The 'queen of discernment' Kim Nam-joo smiled happily as she unveiled her best friend's mansion.
On the 10th, SBS Life's 'queen of discernment' Kim Nam-joo featured the home of CEO Lee Si-hyun, who represents an Italian high-end brand, for the first time. As a show of friendship with Kim Nam-joo, CEO Lee, who revealed her mansion purely for the sake of friendship, welcomed Kim Nam-joo and the production team in comfortable loungewear.
The signature patterns of Mimmo Palladino and Daniel Buren instantly filled the space between the living room and dining room. Kim Nam-joo repeatedly mentioned, "Every corner of the house is a work of art. If you look closely, it's all artwork."
The living room, featuring the 'Noire' shelf by Charlotte Perriand, was literally the essence of sensibility. The shelf, priced at 71 million won, was purchased at auction. CEO Lee remarked, “This product has not been seen since it was auctioned 10 years ago. I also participate directly in the auctions," showing her enthusiasm for actively collecting furniture.
The 'Burger Stool' by Charlotte Perriand is furniture from the 1950s, priced at 20 million won, and although the price of the modular chairs filling the dining room, designed by Jean Prouvé, could not be disclosed, Kim Nam-joo was already encountering pieces worth over 100 million won in just under 5 minutes. Kim Nam-joo expressed, "I really love this blank white space. When you touch things in an art museum, you get scolded, but when you come to the owner's house, you can touch and see them," smiling brightly while handling a piece by Tino Stefanoni.
Kim Nam-joo quickly found an outfit hanger by Olaf von Bohr. Kim Nam-joo said, "I really like things like this. I've noticed everything," smiling endearingly, and CEO Lee responded, "Oh, what an eye for detail!" also affectionately addressing Kim Nam-joo.
Kim Nam-joo reminisced, "When CEO Lee opened her store, she sold a leather-covered tissue box. I bought it, and when my son was 7 years old and studying words, he didn't want to study and wore that leather-covered case over his face," subtly expressing her long-standing relationship with CEO Lee.
Next, CEO Lee presented a table that had not yet been revealed. The elegance of the leather-covered case was so clean that it was hard to take your eyes off. CEO Lee explained, "This table is actually around 10 million won. How about around 1.5 million won for this height? It's nice, and it gets better as you use it," making a proposal to Kim Nam-joo, who instantly approved.
CEO Lee expressed, "I am 71 years old. I could live quietly, so why would I reveal my house? But Nam-joo is family to me. She is like a best friend and a person I wouldn't hesitate to share with. That's what leads me to show this house."
Kim Nam-joo responded to that affection by saying, "Do you know what these earrings are? They are truly precious, unprocessed natural pearls. I was gifted pearls that are usually given only when one becomes a daughter-in-law." Additionally, the home of CEO Lee featured a piece by artist David Hockney, famous for his works valued in the neighborhood of 100 billion won, capturing attention.
[Photo] SBS Life 'queen of discernment' Kim Nam-joo
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