Actor Jeon Won-ju, 86, who holds 3 billion won worth of stocks and buildings, revealed her frugal habits.
Jeon Won-ju said on the YouTube channel "Jeonwonjuin-gong," released on the 24th, that she does not turn on the boiler even in winter. When the producer who visited Jeon's home asked, "On a day this cold, isn't the house a bit chilly? It's winter—are you really living this cold?" Jeon answered, "I don't turn on the boiler. If you wear thick clothes, it's fine."
Her city gas auto-billing statement showed 1,370 won for the October bill last year. Jeon said, "When I went to pay, they said there's no way it could be this low and did another inspection."
She added, "One of the Iyoo I moved here is that the place is shielded by a mountain, so the wind doesn't come in," and "Once you come in, it's warm, so there's no need to turn on the boiler."
Jeon also walked into a cafe with her daughter-in-law after a meal in the video and, as if it were natural, ordered one drink. The daughter-in-law said, "It's my husband, me, and Mother—three of us—but she always orders just one drink," and added, "These days, cafes are one drink per person, aren't they? Even if we say, 'Mother, one drink for three is too much. Let's order two,' she tells us to order just one."
She added, "Mother doesn't have to live like that, but saving seems second nature to her." Jeon, who received commendations for frugality and saving at the Blue House, said, "If you save like this, you receive awards," and shared an anecdote about even recycling shooting scripts and tissues.
Some internet user criticized this, saying, "You should avoid taking up seats without ordering one drink per person, or several people ordering one or two drinks to share."
Jeon Won-ju is an asset owner who has amassed tens of billions through steady financial management. She previously said she holds 3 billion won in stocks and 1 billion won in gold, and is reported to own a building in Sinchon, Seoul, and an APT. in Cheongdam-dong. In particular, she said she booked tens of billions in gains thanks to buying SK hynix when it was 20,000 won per share and not selling.