K-pop star Rain rakes in RM119m in profit through sale of Seoul building | Malay Mail

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K-pop star Rain rakes in RM119m in profit through sale of Seoul building

PETALING JAYA, June 22 — Singer Rain has raked in a hefty 32.7 billion won in profit after selling off a commercial building in Seoul, South Korea.reported that the K-pop star, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, recently sold the property for RM181.1 million after he bought it in July 2008 for around RM61.6 million.

While the 38-year-old ended up selling the building for almost three times the price of what he originally paid for, it’s estimated that the actual profit from the sale will be lower once taxes and brokerage fees are taken into account.The six-storey lot is located in the Cheongdam neighbourhood of the glitzy Gangnam district and boasts facilities such as a cafe, restaurant, and a beauty salon.

“After Mr Rain bought the building a long time ago, entertainment agencies settled in the area, and the commercial area changed and the land price increased a lot.The building also picked up the grand prize at the Korean Architecture Award ceremony in 2020.Korean news showreported in October 2020 that the couple owns a combined RM298 million worth of property across Seoul and California.

 

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