Rising actor Park Bo-gum isn’t just winning hearts on screen — he’s also turning heads in real estate circles. Recently drawing massive praise for his role in the hit Netflix series “When Life Gives You Tangerines” , the actor’s investment in a prime Jongno apartment has seen a whopping 500 million KRW (approx. 352,000 USD) increase in just a year.
According to data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s official transaction system, a unit in Kyunghee Palace Xi (Gyeonghuigung Xi) Phase 2, where Park Bo-gum is reportedly residing, sold for 2.54 billion KRW (approx. 1.85 million USD) on March 21 — a record price for the property type. Just a year ago, similar units were going for 1.95 to 2.05 billion KRW (approx. 1.3 million USD to 1.4 million USD), making this a significant gain.
Nestled within Seoul’s historical core, Kyunghee Palace Xi is highly sought after for its strategic location. It sits near Gwanghwamun, City Hall, and offers seamless access to transportation via Seodaemun Station (Line 5) and Dongnimmun Station (Line 3) — connecting residents to Yeouido, Mapo, and even Gangnam with ease.
Park Bo-gum reportedly moved from Mok-dong to this apartment in 2019, prioritizing proximity to his filming and work locations. And it seems that choice is paying off — not just in convenience, but in financial returns too.
Regarding Park Bo-gum’s real estate are, an industry insider commented, “Apartments near palaces are expected to remain in high demand due to their historical symbolism, inner-city natural environment, and excellent transportation networks.”
