Yoon Jung-soo, who had filed for bankruptcy due to being unable to secure a loan guarantee on 'Save Me! Homes,' confessed to the dire financial struggles he faced at that time.
On the MBC entertainment program 'Save Me! Homes' aired on the 10th, comedian Yoon Jung-soo shared the realistic pain he endured during his bankruptcy and his devastating living conditions, which brought tears to the eyes of the cast.
On this day, Yoon Jung-soo revisited the APT. he used to live in Cheongdam-dong after more than a decade. The house was one he had purchased with a loan, but due to his bankruptcy from a loan guarantee, it went to auction. Yoon Jung-soo revealed, "At that time, I had a loan of 1 billion won. I diligently paid it down to 700 million won, but suddenly, it collapsed and grew back to 1.2 billion won," sharing the pain he had kept hidden.
At that time, he revealed that he had to endure situations where he could not pay the management fees for several months, resulting in the water and electricity being cut off. "While tap water was unavailable, drinking water was available, so I used it for laundry. I didn’t even have money to send my clothes to the laundry," he recalled, stating, "It took me 4 hours just to do laundry." Eventually, the house was completely seized with the front door locked with a chain, preventing any entry.
Above all, the situation was bleak as his broadcast appearance fees were seized, making it difficult to make a living. Yoon Jung-soo stated, "At that time, the monthly interest alone was 9 million won. Even after losing my home, the debt remained, and I realized that the debt was more frightening than anything else," adding that "because of that experience, I now live with gratitude."
Upon hearing this, Jo Hye-ryun expressed her tears, saying, "I didn’t know you had been living so hard," while Kim Suk also conveyed deep sympathy, saying, "It breaks my heart to see it like someone else's house." Yoon Jung-soo sent heartfelt encouragement, stating, "There are still many who are struggling now; I hope that those suffering for any reason will definitely overcome it."
Meanwhile, Yoon Jung-soo is set to marry a Pilates instructor 10 years his junior this year. Following his past pain, messages of support are pouring in for Yoon Jung-soo, who is signaling a new beginning.
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