Actor Ki Tae-young said he spends only 1 million won a year on personal pocket money, and it turns out he is being reexamined as a "hidden asset" who also has exceptional investment skills.
On a past broadcast of KBS2 variety show Problem Child in House season 2, S.E.S. alumna and actress Eugene appeared and revealed her husband Ki Tae-young's surprising daily life. That day Eugene said of Ki Tae-young, "He has a personality that needs to see things through," and "Even during our newlywed years he studied investment for two to three years and now he has become a god of real estate," which surprised everyone. She added, "Even neighborhood real estate aunties come and ask him," acknowledging her husband's exceptional investment sense.
In fact, Ki Tae-young previously attracted attention for his frugal spending habits on another broadcast. On MBC's Radio Star he confessed, "I don't shop much. There aren't many occasions to spend money. I don't drink or smoke and I don't spend money outside," revealing his frugality. He added, "I buy T-shirts for 6,000 won or 8,000 won when they're on sale. It's fine to wear a 6,000-won T-shirt," showing his modest side.
When Kim Gu Ra asked, "How much is your monthly allowance?" Ki Tae-young said, "I think I spent 1 million won in a year. I spend about 1 million won a year on personal things. I buy someone a cup of coffee and take someone out to eat once," which surprised the cast.
He drastically reduces personal consumption but is generous with spending for his family. Ki Tae-young said, "Family is the most important. After marriage I planned everything with the family at the center," and "I'm always grateful that I had a lot of time with the children."
Eugene also said on her YouTube channel in the past, "Both of us don't spend much money. But raising children costs a lot," mentioning the realistic costs of childcare. Their daughters Ro-hee and Ro-rin are known to attend an international school in Songdo, drawing attention. Netizens have reacted with comments such as, "He doesn't spend on himself and spends for his family," "Frugal but so good at investing after studying, truly impressive," "I see why Eugene brags about Ki Tae-young," and "A loving husband who's perfect even at investment."
Responses say he is frugal but also perfectly responsible. A man who builds a home more solidly than anyone while wearing a 6,000-won T-shirt. Ki Tae-young is once again drawing attention as a "truly solid husband" who combines frugality, practicality and family love. He invests boldly in his children's education and minimizes spending for himself. Even within the glamorous entertainment industry, he is being noticed again for his rare "frugality king" side.
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