Actress Park Kyung-hye Moves to Gangnam: A Journey to Independence

Actress Park Kyung-hye has found a new home in Gangnam.

On the 1st, Park Kyung-hye's YouTube channel 'Kyung-hye's Vlog' featured a video titled 'But.. It's Beyond What You Imagine'.

In the video, Park Kyung-hye revealed, "At 33, I'm living independently for the first time. Now, I'm a Gangnam Yeoksam-dong person," catching the attention of viewers. Visiting a real estate agency alone for the first time, she shared her concerns, "There aren't many monthly rental options. Should I go for a lease instead?"

While searching for a monthly rental, Park Kyung-hye noted, "The deposit is high," and candidly expressed, "I'm worried about the monthly rent. It's not a fixed expense I used to have, so I'm concerned if I can manage it."

Explaining her decision to live independently in her 30s, Park Kyung-hye said, "I was sleep-deprived. Traffic in the suburbs can be heavy within just 10 minutes. Since my appointments and acting classes are in Gangnam, I decided to find a place there. I delayed it because change is hard for me, but now I've taken the step."

Particularly, on days with 7 AM shoots, she would wake up at 4:20 AM and endure until evening, driving herself home. She admitted, "I thought I liked driving, but it was actually dangerous. Driving while tired is risky. I can't endure it anymore."

While house hunting in Gangnam, Park Kyung-hye humorously shared, "When I asked, 'Why is life so tough?' the real estate agent said, 'You haven't even reached the entrance yet.' It was funny," adding, "I'm 33, but socially, I'm 17. Starting something new is daunting, and I'm afraid of making mistakes."

Meanwhile, Park Kyung-hye's first independent house was revealed. The space, lacking a room and only having a bathroom, featured a moldy ceiling, leftover food scraps, a rusty bathroom shelf, and dirty windows, highlighting the reality of living alone.

Park Kyung-hye confessed, "The cleaning fee was too high, so I tried to clean it myself, but it was impossible," eventually hiring a cleaning service. She spent two days sleeping on the floor with just a blanket. After furnishing the place with her chosen furniture and lighting, she expressed satisfaction with her new home.

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia. Contact: eun@tenasia.co.kr