Lee Hae-in, the entertainer known for her appearance on the variety show "Roller Coaster Girl," has opened up about her experiences after becoming the owner of a building worth 4 billion won, sharing candid thoughts on both the triumph and anxiety that came with the purchase.

On February 11, Lee posted a short video to her Instagram account, writing, “The reality of a 4-billion-won building: a 3.2-billion-won loan. My hands were shaking the day I signed the contract. Every night, I’ve been calculating the interest and unable to sleep!! Even so, I intend to trust my decision. 3.2 billion won is my life’s investment. Please support this ‘livelihood landlord’—I’ll be sharing my progress along the way.”

In the video, Lee directly addressed some of the harsh realities behind her headline-grabbing purchase. “People are envious when they hear I bought a building worth 4 billion won. But, to be honest, 3.2 billion of that is a loan,” she admitted.

Lee continued, “Frankly, I’m scared too. My hands trembled when I signed the contract for the first time, and I couldn’t sleep at night. I worried about whether I could handle it, staying up all night calculating the interest. Although I was tempted to walk away, I didn’t run. I see the 3.2-billion-won debt as part of my life and my investment.”

She added, “By persevering, I intend to build an even bigger future for myself,” stating her hopes for the journey ahead.

Lee Hae-in began her career as a model in 2005 and has appeared in numerous dramas and variety shows, also working as a singer. Following a reduction in her television activities, Lee gained notable popularity on YouTube with piano performances wearing revealing outfits—a move that sparked both widespread interest and misunderstandings. After her purchase, rumors circulated suggesting, “She became a landlord by playing piano in lingerie.” 

Addressing these misconceptions directly, Lee stated, “I have never made money from my YouTube piano videos. Due to copyright restrictions, there was no profit; real estate is what saved me.”

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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