Sayuri Shares Struggles with Financial Hardship on 'Dongchimi'

On February 15, during the broadcast of MBN's 속풀이쇼 동치미 (Dongchimi), Sayuri opened up about her financial struggles, revealing that she contemplated selling her son Zen's first birthday ring due to money issues.

In a related discussion, Kim Seung-hyun shared a humorous anecdote about his daughter asking for a car after getting a job, despite not having a driver's license. He jokingly told her he would buy her a car once she obtained her license, and to his surprise, she did just that. He also mentioned that his daughter's boyfriend, who owned a car, often drove her around, leading to a light-hearted moment where he referred to the boyfriend as her chauffeur.

Sayuri reflected on her past, stating, "When I didn't have a baby, I had plenty of money. As a celebrity, I used to take taxis everywhere. But now, taxi fares feel like the most precious money in the world." She recounted a time when she lent a friend 1 million won and considered asking for repayment, even joking about visiting her friend soon.

She revealed that there was a period when her monthly income was only 1.5 million won, and as a foreigner, she faced difficulties in obtaining loans. Sayuri even borrowed 500,000 won from her manager to cover expenses, including paying her housekeeper.

In a moment of desperation, she remembered the birthday ring and a gold crown she had previously removed at the dentist. With only 150,000 won left a week before payday, she took the ring to the subway, feeling disheartened and wishing for a financial breakthrough. Just then, she received a payment for a rebroadcast, which she described as a sign of divine intervention.

Ultimately, she decided against selling the ring and instead used the money to buy clothes for her son and some beef, leading her to feel a sense of gratitude. Sayuri concluded by stating, "I never believed celebrities could struggle financially, but it’s a reality that we can have money one moment and be broke the next."