Byun Jung-soo reveals grand mansion: "The oven alone cost 15 million won"

Model Byun Jung-soo has revealed her meticulously curated home, showcasing her unique lifestyle and spatial philosophy. While the grand scale of the mansion and high-end kitchen equipment drew attention, the story behind them was not merely about "conspicuous consumption," but rather the life aesthetics of someone who has cultivated their taste over many years.

In a video released on the 24th on the YouTube channel "Yano Shiho," Byun appeared to introduce various parts of her home. During the visit, Yano expressed their close friendship, calling Byun a "really close unnie," and poured out continuous admiration for the space she was visiting for the first time in a long while.

Yano toured the living space, noting, "It has been 10 years since I last came to this house," expressing surprise at the sophisticated interior and original spatial composition that has remained timeless.

The kitchen, in particular, garnered significant interest. The space, where Byun's unique sense is fully realized, was designed as a lifestyle hub rather than just a place to cook.

As Yano marveled at the design, saying, "You really have great sense," the production team also focused on the high-end kitchen appliances, such as the oven and hood.

Byun revealed an unexpected story regarding her purchase.

"Don't all women dream of a French kitchen at least once?" she asked, adding, "I saw it in a magazine and wanted it so badly that I saved up money. I even opened a savings account to buy it."

She continued, "But it wasn't the end once I bought the oven. I realized I needed a hood, too. At first, I used it without a hood, but I wanted it so much that I saved up money again to buy it."

It drew attention that she did not simply purchase expensive products on impulse, but instead set goals and prepared over a long period to acquire them.

Byun answered honestly when asked about the costs.

She surprised viewers by stating, "It's expensive," revealing that "the oven alone is 15 million won and the hood is about 13 million won." While the two products combined total nearly 30 million won, for Byun, this was not consumption for show, but an investment to complete a space she had dreamed of for a long time.

The broadcast also showcased various items reflecting Byun's taste beyond the kitchen. She created a unique atmosphere by placing vintage furniture and paintings she personally purchased while traveling abroad throughout the house.

In particular, her method of utilizing objects filled with stories and items that have aged over time, rather than filling the space with brand-new products, aligns with the recent interior trend of "spaces containing an individual's narrative."

Modern residential culture can no longer be explained simply by owning a large and expensive house. Spaces are evolving into cultural expressions where a person's tastes, values, and life experiences are projected. Byun's house serves as a personal archive that shows "what she likes and how she has lived," rather than just its scale or price.

Byun, who was a leading figure in the modeling industry in the 1990s, has consistently communicated with the public by showcasing her sense in fashion, interior design, and lifestyle. This home reveal serves as an opportunity to show the unique taste and dedicated effort hidden behind the glamour.