Se-ri Pak shows off luxury townhouse and grand housewarming

Golf legend Se-ri Pak is once again showcasing a lifestyle worthy of her 'Rich Unnie' nickname, revealing her new townhouse, a massive housewarming party for her staff, and a spectacular fireworks display enjoyed from a skyscraper. Rather than simply showing off a glamorous home, she drew attention to her signature generous lifestyle by hosting a special event for the employees who have worked with her for many years.

At the end of episode 416 of the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation variety program 'The Manager,' which aired on September 19, a preview video was released teasing Pak's next appearance. Although it was a short teaser, it piqued viewers' curiosity by capturing everything from her new residence to a large-scale housewarming with her staff and a fireworks festival set against the backdrop of the Seoul nightscape.

In the video, Pak appeared in an unfamiliar, upgraded space. She introduced her new home directly, saying, "I recently moved to a townhouse." The newly revealed residence boasted significant scale from the very first impression.

In addition to a spacious living room with marble flooring, various spaces such as a private movie theater, a second-floor terrace, and a pergola caught the eye. In particular, the terrace, which seemed to expand the boundary between indoor and outdoor spaces, showed structural characteristics different from typical residential spaces.

The MCs could not hide their astonishment. Reactions such as "It looks like a house in the US," "The terrace is so proper," and "I'm so envious" followed. It was a moment that hinted at Pak's new daily life, as the home was a lifestyle-oriented house designed for rest, hobbies, and socializing.

However, Pak did not stop at enjoying the new house alone. Immediately after moving, she started another busy day by inviting her employees to a housewarming party. After a brief moment of resting inside the house, she ordered as many as 8 boxes of fruit and prepared extra-large ice for the large-scale home party.

The scale of the food was also extraordinary, true to Pak's style. After gathering all her employees, she made bold choices starting from the appetizer menu. When a giant braised short rib dish appeared, Lee Young Ja expressed her surprise, saying, "In terms of quantity, this is worth 5 million won." With the addition of premium Hanwoo beef, a bountiful table was set that was more akin to a large-scale company dinner than a simple housewarming.

The way Pak treats her employees extends beyond food. After finishing the grand housewarming, she dressed up and went out with her staff. Their destination held another unexpected event: a fireworks festival enjoyed from a high-rise building.

Pak watched the Seoul nightscape and fireworks from a height of 63 floors with her employees. Unlike a typical fireworks festival enjoyed by looking up at the sky from the ground, it was a unique experience to watch the fireworks alongside the city scenery unfolding below.

The cast of 'The Manager' expressed continuous admiration, saying, "We have never looked down on fireworks before" and "This is like a painting." They noted that the scene, where the fireworks decorate the night sky as the city lights overlap, created a landscape reminiscent of large-scale media art.

The reason Pak's recent daily life is drawing attention is not simply about the luxury of her home. It is because one can glimpse her character and organizational culture in the way she invites long-time employees to her new home and personally prepares everything from the menu to the outing schedule.

Pak is a figure who left an unrivaled mark in South Korean golf history. By winning the U.S. Women's Open in 1998 with a barefoot fighting spirit, she left a powerful message to South Korean society immediately after the IMF financial crisis. She subsequently led the global competitiveness of South Korean women's golf by achieving 25 career wins on the LPGA Tour. Her success is evaluated as the starting point of the so-called 'Pak Se-ri Kids' phenomenon, which influenced junior players such as Inbee Park, Jiyai Shin, and So Yeon Ryu to advance to the world stage.

Since her retirement, she has expanded her career into broadcasting, business, and sports-related activities. In variety programs, she continues to maintain public recognition by showing an easygoing and bold personality, a departure from the charisma she displayed during her athlete days. 'The Manager' has become a key platform for highlighting the natural, everyday life of Pak.

This transition is evident in the preview. Moving away from the strict self-management and competition of her professional athlete days, she is now focusing on sharing her achievements and enjoying beautiful scenery with the people around her in the space she has built.

The housewarming and fireworks display with her staff suggest that Pak's way of handling success is less about consumption and more about sharing the fruits of her labor with those close to her. While one cannot judge her entire organizational culture from a single broadcast preview, the episode emphasizes how she treats her employees as companions rather than just business associates.

From the spacious living room and private theater to the 8 boxes of fruit and the view from the 63rd floor, Pak's daily life serves as more than just a glimpse into a successful athlete's home; it shows how her lifelong achievements have evolved into a lifestyle of sharing and connection.