What happened on the show?

Broadcaster Do Kyung-wan appeared on KBS2's 'Shin Sang Chulsi Pyeonstorant' and revealed that he feels the financial weight of living in a 12-billion-won penthouse. The house is registered under his wife, singer Jang Yoon-jeong, who bought the Apelhangang penthouse in Seobinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, in April 2024 with full cash.

Why did he invest in ETFs?

According to the show, Do Kyung-wan wanted to contribute to the household expenses by covering the maintenance fees himself. He put money into leveraged ETFs seeking double returns, but losses reached about 40 percent during the broadcast.

How did Jang Yoon-jeong respond?

When he asked her to help sort out the ETF losses, Jang Yoon-jeong refused, saying he should handle money he earned himself. She added that couples should share investment plans and warned him against chasing profits.

Other money-saving moments

Do Kyung-wan also tried to cut electricity bills during a heatwave, turning off the air conditioner and removing remote control batteries. He said he had opposed moving into the expensive home in the first place.

For international fans

Jang Yoon-jeong is one of South Korea's best-known trot singers, and this segment offered a rare look at the couple's daily life in a major KBS variety program.