Lee Joo-seung Reveals New Home—Bank Account Becomes 'Empty' Due to Gifts from Jun Hyun-moo and Kian84

Actor Lee Joo-seung has revealed a new nest where he will unfold his new dream as 'Director Lee.' Having made the bold decision to move by taking out a jeonse loan for more than 70% of the cost, he announced a new start in a spacious new home featuring three rooms and two bathrooms. Although his bank account has effectively become an 'empty account,' a smile never left his face as he received generous gifts from colleagues and congratulations from his 13-year close friend Chun Woo-hee. Lee Joo-seung's ambitious plans to expand his field of activity beyond acting to become a writer and director also drew viewers' attention.

In the MBC variety program 'I Live Alone' broadcast on the 9th, Lee Joo-seung's new home and the scene of his first housewarming party after moving were revealed. This broadcast recorded a nationwide viewership rating of 5.0%. Lee Joo-seung, who has recently been challenging the directing field under the name 'Director Lee,' stated that he moved to a larger house because he needed a space where he could focus on his work. When the new home, which includes a living room, kitchen, bedrooms, a dressing room, and a private studio, was revealed, the Rainbow members could not hide their surprise.

Lee Joo-seung explained the reason for the move, saying, "Because I want to make writing my main profession now." This was an expression of his intention to focus more on creative activities beyond simply improving his living environment. While his responsibilities grew as much as the expanded space, his satisfaction with the new nest was extraordinary. He shared the excitement of his first day moving, saying, "Since it's my first time having such a large house, it was so good that I felt it was a waste to sleep."

Of course, the process of preparing the new home was not entirely smooth. Lee Joo-seung confessed that he moved excessively, taking out a jeonse loan for more than 70%. As he took on a significant burden to expand his living space, his bank account became an 'empty account,' but thanks to the help of people around him, he was able to fill the new house. He revealed that he received a clothes dryer from actor Gu Seong Hwan and a speaker from Kian84. Jun Hyun-moo also supported Lee Joo-seung's new start by sending a washing machine and a dryer.

In particular, the behind-the-scenes story of Jun Hyun-moo's gift provided laughter. Jun Hyun-moo explained, "When I saw the product link Joo-seung sent at first, he sent a link for a very cheap product. So I sent a product from a major domestic corporation." The contrast between Lee Joo-seung, who was considering practical gifts, and Jun Hyun-moo's choice to send a better product added unexpected fun. In a situation where expenditures increased due to the jeonse loan, the colleagues' gifts served as meaningful support that helped ease the economic burden while helping to complete the new home together.

The main guests of the first housewarming party were Lee Joo-seung and actress Chun Woo-hee, who has maintained a friendship with him for 13 years. Lee Joo-seung carefully prepared housewarming food for his long-time friend, and Chun Woo-hee conveyed her congratulations by gifting a drawing she drew herself. Based on their long-standing intimacy, the two enjoyed the housewarming in a comfortable atmosphere. Instead of a flashy party, the sight of simple food and sincerity being exchanged reflected the special relationship between the two.

The housewarming also brought laughter during the process of decorating the kitchen. At Lee Joo-seung's request, Chun Woo-hee helped with the task of applying adhesive sheets to the kitchen tiles. Laughter was drawn as Chun Woo-hee, who measured the angles and applied the sheets meticulously, contrasted with Lee Joo-seung, who made errors even while using a ruler, causing the two to bicker. As if it were a scene from a drama, Kian84 issued a 'heart-fluttering warning' as if sensing the excitement, and drew laughter by watching the scene with the eyes of so-called 'Daegam84.'

Lee Joo-seung also expressed his ambition to make the new house not just a living space, but a starting point for creation. He shared his future plans, saying, "I want to receive new inspiration in this new space and present wonderful works." Chun Woo-hee also congratulated her friend's new start, cheering, "You succeeded! Congratulations! You will do even better in this house!" With the gifts from colleagues and the congratulations from a long-time friend, the housewarming concluded as a place for Lee Joo-seung to pledge his new challenge.

What caught the eye in this reveal of the new home was not just the scale of the expanded house. This is because Lee Joo-seung's transformation—securing a workspace even while enduring a jeonse loan and expanding his territory beyond acting to become a writer and director—was revealed together. Although the economic burden has increased, his will toward creation has become just as clear. Attention is focused on what kind of works Lee Joo-seung, who has been revealing his daily life through 'I Live Alone,' will present from his new nest.

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