Won Bin is making waves not just for his surprise industry comeback but for his massive real estate gains during his decade-long hiatus.
The legendary actor vanished from the spotlight after 2010’s The Man From Nowhere. Since then, Won Bin and his wife, Lee Na Young, have quietly built a real estate empire.
Reports reveal their Cheongdam-dong building ballooned from ₩14.5 billion KRW ($10.6 million USD) to ₩43.2 billion KRW ($31.7 million USD) in just seven years — a ₩28.7 billion KRW ($21.0 million USD) increase.
Won Bin’s property portfolio also includes a Samseong-dong building valued at ₩6.90 billion KRW ($5.06 million USD), and a Seongsu-dong property worth ₩9.50 billion KRW ($6.96 million USD).
This massive appreciation puts Won Bin among Korea’s top celebrity real estate owners.
Despite a 28-year career, Won Bin has only 14 acting credits — six films and eight dramas. His long silence ended recently with a shocking return to acting, catching fans off guard.
“Korea’s Most Famous Actor Makes A Surprise Return At 47 Years Old—Sparks Huge Reactions” — Koreaboo
Won Bin’s comeback is already stirring discussion — but his real estate wins during downtime might be the bigger story.
