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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
THIS Korean actress ended up becoming a victim of a scam, losing 2.5 billion KRW to fraud
Popular Korean actress Seo Hyun Jin has become the latest victim of a major financial fraud. The actress, who is well known for her roles in 'The Trunk', 'Another Miss Oh', and 'Temperature of Love', recently lost out on almost 2.5 billion KRW and may also be unable to regain the whole amount as well. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Seo Hyun Jin falls victim to financial fraud Actress Seo Hyun Jin recently fell victim to a major financial fraud where she managed to lose out on almost 2.5 billion KRW, according to reports from NewsPirit. The report came out on June 2 and revealed that she had filed for a court auction earlier in April. Allegedly according to the reports, the actress revealed that her landlord had refused to give her back the total sum from the key money deposit she made. The actress had been renting a villa in Gangnam, Seoul, whose landlord has refused to return her deposit. According to the key money deposit system that is extremely popular in Korea, the person wanting to live in a property gives a large percentage of the property's total value to the owner. This money is 'loaned' to the owner, who has to return the total sum once the contract is up. According to the reports, evidence from the Supreme Court showed that the actress had submitted the deposit amount back in April 2020. She had initially submitted 2.5 billion KRW to the landlord. The contract was renewed two years later, where the actress had also submitted the difference according to the increased deposit of 2.65 billion KRW. Seo Hyun Jin had registered her leaseholder's rights, yet still after the lease expired last year, the homeowner of the villa refused to rightfully return the deposits she had made. Actress forced to apply for court auction After the amount was not returned to her for quite some time, the actress refused to back out and instead applied for a court auction. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The initial bid for the villa started off at 3 billion KRW; however, when no buyers showed interest, the actress reduced the price to 2.30 billion KRW. The current bidding amount is much lower than what the actress has paid, indicating that she may not be able to recover all of her funds from the house.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Trunk's Seo Hyun Jin becomes victim of 2.6 billion KRW housing scam; all we know about attempts to recover loss
Popular actress Seo Hyun Jin, recognized for her recent role opposite Gong Yoo in The Trunk, is now making headlines for an entirely different reason! An escalating legal and financial nightmare has left her entangled in one of South Korea's growing housing scandals. Multi-billion Won jeonse deposit at the center of dispute According to reports from NewsPirit on June 2, Seo Hyun Jin filed for a public auction in April, 2025. It's to retrieve a substantial jeonse deposit after her landlord defaulted on returning the amount when her lease expired. Records from the Supreme Court confirm that the actress entered into a lease agreement in April 2020 for a villa located in the upscale Gangnam district of Seoul. Under the jeonse system, Seo Hyun Jin initially deposited 2.50 billion KRW (approximately 1.81 million USD). In 2022, she renewed her lease, increasing the deposit to 2.65 billion KRW (roughly 1.92 million USD). Jeonse is a unique Korean rental method where tenants pay a large lump-sum deposit instead of monthly rent. However, when the lease reached its end in early 2024, the landlord failed to return the deposit, despite Seo's legal registration as a leaseholder. With no resolution in sight and the property rights on her side, she initiated legal proceedings in the form of a court auction to recover the money. Property now deemed financially worthless In a shocking development, the property has now been categorized as a 'kkangtong house,' a colloquial term meaning 'tin can house.' It is used to describe real estate that has lost so much market value it is now worth less than the total debt and deposits it carries. Though the villa was initially appraised at around 3 billion KRW, the first round of court-led bidding failed to attract a single buyer. The latest court notice indicates the minimum bid has been slashed to 2.30 billion KRW, still significantly below the amount Seo Hyun Jin had paid. Analysts warn that the current economic climate and plummeting housing values in the Korean real estate market make a price recovery highly unlikely in the near future. As a result, the actress is poised to endure a painful financial loss. Agency responds with caution When contacted by reporters, Seo Hyun Jin 's agency, Management Soop, responded cautiously, stating, 'It is difficult to confirm as it is a matter of her private life.' The agency refrained from sharing whether she intends to pursue further legal action beyond the court auction. Amid this deeply personal financial struggle, Seo Hyun Jin remains committed to her acting career. She is currently preparing to star in the upcoming drama Love Me. It is a Korean adaptation of the Swedish series of the same name.
NBC News
22-05-2025
- Business
- NBC News
Paravel's website is shut down — 5 pieces of luggage to shop instead
This just in: Popular luggage brand Paravel has shut down its website, and customers are taking to Reddit to report that their not-yet-shipped orders have been cancelled. There are even reports that the company has filed for bankruptcy. We've covered the brand in the past, including in our story on the best luggage sets. The brand, which is known for its retro style trunks and weekenders, is currently still available on select third-party retailers — including Amazon and Bloomingdale's — but it is hard to say how long stock will last or if those items will even ship. If you're looking for luggage for an upcoming trip and were considering Paravel, we've gathered alternatives below. All of these recommendations have either been recommended by experts or NBC Select editors in previous reporting or have high ratings from hundreds of reviews. If you liked Paravel's trunk, consider this option from Away. It has a lightweight polycarbonate shell and a patented compression system inside that allows you to pack enough for a three-week trip, according to the brand. The trunk is also 20% off on the brand's website through Memorial Day. Also nice: Away just started selling their most popular suitcases, including The Trunk, on Amazon. One of our favorite weekender bags, this option is similar in style to Paravel's popular canvas bags. NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin loves that it has a separate, zippered shoe compartment she can keep the dirty soles of her running sneakers away from her clothing. It also has several inner pockets to organize your stuff, top handles and a removable shoulder strap. One of our NBC Select Travel Award winners, our testers liked how easy this bag was to maneuver. It has a polycarbonate shell and inner compression panels for maximum packing room. It also has multifunctional spinner wheels, a TSA-approved lock and a laundry bag included for dirty clothes when you travel. Another Travel Award winner, Dagne Dover's Dakota Backpack, is great as a personal item on a flight or for commuting to work. Rebecca Rodriguez, NBC Select editorial projects manager, finds the neoprene material super easy to clean with warm water and soap. The backpack also has padded straps for comfort, a zippered front pocket and an interior laptop sleeve. As the daughter of a pilot, I've been traveling my entire life, which means I've been through my fair share of luggage. This duffel has been a game changer for me. I've used it on weekend trips or as my personal item on a plane, along with my spinner suitcase. The top handles are long enough to throw over your shoulder, but it also comes with a detachable crossbody strap. The main compartment is super roomy and there is a separate compartment for shoes. I also love that the exterior is made from an easy-to-wipe-down nylon. I recently travelled with my 4-year-old and 4-month-old, and this bag fit diapers, tons of snacks, coloring books, bottles and a change of clothes for all of us. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a writer at NBC Select who covers various topics, including home, tech and beauty. I have been covering major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for over a decade.
