Director Yeon Sang-ho Becomes New Owner of Jo Jung-suk's ₩11 Billion Daechi-dong Building

It has been revealed that director Yeon Sang-ho is the new owner of the ₩11 billion building in Daechi-dong previously owned by actor Jo Jung-suk, drawing significant public attention.

According to court registration records, Jo Jung-suk sold the building, which he had purchased for ₩3.9 billion in 2018 and then reconstructed in 2020, to Yeon Sang-ho's side for ₩11 billion. This transaction yielded a substantial profit of ₩7.1 billion in just seven years, highlighting it as a successful real estate investment.

The property, located near the Daechi-dong hagwon-ga (cram school street), spans from basement level one to the sixth floor. It is currently fully leased by an English language academy. The land area is 224.6 square meters (approximately 67.94 pyeong), with a total building area of 710.71 square meters (approximately 214.98 pyeong). Director Yeon Sang-ho acquired the building in June under his company, Dadashow Co., Ltd., and recently completed the ownership transfer. The property's ownership is currently entrusted to a trust company for management.

Director Yeon Sang-ho is renowned for his distinctive imagination and works that incorporate social critique. His acclaimed films include 'Train to Busan' and 'Peninsula,' and he is also actively involved in animation. His films often offer sharp insights into societal phenomena, leaving a lasting impression.