Im Hyun-sik, 81, reveals 10 million won monthly tree maintenance costs as he plans asset distribution

81-year-old actor Im Hyun-sik has opened up about his concerns regarding asset management in his later years, disclosing unexpected high expenditures. His confession that maintaining the trees at his home has once cost as much as 10 million won in a single month goes beyond mere "celebrity spending," touching on the realistic challenges of asset management and inheritance in an aging society.

On the 23rd, Im shared updates on his health in a video posted to Park Won Sook's YouTube channel. During the visit to Im's home in Songchu to check on his well-being, Im lightened the mood with his signature wit, mentioning he had recently undergone surgery to remove a polyp.

However, the conversation soon shifted from health to finances. "As with all elderly people, I realized I really need to stay focused on managing my money," Im confessed. "I need to settle things with my children; I think a process like that is necessary." This suggests that for him, the priority has shifted from how much wealth he possesses to how he will manage it and eventually pass it on to his children.

In particular, Im expressed the need to "organize the traffic" regarding his assets. While he originally thought, "I should live by spending everything I have," he now feels the need to hold family meetings to tell his children, "You handle the management yourselves," adding, "I will make a decision this time."

The motivation behind this shift lies in maintenance costs that are higher than expected. "At times, I have spent 10 million won in a month just because of the trees at my house," Im said, noting, "It's not as if that money is coming from any sort of income." This highlights how the value of an asset and its cash flow do not always align, as assets like real estate or a garden can become an economic burden due to continuous upkeep costs.

Im's confession is drawing attention because he is a veteran actor well-known to the public. Since his debut in 1969, he has worked across numerous dramas, films, and variety shows. Now in his 80s, he is facing the practical reality of how to manage his remaining life rather than how much he has earned.

Ultimately, the core of his remarks is not just the 10 million won figure. It is the realization that managing wealth, dividing roles with children, and handling inheritance and gifting are unavoidable tasks of aging. Beyond the glamorous life of an entertainer, Im's reflections pose realistic questions not only for wealthy seniors but for any family contemplating how to pass wealth down to the next generation.