gift between 2021 and 2022. I have paid all the gift tax.'
He further explained, 'My father is a war veteran, but he suddenly developed dementia due to aftereffects from gamma treatment. As his health deteriorated, I took on responsibilities for building maintenance, including rooftop management.'
He was firm regarding allegations of 'acting poor' raised by some. Koo Seung-hwan emphasized, 'I have never acted poor even once on the broadcast. I live happily in a space of 18 pyeong, with a total of 20 pyeong including the outside,' and added, 'It is true that I received it as a gift, but I pay my father rent every month without fail.'
Finally, he requested, 'My vague responses have caused misunderstandings to escalate. It wasn't intentional concealment; it was just embarrassing to talk about my personal life. I hope there will be no misunderstandings in the future.'
[Photo] Broadcast capture, OSEN DB.
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