'Kim Gura's Son' Geuri, Viewing of Seoul Apartments Under 1 Billion Won [Help! Homez]

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'Help! Homez' featured broadcaster Geuri (27, real name Kim Dong-hyun), son of comedian Kim Gura (55, real name Kim Hyun-dong), embarking on a mission to view Seoul apartments priced under 1 billion won.

'Help! Homez' (hereinafter 'Homez') aired its 348th episode on the night of the 7th, revealing a special feature on 'Seoul apartments under 1 billion won'.

'The broadcast reflected the trend of increased apartment trading under 1 billion won due to loan regulations, featuring a special on 'Seoul apartments under 1 billion won' aimed at finding apartments with single-digit billion won prices. Geuri, who recently garnered attention for completing his mandatory military service with the Marine Corps, drew empathy with his realistic reactions infused with a 20-something perspective. The two hosts, Kim Sook and Kim Dae-ho, also created a pleasant on-site atmosphere with their unique, reality-focused humor and chemistry.

'The first location visited was Mi-dong, Gangbuk-gu, a large-scale apartment complex that recorded the highest number of apartment trading transactions in Seoul during the first quarter of 2026. The property, which has been neatly remodeled, features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It attracted attention by meeting four of the six key elements frequently used when selecting apartments at real estate agencies: brand, proximity to a subway station, large-scale complex, new construction, flat terrain, and elementary school proximity, known as 'Brand-Subway-Large-New-Flat-Elementary' or 'B-yeok-dae-sin-pyeong-cho'. This complex, composed of various unit sizes, has all units trading in the single-digit billion won range, with this particular property listed at 780 million won. Following this, a large-scale apartment complex in Seongbuk-gu, which recorded the second-highest trading volume, was also introduced.

'The three then headed to 'Mayeongseong' (Mapo-gu, Yongsan-gu, and Seongdong-gu), considered core locations in Seoul. The first stop was the area around Wangsimni Station in Seongdong-gu. They began an impromptu property viewing but faced the reality that there were almost no available listings and that nearby apartment prices far exceeded 1 billion won. Following a recommendation from a local real estate agent from Wangsimni, they were introduced to an apartment under 1 billion won, priced at 980 million won, but had to turn back due to the requirement of a prior reservation.

'Returning to the streets to search for properties, the three discovered a single-occupancy apartment in Majang-dong listed at 1 billion won. Located in a dual-station area between Wangsimni Station and Majang Station, the property, completed in 2004, features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a floor area of approximately 101 square meters. Notably, its spacious layout made it highly suitable for remodeling.

'Kim Sook, who ventured alone to view properties in the area around Ahyeon Station, failed to find an apartment under 1 billion won in Mapo-gu and immediately headed to Buk-aehyeon-dong in Seodaemun-gu, directly across the street. There, she examined a terrace-type unit in a large-scale apartment complex in Buk-aehyeon-dong, which was one of only 15 units out of a total of 940. This unit had a floor area of approximately 46 square meters, featuring one bedroom, one bathroom, and a private terrace space.

'Kim Dae-ho and Geuri moved to Yongsan-gu to search for older apartment complexes between Haebangchon and Gyeongridan-gil. Nearby, large-scale apartment complexes with prices around 2 billion won stood, making the high market prices feel very real. This property was located right at the entrance of Namsan Tunnel No. 2, highlighting its advantageous location in the heart of Yongsan-gu. With a private area of approximately 51 square meters, it was listed for sale at 800 million won. The segment concluded with a property viewing of a single-family home on So-wol-ro in Yongsan-gu, which was arranged on-site, drawing further interest.

'Homez' can be watched every Thursday night at 10 p.m.

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