'From a 200-pyeong basketball court to owning homes in Korea·the U.S.: Jeon Tae-poong showed symbols of success but also did not hide the real concerns about business expansion.
On the 12th episode of SBS variety show Same Bed, Different Dreams season 2 — You Are My Destiny, the former professional basketball player Jeon Tae-poong and his wife Ji Mina's "grand" daily life was revealed.
On that episode the Jeon Tae-poong couple revealed a spacious townhouse. Because the house was so large, Ji Mina said she installed home cameras in each of the three children's rooms and calls the i-dle, which surprised viewers. It was a house so large that moving between rooms took time.
Also drawing attention was the private gym Jeon Tae-poong built himself. It was a basketball court measuring a full 200 pyeong, and he said with pride, "It is a space anyone who plays basketball dreams of." He said he actually runs basketball classes there and personally coaches youth players.
Jeon Tae-poong, in his 19th year as a professional player, candidly disclosed the size of his assets that day. He said, "There is a commercial building in Korea, and there are two houses in the U.S.," causing a stir in the studio. The commercial building is known to be a large property in a downtown location, with a movie theater and franchise stores operating inside the building.
Jeon Tae-poong did not stop there and also revealed ambitions to expand the business. He said he wants to create basketball centers nationwide from Ulsan to Ilsan and that he is aiming to open a second branch in Seoul in 2026. Ji Mina also actively supported her husband's plan and even discussed selling the existing commercial building to raise business funds.
But the realities were harsh. During the real estate tour the couple heard explanations such as, "There are almost no current sale inquiries," and, "both deposit and rent have fallen," and they could not hide their mixed expressions. In the weakened real estate market situation, investment inquiries were also rare.
Fortunately, it was reported that Seoul National University Hospital and a research building are planned to be built in the area. The completion of medical·education infrastructure is expected in 2029–2030, and from a long-term perspective a rise in value was mentioned as possible.
The bank consultation results were another burden. It was said that at least a 800 million won business loan would be needed for a second basketball center. In particular, when told that just the basketball court floor work would cost at least 100 million won, the couple fell into deep thought. Because they had already purchased a store with a loan, obtaining additional collateral loans was difficult. In the end the two even raised the question, "Then should we sell the U.S. house?", reaching a realistic crossroads of choice.
Behind the grand house, the large basketball court and the entrepreneur dreaming of nationwide expansion were fierce calculations and worries coexisting.
The Jeon Tae-poong couple's "real couple" story showed another choice after success and resonated with viewers<
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