Actor Lee Seo-jin revealed that "it has been difficult to make a living lately" in response to jokes about his wealth.
On the 12th, a video titled "Geum-jjok Gangnam vs. New York Young Master Lee Seo-jin: Who Will Pay for Dinner? Singapore, 2 Days, 5 Meals" was uploaded to singer Gangnam's YouTube channel 'Neighborhood Friend Gangnam'.
Gangnam met Lee Seo-jin, Kim Gwang-gyu, and Ha Ji-won, who were filming SBS variety show 'Secretary Jin' in Singapore, and headed to a local seafood restaurant.
Gangnam, who had previously appeared in a chicken commercial with Lee Seo-jin, said in the car, "After we filmed together, I looked into it and found out that hyung Lee Seo-jin is an incredibly wealthy person." Lee Seo-jin waved his hand dismissively, saying, "Don't be ridiculous. It's all a lie."
When Kim Gwang-gyu asked how much wealth he thought Lee had, Gangnam immediately answered, "3 trillion won." He then added that during the one to two years Lee took off from broadcasting, photos taken in Dubai were posted on his social media, calling it "a life every entertainer would envy."
After finishing their meal, Gangnam proposed a bet to the 'Secretary Jin' team on who would pay for the food. The format was that the team which guessed the dining bill of the cast and production crew more closely would win. Gangnam stated that it was a match between terrestrial variety shows and an individual YouTuber, describing it as "a showdown between a large corporation and a small business."
Gangnam estimated 1,400 Singapore dollars, while Lee Seo-jin predicted 1,500 Singapore dollars. Lee Seo-jin was closer to the actual amount. Gangnam, who ended up having to pay for the entire meal costing over 1.5 million won, said, "There is no production budget. I can't release next week's video." In response, Lee Seo-jin greeted him by saying, "I ate well, Gangnam."
Lee Seo-jin's grandfather, Lee Bo-hyung, served as president of Seoul Bank and President's Bank, while his father, Lee Jae-eung, held the position of representative director of Anheong Mutual Credit Union. Lee Seo-jin, who majored in business administration at New York University in the United States, was also recruited as a senior executive at Escobertas Asset Management in 2011 while active as an actor.
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