'Millionaire Neighbor' Features Art World Billionaires Park Dae-sung & Jung Mi-yeon; MCs Try Croquis Modeling

EBS's 'Seo Jang-hoon's Millionaire Neighbor' is set to air the second part of its feature on renowned ink wash painter Park Dae-sung and sacred art master Jung Mi-yeon on Wednesday, October 22nd, at 9:55 PM.

Dubbed 'billionaires of the art world,' the couple reminisced about money 'pouring in as if bestowed by the heavens,' showcasing their extraordinary success. Park Dae-sung, a legendary figure who made his mark on global art history with one arm and self-taught skills, has dedicated his life to 'democratizing art,' generously returning 830 of his works to the public.

His art has garnered acclaim from prominent collectors like the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee and BTS member RM, establishing him as a timeless 'icon of the art world.' The upcoming episode will reveal a surprising story: Park Dae-sung's outright rejection of a 'blank check offer' from China.

During an exhibition in China, high-ranking Communist Party officials approached him with a substantial offer, reportedly tied to his naturalization, which he firmly declined without hesitation. When asked if she regretted the lost fortune, his wife, Jung Mi-yeon, stated, 'We were financially comfortable in Korea. I actually told my husband to stop making so much money,' highlighting the couple's unique perspective on wealth.

In addition, MCs Seo Jang-hoon and Jang Ye-won will take on the challenge of being croquis models for the first time. While Seo playfully teased Jang Ye-won when she was the model, he became visibly nervous when it was his turn. Jung Mi-yeon confessed to 'sweating profusely' while drawing Seo, facing her biggest challenge in 40 years of croquis. Seo Jang-hoon lightened the mood with self-deprecating jokes about his posing, blaming the 'terrible model' for the difficulty. The results of their groundbreaking modeling debut and the stunning artworks created by the masters will be revealed on the broadcast.

Korean netizens expressed excitement, with comments like 'Painter Park Dae-sung is truly amazing, it's no wonder Chairman Lee Kun-hee and RM admired his work,' 'I'm curious to see Seo Jang-hoon and Jang Ye-won as croquis models,' and 'I'll definitely tune in next week for more stories from the billionaire couple.'