Complaining of financial hardship with '1.5 million won management fees' from a 12 billion won home… "Jang Yoon-jung's husband" Do Kyung-wan faces backlash for "poverty cosplay" [Star Issue]

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Do Kyung-wan (44), a broadcaster and the husband of singer Jang Yoon-jung (45), faced backlash after touting his "frugal" daily life from an ultra-luxury home worth over 12 billion won.

Previously, Do Kyung-wan appeared as a guest on the episode of KBS 2TV's "New Product Launch Bunsiktang" broadcast on the 22nd. In that episode, Do Kyung-wan confessed that his bank account balance was 250,000 won and expressed dissatisfaction over a water bill that had increased by 58,000 won. He even showed scenes of telling his children to flush the toilet with collected water to save on management fees, or turning off the home air conditioner and heading to the apartment lobby.

Furthermore, Do Kyung-wan disclosed his stock investment situation. He stated that while he is generating profits with the investment funds provided by Jang Yoon-jung, significant losses have occurred with the money he invested separately.

Do Kyung-wan also said in a video posted on the YouTube channel "SHW Life Person's Clock" on the 22nd, "I had to pay taxes in May, but I was short on money, so I sold my watch on Danggeun (a second-hand trading platform)."

He further repeatedly expressed his economic difficulties, saying, "I was going through a lean season. I pay taxes in two large installments in May and August, but with no work and YouTube not doing well, it was truly difficult. Because of stocks, a lot of money is tied up there, so I am being semi-forced to manage my finances."

However, such remarks created unnecessary trouble, resulting only in public criticism labeling his behavior as "poverty cosplay." This is because the couple Jang Yoon-jung and Do Kyung-wan are well-known as major players in real estate. The couple reportedly sold Nine One Hannam in Seoul Yongsan-gu for approximately 12 billion won in 2024, realizing a capital gain of 7 billion won. Subsequently, they attracted attention by purchasing the ultra-luxury The Penthouse in the same area with a full cash payment of 12 billion won.

Yet, Do Kyung-wan's sudden complaints about "financial hardship" led to the formation of negative public opinion. The home management fees he described as tight also amounted to a large sum of 1.5 million won, causing discomfort among common people.

The couple Jang Yoon-jung and Do Kyung-wan married in 2013 and have one son and one daughter.

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