Actor Kim Bo-sung, 60, has revealed that he lost an astonishing amount of money in stock investments, equivalent to the value of two homes in Gangnam.
During an appearance on KBS 2TV's 'Malja Show' on July 6, Kim stated, "I remained loyal to one stock. I transferred money from a profitable stock to another, and it plummeted to one-thirtieth of its value. I held on until the end, but it failed." He added, "I suffered losses equivalent to two homes in Gangnam," evoking sympathy from viewers.
He expressed his desire for comfort, saying, "'Malja Show' is a healing program, isn't it? I want to receive some comfort. I am on the verge of losing all my assets due to my loyalty to stocks. Please offer me some support."
During the broadcast, Kim connected with his wife, who mentioned, "(My husband) is going through a tough time because of stocks."
Kim's motivation for investing in stocks was to increase his donations. His wife explained, "He started investing to give back, but as the amounts grew, he is now struggling. I feel so sorry for him, and I worry about his health. I don’t see stocks as wealth. It’s already happened, and regretting it will only cause him more pain. I just hope he stays healthy."
Kim elaborated on his reasons for investing, stating, "The cure rate for children with cancer is 80%, so we need to pay attention to them, and there are many people suffering from rare and incurable diseases. I can only donate a few million won, but I envy the top stars who can donate hundreds of millions. I wanted to make a significant contribution, so please don’t misunderstand my intentions."
In response, comedian Yoon Hyung-bin remarked, "If you still hold those stocks, they would be worth 500 billion won," surprising everyone present.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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