The property had become popular after its episode “I Live Alone”.
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Actor Yoo Ah inside he reportedly had to sell his residence in Itaewon for much less than its original value. The actor is currently on trial – and has been for years – for habitual drug use.
A report from We are Hankook claims that Yoo (whose real name is Uhm Hong Sik) sold his luxury property after it had been listed for sale for three years.
Originally priced at ₩8.00 billion KRW (approximately $5.73 million USD), the house sold for ₩6.30 billion KRW (approximately $4.51 million USD) in October, marking a steep discount of ₩1.70 billion KRW (about 1.22 million USD).
The residence gained widespread attention in 2020 when it appeared on the popular MBC show I live alone. Soon after, Yoo moved to Hannam-dong. The Itaewon property was put on the market in the wake of allegations of habitual drug use, which has since turned into a full-blown court case. Experts speculate that the reduced price reflects a rush to sell amid his ongoing legal problems.
Compounding the situation, the building was reportedly sold with compliance issues. Records show that Yoo had illegally added 10.8 square meters to the ground floor in 2017, leading to a citation from local authorities.
In a recent trial, Yoo was sentenced to one year in prison for habitual drug use and illegal drug purchase. However, he was acquitted of some charges, including evidence tampering charges, due to lack of evidence.
Yoo’s legal team appealed for leniency, citing his father’s death and the actor’s deep sense of guilt. The next hearing is scheduled for the end of the month.
