Yoon Young-mi Shares New York Studio Living
Broadcaster Yoon Young-mi posted photos on her social media on Feb. 2 showing her sleeping inside a closet at her son’s five-pyeong monthly rental apartment in New York City.
The studio apartment costs 5 million won per month in rent, according to her social media post. Yoon wrote that her makeshift bedroom is inside the closet and added that she is thankful to be small enough to fit.
“I’m glad I’m short. It’s dark and warm,” Yoon wrote. She also wrote that unlike her husband’s prediction that God would prepare a good place, God must be busy. She added that having even a tiny studio apartment makes it wonderful to see her son every day.
Online Reactions Over Rental Costs and Past Spending
The social media post drew sharp backlash from some internet users who pointed to Yoon’s past television remarks about spending 2.6 billion won over 13 years on her two sons’ studies in the United States.
Critics argued that staying in an apartment with a 5-million-won monthly rent while acting as if the space is cramped or difficult creates relative deprivation for the public. Online commenters stated that it is unpleasant to watch someone complain about hardships while paying rent and tuition that average citizens could never afford.
Other users defended Yoon and dismissed the criticism as excessive speculation. Supporters argued that a 5-million-won monthly rent is a realistic market rate given Manhattan’s severe cost of living. They noted that the post was merely a lighthearted daily update about visiting her child in a small space, and that applying harsh standards to label it as poverty cosplay goes too far.
Broadcasting Career Background
Yoon entered the broadcasting industry as an announcer for Chuncheon MBC in 1985 and moved to SBS in 1991. She gained recognition as SBS’s first female professional baseball caster. She has worked as a freelance entertainer across various variety programs since declaring her freelance status in 2010.
Questions About New York Studio Living
How much does the New York studio apartment cost per month?
The studio apartment costs 5 million won per month in rent, according to Yoon Young-mi’s social media post.
How much did Yoon spend on US education previously?
Yoon previously stated on a broadcast that she spent 2.6 billion won over 13 years on her two sons’ studies in the United States.
When did Yoon Young-mi begin her broadcasting career?
Yoon entered the broadcasting industry in 1985 as an announcer for Chuncheon MBC.
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