Comedian Hwang Hyun-hee Addresses Rumors of His 10 Billion Won Wealth on Radio Star
On January 9, 2025, comedian Hwang Hyun-hee made a rare media appearance on MBC's entertainment show Radio Star (라디오스타), where he addressed claims that he is a billionaire with assets worth over 10 billion won. During the New Year special, which also featured actress Jin Seo-yeon, monk Seong-jin, and Father Ha Sung-yong, Hwang humorously remarked, 'I mentioned a three-digit figure on another show, and suddenly I became a 10 billion won asset holder. I'm just a comedian whose time has passed.'
When fellow cast member Yoo Se-yoon teased him about how he introduces himself, Hwang replied, 'I just want to convey that the economy isn't as tough as people think. I hope you can let go of your biases about me.'
Kim Gu-ra directly asked Hwang if he believes he is the best among the 19th generation of comedians from the show Gag Concert (개그 콘서트). Hwang confidently stated, 'I think I'm the best, even compared to those before and after me. I've seen products that are better than what Jang Dong-min developed, and I've heard that someone else replaced Yoo Sang-min on home shopping.'
Regarding the rumors of his wealth, Hwang commented, 'To be labeled as a 10 billion won asset holder is surprising. My salary as a comedian generates income without me doing anything.'
Curious about his investment success, Hwang shared that after being eliminated from Gag Concert in 2014, he realized he couldn't own his work and decided to focus on owning tangible assets. He began studying investments and, after two years of graduate school without investing, he made his first investment in real estate, purchasing apartments in Yongsan, Seongdong, and Yeongdeungpo districts.
He noted that in 2016, there were bestselling books claiming 'Real Estate is Over,' but he found opportunities in the market. By early 2017, while there was low demand for buying, rental demand was high. After the real estate market declined from 2009 to 2014, he shifted his own home to a rental, built up his investment funds, and engaged in gap investments and redevelopment projects. 'I invested for three months and then stopped,' he said, adding that the market began to rise again in early 2021, surprising everyone with his insights.
