Stars' Dream Homes Become Nightmares: Privacy Invasion Plagues Celebrities

Elaborate country houses, dream homes, mansions. It's a life many dream of, but stepping inside often reveals more reality than romance. Recently, Brian, Han Hye-jin, and Park Na-rae have sparked conversations by revealing their homes on broadcast and social media, only to share the hardships hidden behind the glamour, resonating with many.

Singer Brian confessed on JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' that his 300-pyeong (approx. 992 sq. meter) country house, once a dream, has become a non-stop labor of love. Having managed the lawn and pool since middle school, he admitted, "I clean the pool, wash the dogs... the world doesn't let me rest." He even expressed a desire to move back to Seoul. His home has become a popular weekend destination for 'sightseeing tours,' but Brian worries about privacy invasion.

Model Han Hye-jin also shared the 'side effects' of revealing her 500-pyeong (approx. 1653 sq. meter) dream house in Hongcheon. She posted on her social media, "Please don't visit. Leave it for the owner," alongside photos of cars lined up in front of her house. She pleaded, "There were strangers drinking tea and taking photos in my yard. Please stop visiting. Your license plates are being recorded by CCTV. It's scary." On 'My Little Old Boy,' she recalled a frightening incident where she heard strangers exclaiming, "She's home!" upon seeing a car parked in her yard. Despite this, she remains firm about not selling the house, which she spent 1.5 years completing herself.

Comedian Park Na-rae also faces privacy issues after showcasing her 166-pyeong (approx. 548 sq. meter) detached house in Itaewon, which she purchased in 2021 and renovated herself. She has revealed that many people visit her home, causing discomfort. There was even an instance where a stranger was let into her house by her mother. All three celebrities, despite revealing their dream spaces, are collectively facing the challenge of 'privacy invasion.' Brian suffers from overwork, Han Hye-jin experiences fear, and Park Na-rae deals with discomfort from unwanted visitors, highlighting the stark reality behind their dream homes.

Netizens expressed empathy, commenting, "Celebrities are human too. Their privacy should be protected," "A house is a dream, but reality is labor," and "It looks great, but it must be lonely and difficult inside." Many agreed, "Let's just enjoy it as content; visiting is crossing the line."