Volleyball star Kim Yo Han reveals how he became a building owner through strict saving

Former national volleyball player Kim Yo Han will reveal how he became a building owner by steadily saving the income he earned during his professional career. Rather than sharing flashy investment success stories, he emphasized the importance of disciplined saving, stating he has no interest in aggressive business ventures after witnessing many peers fail in entrepreneurship.

Kim will appear on the KBS 2TV variety program 'Boss in the Mirror' airing on the 23rd.

During the broadcast, Kim will share the process of building his financial foundation, noting, "I became the 'Salary King' in my third professional year." He emphasized that his ability to purchase a building came solely from his commitment to saving, stating, "I saved the money I earned during my active years bit by bit."

While many entertainment and sports stars pursue diverse investment methods such as stocks, cryptocurrency, real estate, or new businesses, Kim's approach is notably conservative. Instead of chasing high returns, he follows a traditional method of controlling consumption and accumulating assets as income is generated.

He expressed particular caution regarding entrepreneurship. "I have seen so many seniors fail while running businesses that I have absolutely no intention of starting one," Kim said.

While it is common for retired sports stars to enter industries like food service or distribution, Kim has treated the failures of those around him as lessons in risk management. Rather than entering new fields based on impulse, he has chosen to stably manage the assets he has already secured.

His remarks drew a startled reaction from Yang Joon-hyuk, sparking laughter. Kim's comment felt like a pointed critique of senior entrepreneurs toward Yang, who is currently dreaming of becoming a "Guryongpo Business Genius" following his previous success.

Jun Hyun-moo expressed empathy with Kim's investment philosophy, stating, "I also dislike 'high risk, high return.' I am strictly 'low risk, low return.'"

The studio erupted in laughter when Kim Sook quipped, "Isn't it because Jun Hyun-moo is too cautious that he doesn't get married or buy a building?"

The broadcast will also reveal Yang Joon-hyuk's massive new business plans.

Yang announced he has secured space for three floors—covering approximately 1,500 pyeong—in a 45-story building currently being constructed in Yeongil-dae, Pohang. When Jun Hyun-moo asked what he planned to do with such a massive space, Yang replied that he is still in the planning stages and has yet to decide on a specific business item.

Given the scale of the project, Yang will conduct extensive market research. The episode will show him and Kim touring various facilities, ranging from traditional saunas to modern premium jjimjilbangs, to study different operating models.

While Yang's past business moves were often perceived as impulsive, he appears to be taking a more analytical approach this time. Park Myung-soo remarked, "So all that studying of business items was just a build-up," while Kim Sook noted, "He used to just dive in blindly, but seeing him doing prior research, he has changed."" , "

The contrasting financial strategies of Kim Yo Han and Yang Joon-hyuk provide an interesting comparison. While Kim opted for 'savings-based asset management' to convert income into property, Yang is pursuing a strategy of active expansion by leveraging his personal brand and regional recognition.

Ultimately, their stories demonstrate that there is no single correct way for retired sports stars to manage wealth. The key lies in choosing a method that aligns with one's own experience and risk tolerance rather than simply chasing high returns.

Viewers can catch Kim Yo Han's story of becoming a building owner through savings and Yang Joon-hyuk's 1,500-pyeong business challenge on KBS 2TV's 'Boss in the Mirror' on the 23rd.