How to Become a Property Owner in Korea: Insights from Ha Jung-woo's New Drama

Actor Ha Jung-woo revealed he's receiving unwavering support from his girlfriend, Cha Jung-won, with whom he's in a public relationship.

The press conference for tvN's new weekend drama "How to Become a Landlord in South Korea" was held on the 9th at The Link Hotel. The event was attended by host Park Kyung-lim, director Im Pil-seong, and cast members Ha Jung-woo, Im Soo-jung, Kim Joon-han, Jung Soo-jung, and Shim Eun-kyung.

Ha Jung-woo is reportedly dating Cha Jung-won with marriage in mind. As this was his first public appearance since confirming their relationship, there was significant interest in what kind of support or feedback he might have received from his partner.

"She's been very supportive," Ha shared. "Her encouragement hasn't changed just because our relationship is now public. She's always been consistent in her affection and support, so nothing's really different."

The conversation also touched on Ha's recent real estate news. When it was announced that he would be playing a landlord, some joked about the irony of a real-life property owner taking on such a role. With reports surfacing that Ha had put a building up for sale just before the show's premiere, questions arose about whether working on the drama had influenced his decision.

Addressing this, Ha explained, "As you may know, I listed the property due to the weak real estate market. I put it on the market two years ago to cut my losses. It wasn't a decision influenced by my work on this drama."

He added, "Of course, parts of the script resonated with me. I own property myself, and I learned early on that being a landlord doesn't guarantee financial stability. That really hit home. I've made mistakes due to my limited knowledge of real estate and finance, so I deeply connected with the character 'Gisu-jong.'"

Ha then quipped, "Just to be clear, there's nothing wrong with the property I'm selling."

"How to Become a Landlord in South Korea," written by Oh Han-ki and directed by Im Pil-seong, is a suspense drama about a debt-ridden landlord who participates in a fake kidnapping scheme to protect his family and property. The series premieres on the 14th and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 9 p.m. on tvN.

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