{
  "id": 5259574,
  "title": "BigBang's Daesung bought Seoul apartment for $1 million — now it's reportedly worth $ 7 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/bigbangs-daesung-bought-seoul-apartment-for-1-million-now-its",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T06:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260903/bigbangs-daesung-bought-seoul-apartment-for-1-million-now-its-reportedly-worth-7-million"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BigBang's Daesung recently purchased a luxury apartment overlooking the Han River in southern Seoul for 1.45 billion won, or approximately $1 million. Recently, a video on the \"wander planet\" YouTube channel highlighted the property as a prime location for viewing the city's annual fireworks festival. The apartment, located in Heukseok-dong, measures 275 square meters and boasts four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Originally purchased by Daesung in the summer of 2015, the unit is now estimated to be worth around 10 billion won, which is nearly seven times its initial purchase price. The apartment complex has long been a popular choice for celebrities, with notable former residents including actors Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young, who lived there as newlyweds, and Hyun Bin, who reportedly lived there for about 11 years prior to his marriage.",
  "summary": "BigBang member Daesung's luxury apartment overlooking the Han River has reportedly surged in value from 1.45 billion won ($1 million) when he bought it to around 10 billion won today. A recent video posted on the YouTube channel \"wander planet\" highlighted Daesung's apartment in Heukseok-dong, southern Seoul, describing the property as a prime spot for watching the city's annual fireworks…",
  "key_points": [
    "Daesung bought Seoul apartment for $1 million in 2015",
    "Apartment now worth $7 million, nearly seven times purchase price",
    "Located in Heukseok-dong, 275 sqm with four bedrooms"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The significant surge in value of Daesung's Seoul apartment solidifies his shrewd investment in the luxury property, which has long been a preferred residence for several high-profile celebrities.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "BigBang's Daesung bought Seoul apartment for $1 million — now it's reportedly worth $ 7 million",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/bigbangs-daesung-bought-seoul-apartment-for-1-million-now-its-5261350",
        "published": "2026-09-03T06:17:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}