Seventeen’s Hoshi becomes youngest owner of high-end property in Gangnam

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Seventeen’s Hoshi has found a new home, and he bought it entirely in cash!

The member of the world-renowned K-pop group Seventeen has made a real estate move that has everyone talking. The 27-year-old idol recently bought a luxury apartment in Seoul’s upscale Gangnam district for $3.7 million (5.086 billion won) – in cash. Yes, as told by the Korean media, no mortgage, just straight-up cash.

Young and rich Hoshi’s new pad is in the fancy Brighten N40 complex in Nonhyeon, Gangnam. For the unfamiliar, the place is no joke, as according to the reports, it has 148 units spread across five buildings, with apartments ranging from 84 square meters to sprawling 248-square-meter penthouses. Hoshi bought a 149-square-meter unit.

This high-end residential area is known for its modern architecture, top-tier amenities and prime location in one of the most sought-after districts in South Korea.

According to the Supreme Court registry, as told by Korean media reports, Hoshi completed the purchase in April and finalized the registration last July 2023, making him the youngest owner among those who bought directly from the developer, Brighten N40.

[INFO] #HOSHI is reportedly the youngest owner of a house in the Brighton N40, a luxury home in Gangnam, Seoul, and have bought it for about 5.1 Billion KRW (approx. 3.7M USD) entirely in cash at the age of 27.

Rough translation of an article by Top Star News:

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This acquisition places the Korean idol in elite company, as other high-profile residents of Brighten N40 include South Korea’s top celebrities such as Yoo Jae Suk, who bought his unit for 8.7 billion won (approximately $6.3 million USD) last September, as well as INFINITE’s L, and actresses Oh Yeon Seo and Han Hyo Joo.

While making waves in real estate, Hoshi and his 13-member group, Seventeen, continue to dominate the music scene. They recently released their career-spanning greatest hits album, “17 Is Right Here,” which has been well-received by fans worldwide.

Additionally, Seventeen is gearing up for a US tour scheduled for the fall, eagerly anticipating reconnecting with their American supporters. This tour follows their successful “Be The Sun” tour in 2022.

Here’s to Hoshi, living his best life and reminding us all that with a little bit of hard work and smart planning, we can all find our own “Home” sweet home!