Jang Wonyoung, a member of the girl group IVE, is drawing attention after it was confirmed that she purchased a 244㎡ house dedicated to the luxury villa “Lucid House” at 13.7 billion won in UN Village in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
According to the Supreme Court’s registration office on Wednesday, Wonyoung purchased a 244-square-meter house for 13.7 billion won in March this year and completed her ownership registration at the end of October. The transaction is presumed to be in full cash as no collateral security right has been established in the register. The seller is said to be Lee Ji-yong, former CEO of Daelim Trading Co., the second generation of the DL group.
An official from Starship Entertainment, Jang Wonyoung’s agency, told Expots News, “It is difficult to confirm because it is a personal matter,” but added, “I understand that the family is going to live together.”
In fact, Lucid House is a small elite complex with two buildings and a total of 15 households, with a view of the Han River and Namsan Mountain, and a 24-hour security system and an elevator dedicated to each generation, making it highly scarce among consumers who value privacy.
The villa is also famous for its history of living in the entertainment industry. actress Kim Tae-hee bought a 244-square-meter house for 4.35 billion won in 2012 and sold it for 6.4 billion won in 2018, earning a profit of about 2 billion won.
Jang Wonyoung, a member of the Korean K-pop girl group IVE, was born in 2004 and debuted as a girl group IZ*ONE in 2018, topping Produce 48 in 2018. Since then, she has made her debut as Ibro in 2021 and released hits such as “Love Dive,” “After Like,” and “attitude.”
Her relationship with the entertainment industry begins at a rather accidental moment. Jang started her career as a trainee after being cast on the street after attending her sister’s middle school graduation ceremony.
She started with his debut album “ELEVEN” and became one of the representative girl groups of the fourth generation, showing a fast growth curve within a short period of time. Jang Wonyoung played a central role in the team’s popularity and musical color formation, taking on vocal and performance roles within IVE.
According to her profile, her height, appearance, and presence on stage were the main topics of conversation among fans. Her long limbs, clear features, and smooth dance line made headlines through stage videos and SNS, and her strong impact on her performance was evaluated as a factor that heightened the mood of the team.
As such, Jang Wonyoung has steadily expanded her capabilities from the moment she was cast as a trainee to the present through IZ*ONE and IVE. At the same time, she is attracting attention for her on-stage performances and visuals, expanding her scope to music production and global activities, building her own presence in the flow of the K-pop female idol generation. Attention is focusing on what kind of music and performances she will move on to the next stage in the future.
