Ko Woo-Rim of Forestella confessed that unlike now, when he lives with Kim Yuna in a newlywed home worth 8.5 billion won after marriage, he used to live in a house with only one bathroom.
On April 16 at 10 p.m., MBC's Save Me! Homes (directors: Jeong Da-hi, Nam You Joung, Heo Ja-yoon, Kim Seong-nyeon/hereafter "Homes") will go on a scouting trip for a "Seoul villa special" to break down prejudice against villas.
That episode brings together "scouting master" comedian Yang Se-hyung and "scouting prospect" Jo Min-gyu and Ko Woo-Rim of crossover group Forestella. The three tour various listings to confirm the real charms of "villas," which have long been hidden by prejudice in Seoul, often called the "apartment republic." Although "villa" is not the official term listed in the building register, it is the common umbrella term we use for multiunit houses, multi-family houses and row houses. Through this scouting trip, they will directly examine villas with different personalities and strengths to suggest alternative housing choices.
In the studio, with a budget in the 1.5 billion won range, a full-fledged balance game unfolds over whether to live in a "national standard APT." or a "50-pyeong villa." Jang Dong-min and Joo Woo-jae declare themselves "villa faction," emphasizing spaciousness and a quiet living environment, while Kim Sook points out a realistic drawback, saying "parking is difficult." Adding to the laughs, Yang Se-chan, the only one currently living in a villa, immediately declared, "I still prefer apartments." The "apartment faction" touts convenience of management and living infrastructure, while the "villa faction" promotes generous floor plans. Interest rises over which side will gain more persuasive power amid the tense debate.
Next, the three visit Gugi-dong in Jongno District, known as the residence of top stars such as Yoo Hai Jin, Kim Yun-seok and Jeon Won-ju. Among them, they scout a long-standing landmark villa in Gugi-dong. Upon entering the house, the cast cannot help but marvel at the interior that overwhelms the eye from the entrance.
Forestella, preparing for their fourth studio album comeback, broke into song at the house, turning it into a house concert and drawing cheers from everyone. Then Yang Se-hyung, who went out onto the balcony, said, "This is the best mountain view I've seen in Seoul," trailing off as everyone's gaze was captured by a landscape that seemed to embrace nature itself. As Jo Min-gyu imitated bird calls to add to the atmosphere, Ko Woo-Rim also showed off his impersonation skills. Not to be outdone in the studio, a parade of animal sounds continued, provoking laughter.
In the same villa, the high-sense interior and the "one room, one bathroom per person" layout once again surprise. At that moment Ko Woo-Rim confessed, "When I was young, my house had one bathroom, so we fought often." Currently Ko Woo-Rim lives in a luxury apartment in Heukseok-dong, Dongjak District, Seoul, with Kim Yuna after marrying in 2022. That apartment was purchased by Kim Yuna in 2011 for 2.2 billion won, and its current market price is about 8.5 billion won.
Reacting to Ko Woo-Rim's confession, Yang Se-hyung added, "Six families used one (bathroom)," and inspired by the two's episodes, equally shocking bathroom stories poured out in the studio, the rumor goes.
[Photo] MBC's Save Me! Homes, SNS
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