Yoon Jung-soo Opens Up About His Past Bankruptcy on 'Home for Rent'

In a recent episode of MBC's 'Home for Rent' (구해줘! 홈즈), comedian Yoon Jung-soo candidly shared the hardships he faced during his bankruptcy, revealing the grim realities of his life at that time. On July 10, Yoon revisited his former apartment in Cheongdam-dong after more than a decade. This was the same property he had purchased with a loan, which eventually went into auction due to his financial struggles stemming from a loan guarantee. He disclosed, "At that time, I had a loan of 1 billion won. I worked hard to reduce it to 700 million won, but suddenly it ballooned back to 1.2 billion won," expressing the pain he had kept hidden.

Yoon recounted how he struggled to pay utility bills, leading to a situation where both water and electricity were cut off. "While tap water was unavailable, drinking water was still accessible, so I used that to do laundry. I couldn't afford to send my clothes to a laundromat, and it took me four hours just to wash them," he reminisced. Ultimately, his home was completely seized, with the front door locked with a chain, leaving him unable to enter.

During this challenging period, even his broadcasting fees were seized, making it difficult for him to make ends meet. Yoon revealed, "At that time, the monthly interest alone was 9 million won. Even after losing my home, the debt remained, and I realized that debt was scarier than losing a house." He expressed gratitude for having gone through that experience, stating, "Because of that experience, I now live with appreciation."

Upon hearing his story, fellow cast member Jo Hye-ryun was moved to tears, saying, "I had no idea you had worked so hard," while Kim Sook added, "It breaks my heart to see it as if it were someone else's home." Yoon concluded with a heartfelt message of support for those currently struggling, saying, "I hope that anyone suffering for any reason can overcome their pain."

In other news, Yoon Jung-soo is set to marry a Pilates instructor who is ten years his junior later this year, marking a new chapter in his life after overcoming past hardships.