Korean TV Personality Seo Jang-hoon Advises Investor to Focus on Personal Well-being

Korean TV personality Seo Jang-hoon offered advice to a guest on the latest episode of KBS Joy's 'Ask Anything'.

On the October 6th broadcast of the show, a guest who had amassed a fortune of 500 million won through stock investments appeared, seeking advice on overcoming his compulsive buying habits. The guest revealed that although he had grown his assets from 200 million won to 500 million won, he only knew how to buy stocks and not sell them. He confessed to feeling anxious if he couldn't purchase a certain amount. Previously, he lived a life focused on consumption without saving money. However, determined to change, he paid off his student loans and housing loans by 2019 and began building his assets in earnest.

He started investing in stocks on a colleague's recommendation and experienced short-term gains, which sparked his interest in investing. Gradually, he expanded his investments to include blue-chip stocks and U.S. stocks, significantly increasing his assets. He practiced extreme frugality, saving on food and living expenses to reinvest in stocks. However, this lifestyle led to an obsession with investing and anxiety about spending.

Seo Jang-hoon, after hearing the story, advised, "Now that you have some financial stability, it's time to focus on your health." He suggested that the single guest should invest in himself to meet a good partner, rather than being fixated on stock investments. Seo emphasized the importance of personal investment by showing before-and-after photos of a previous guest who transformed himself.

Lee Soo-geun also chimed in, advising, "Considering the current U.S. market situation, it might be wise to sell some stocks and invest in self-care. You're still single, so you should take care of yourself."

Meanwhile, 'Ask Anything' airs every Monday at 8 PM on KBS Joy.

Reported by Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr