Comedian Lee Guk-joo, currently residing in Tokyo, Japan, has been inspired by the affluent neighborhoods she has encountered.
On the 23rd, Lee shared a video on her channel detailing her life in Japan.
In the video, Lee and her younger brother visited the Roppongi district in Tokyo. Impressed by the upscale atmosphere, Lee remarked, "This is Roppongi. It's a wealthy neighborhood, so it feels different from where I live. The buildings are big, so there's shade, which is nice."
She added, "The houses here are so beautiful. It seems like rich people live here. There's even a park in front," expressing her admiration.
Lee declared her ambitions, saying, "I've signed a two-year lease, so in two years, I want to move to a more luxurious home. I'll work hard on my own to make that happen. Let's be the ones who progress in two years."
Lee also candidly shared the challenges of living in Japan. In a conversation with a Japanese friend, she mentioned, "Are electricity and water bills expensive in Japan? I was shocked."
Her friend replied, "The average summer electricity bill is 40,000 yen (approximately 400,000 KRW) a month. It's very expensive." Lee responded, "Just for electricity? Then I can't use the air conditioner. I used it a lot this month... (I'm in trouble)," expressing her surprise.
Meanwhile, Lee began her solo living experience in a 9-pyeong studio apartment in Tokyo last April. She shared, "I'm turning 40, and next year marks my 20th anniversary since debut. For the past 4-5 years, I've been going through the motions, doing only what was asked of me." She continued, "I wanted to take on new challenges. I wanted to learn a language, and I thought, 'If I can speak Japanese, maybe I can try something new,'" garnering much attention.
In response to criticism that her life in Japan is overly luxurious, she clarified, "This isn't a challenge or adventure of a 20-something. I'm in my 40s," firmly stating her position.
Reporter Na-yeon Jo, Ten Asia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr