Jang Seung-jo recalls seeing singer Wax's massive bank balance at an ATM

During a YouTube appearance on October 30, actor Jang Seung-jo revealed he accidentally glimpsed the enormous bank balance of singer Wax while she withdrew cash at an ATM approximately 20 years ago. The anecdote highlighted the scale of Wax's economic status during her prime as a representative vocalist of the 2000s.

Actor Jang Seung-jo has shared an anecdote in which he accidentally witnessed the massive bank account balance of singer Wax during her prime. The two first met on the musical stage approximately 20 years ago. Jang revealed that while Wax was generously buying meals for her juniors at the time, he was left speechless after seeing the numbers displayed on her bank balance as she withdrew cash from an ATM.

In a YouTube video released on October 30, Jang Seung-jo appeared as a guest on Wax's channel, sharing various episodes stemming from their long-standing friendship. The two first crossed paths through a musical about 20 years ago. Recalling those days, Jang noted that Wax frequently treated her juniors to delicious food.

Recalling a meal shared with Wax, Jang said, "At that time, talk about 'noona's' pay was coming up." He explained that after Wax bought a delicious meal for the first round, the gathering continued into a second round, during which he witnessed an unexpected sight while she was withdrawing money from an ATM.

“Noona bought delicious food for the first round, and we went to a second round. She was trying to withdraw money from the ATM, and I was standing behind her and just saw it—there were so many zeros,” he said. Although he caught a glimpse of the bank balance by chance, he explained it was enough to realize the scale of Wax's economic status at the time.

Listening to the story, Wax could not hide her surprise, asking, “You saw that?” Jang brought laughter to the moment by clarifying, “It’s not that I was looking, but I just saw it.” While he did not intentionally peek, the length of the numbers listed in the balance apparently left a strong impression.

After seeing the balance back then, Jang shared his honest feelings, saying, "I wondered if I could ever be like that." It was a moment where he witnessed the success of a senior colleague working alongside him on stage. In response, Wax calmly acknowledged her glorious past, saying, "That was during my prime."

Jang expressed his respect for Wax by calling her a "living legend." Beyond simply sharing past memories, he acknowledged the musical achievements of a senior singer who has received public love for a long time. Their comfortable conversation suggested a bond that has lasted many years.

Since her debut in 2000, Wax has received great love by releasing numerous hit songs such as "Mother's Diary," "Fixing My Makeup," and "Oppa." In particular, she established herself as one of the representative female vocalists of the 2000s music scene with her popular melodies and soulful voice. The bank balance Jang Seung-jo accidentally witnessed became an unexpected memory recalling the popularity and prime era Wax enjoyed during that time.

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