During his prime, Lee Sang-min, known for having 'revenue enough to buy six JYP buildings,' has cleared all his debt amounting to 6.9 billion won and returned to a 'plus life.' Not only is his glamorous past attracting attention, but also the ongoing revenue from his copyrights.
Lee Sang-min recently revealed through a broadcast, "I have completely repaid all my debt last year," and noted, "I have settled in a new home in Yongsan, Seoul, and I have started a life without debt." He confidently declared 'debt settlement' by incorporating the line, "Now step aside. I've paid it all. It's plus," in the rap lyrics he worked on.
He also stated in a past broadcast that he is a "full member of the Korea Copyright Association" and revealed, "I have about 100 songs as a lyricist and around 70 as a composer." He further noted, "Copyright fees are paid to the spouse for 70 years after death," adding, "I also receive a pension separately, so I am not living difficultly. I have no debt," which surprised many. With his recent remarriage, he has drawn even more attention.
Additionally, he shared, "Now when I go to restaurants, I order what I want without looking at the menu prices," illustrating his relaxed current situation. However, his close friend Kim Joon-ho jokingly asked, "Aren't you still caught up in debt?" To this, Lee Sang-min replied, "That's right. That hasn't been resolved yet. That takes the longest," revealing the harsh reality and evoking sympathy.
Meanwhile, it was known that during the prime of RULA, each member had a monthly income of tens of millions of won, and their representative song 'Angel Without Wings' reportedly generated revenue exceeding 10 billion won. Recently, model Han Hye-jin shared a story, saying Lee Sang-min was "the older brother who took me on my first airplane ride," recalling her overseas photo shoot when she was 18, thanks to him.
A glamorous prime and a life reversal drama emerging from the mountain of debt. Lee Sang-min's 'plus life' seems to have finally begun in earnest.
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