Singer Jang Yun-jeong and broadcaster Do Gyeong-wan drew public attention to their Han River-view penthouse after footage of the couple reacting in surprise to a monthly maintenance bill of 1.5 million won ($1,130) was made public.
The couple's home is Arper Hangang, located in Seobinggo-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The two reportedly purchased a penthouse unit there in 2024, paying the full price in cash.
The unit they chose is a duplex penthouse with an exclusive use area of 274 square meters. The pre-sale price at the time was approximately 12 billion won.
Arper Hangang is a luxury residential complex designed by Yoo Hyun-jun, a professor of architecture at Hongik University. The building comprises 26 units across five below-ground floors and 10 above-ground floors.
The complex sits within view of the Han River and is close to Yongsan Park. Residents reportedly receive lifestyle services including limousine transport and housekeeping.
However, the specific line items included in the 1.5 million won maintenance bill shown on the broadcast were not detailed in available reports.
In the same year the couple purchased the Arper Hangang unit, they also sold their previous home at Nine One Hannam.
They had jointly purchased a 244-square-meter apartment there in 2021 for approximately 5 billion won and sold it in 2024 for approximately 12 billion won. The simple difference between the purchase and sale prices amounts to roughly 7 billion won.
Arper Hangang has gained a reputation as a favored address among celebrities. Actors Gong Yoo and Han Hyo-joo, along with BTS member J-Hope, are among those reported to have bought units there, earning the complex the nickname "celebrity apartment."
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