Jo Hye-ryun jokes about Kim Su-yong's 100 million won profit from 44.9 billion won in stock trades

Broadcaster Jo Hye-ryun delivered a blunt joke toward comedian Kim Su-yong, who was reported to have earned 100 million won through approximately 44.9 billion won in stock transactions. Commenting on the fact that his profits were only 100 million won despite buying and selling tens of billions of won worth of stocks, she remarked, "It would be better to just work part-time at a kimbap shop." Her remarks, which criticized the risks of short-term trading and the time and effort required for such investments, drew laughter from the set.

Jo Hye-ryun appeared on the web variety show "Underwater Concert," released on the YouTube channel "Money in the Trap" on the 20th, where she shared stock investment experiences with host Seo Dong-ju. While reflecting on the trial and error she experienced during her own investment process, she also expressed honest thoughts regarding the dangers of short-term trading—repeatedly buying and selling stocks to generate quick profits.

The first thing Jo Hye-ryun cautioned against was investing in stocks using loans. "The most dangerous thing is investing in stocks using loans. It is right to say you should do it with spare cash," she emphasized. Her point was that entering investments with debt based solely on the expectation that stock prices will rise can increase risk. She also expressed caution against excessive investment, noting that even blue-chip stocks are not guaranteed to rise in price.

The conversation moved to short-term trading, commonly referred to as "dan-ta" among investors. During this discussion, Jo Hye-ryun brought up Kim Su-yong's case of stock trading. It was previously reported that Kim Su-yong had conducted a total of 44.9 billion won in transactions through a stock trading system over approximately six years. While the scale of the transactions represents significant investment activity, Jo Hye-ryun focused on the actual profit earned.

“Looking at recent news, I heard Kim Su-yong earned 100 million won after trading tens of billions of won,” Jo said. She added, “He did a lot of short-term trading, repeating pluses and minuses, and then earned 100 million won. It would be better to just work part-time at a kimbap shop.” She wittily pointed out that the profit was not large compared to the effort of monitoring stock prices and repeatedly buying and selling large sums of money.

In response, Seo Dong-ju evaluated Kim Su-yong's investment results from a different perspective. “If you do short-term trading like that, you usually lose. If he earned 100 million won, he is a skilled investor,” she reacted. Her meaning was that since it is not easy to consistently generate profits through short-term trading, the fact that he avoided losses and left a profit in itself is impressive. While Jo Hye-ryun focused on the effort and efficiency invested, Seo Dong-ju placed weight on the result of having secured a profit.

However, Jo Hye-ryun's jokes did not end there. She added more laughter by mentioning the possibility that Kim Su-yong might have lost money elsewhere, saying, "He probably lost it somewhere else. His dark circles have come down." Rather than a statement confirming his actual total investment profit or loss, it was a joke reflecting on Kim Su-yong's grueling short-term trading, showcasing a candid rapport between the two.

Jo Hye-ryun also revealed her own investment experiences. Reflecting on a time she engaged in additional buying after seeing stock prices rise, she advised caution against the attitude of making excessive purchases based solely on the expectation that an upward trend will continue. She noted that while it is easy to become impatient to avoid missing out on larger profits when prices are rising, one must keep in mind that market trends can change at any time.

The laughter in this conversation was driven by the contrast between the 44.9 billion won transaction volume and the 100 million won profit. However, the transaction volume refers to the cumulative amount of stocks bought and sold, not the investor's actual net assets or final profit after deducting losses. This is why investment performance cannot be determined by transaction volume alone. Jo Hye-ryun's joke prompted reflection on the time and effort poured into short-term trading, while Seo Dong-ju's reaction pointed to the reality that generating profit in that process is not easy.

Ultimately, the message conveyed by Jo Hye-ryun aligns with the idea that in stock investing, it is more important to approach cautiously within a manageable range rather than simply buying and selling quickly. Her remarks, which cautioned against loan-based investing and excessive buying during bull markets, left something for investors to reflect upon amidst the laughter.

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