Yoo Jae-suk Reveals the Secret to His Happiness: A Life of Simple Joys

'Nation's MC' Yoo Jae-suk has recently shared his perspective on why life is enjoyable, sparking widespread interest.

A video featuring Yoo Jae-suk's 'philosophy of happiness' has resurfaced on online communities. The video is based on a conversation he had with actress Jeon Do-yeon on the YouTube channel 'DdeunDdeun' in 2024.

During the conversation, Jeon Do-yeon, who appeared as a guest, asked Yoo directly, "What makes life fun for you?" She added, "I've heard you don't drink or socialize much, so I was curious." Yoo's response was unexpected.

Yoo Jae-suk explained, "If I had to pinpoint it, there are various things that bring me joy," adding, "I enjoy meeting colleagues on broadcasts and spending simple, everyday moments with my family." He expressed his firm belief in these simple pleasures.

The life of Yoo Jae-suk, as imagined by the public, is quite different from his actual daily routine. He stated, "I prefer small joys over impactful ones. My satisfaction is what matters."

Actress Lim Ji-yeon, who was listening, asked, "Don't you also enjoy exercising?" Yoo confirmed, "I exercise every day," revealing that he invests in self-care rather than maintaining a flashy social life.

The response from netizens has been enthusiastic. Comments include, "Living without constantly meeting people is happier because you can focus on yourself," "This is why Yoo Jae-suk has endured for so long," "It's surprising that a building owner worth 20 billion lives like this," "He shows that life can be enjoyable without parties or gatherings," and "The secret to Yoo Jae-suk's over 20-year reign is not isolation but focus."

Ultimately, the real secret to Yoo Jae-suk's long-standing success is not in extravagant 'flexing' but in the 'power of restraint' that he has fiercely maintained.

Meanwhile, in 2024, Yoo Jae-suk has embarked on a construction project to build a commercial building in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, becoming a building owner. The land was reportedly purchased by Yoo in December 2023 for 19.8 billion won, paid entirely in cash.

Reporter Na-yeon Cho, TenAsia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr