Han River Fireworks View
Comedian Kim Ji-min Shares Stunning Han River Fireworks View From Newlywed Home
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Kim Ji-min said, “Do they really treat the eve ceremony like the main ceremony?” and praised the “Hanwha scale” in her social-media post.
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The fireworks shown were from a pre-event held on Oct. 4 around Yeouido and Ichon Hangang parks, ahead of the Seoul World Fireworks Festival scheduled for the following day around Yeouido Hangang Park.
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Reports estimated the apartment’s purchase price at roughly 5.0 billion to 5.4 billion won, in addition to the reported 2.6 billion-won jeonse deposit.
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The couple reportedly underwent in vitro fertilization treatment while trying to have a child before announcing the pregnancy.
Comedian Kim Ji-min shared a video this week showing fireworks lighting up the Han River from her newlywed apartment in Seoul. The view was so good, she joked that the festival's preview event looked better than the main celebration. Sports Chosun reported that the couple's 203-square-meter home in Ichon-dong offers an unobstructed sight line to the fireworks, letting them watch from their living room while thousands crowded nearby parks.
Kim Ji-min and her husband Kim Jun-ho, both comedians, married last year after three years of dating. The couple recently announced they are expecting a baby boy. Sports Chosun reported that their apartment sits under a jeonse lease—a Korean rental system where tenants pay a large deposit instead of monthly rent—with a reported deposit of 2.6 billion won.
A Luxury View on a Tight Lease
The Ichon-dong apartment offers more than just fireworks views. Sports Chosun estimated the residence has a purchase price between 5.0 and 5.4 billion won—roughly $3.8 to $4.1 million USD. The 77-pyeong unit (roughly 255 square meters) sits near Yeouido Hangang Park, one of Seoul's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Rather than buying outright, the couple uses a jeonse lease, a common practice in Seoul. They split the 2.6-billion-won deposit, meaning each paid about 1.3 billion won upfront. This allows them to live in a premium location without purchasing, and they'll get the full deposit back when the lease ends.
Fireworks Preview Steals the Main Event's Thunder
The video Kim Ji-min posted showed fireworks from October 4—the eve of the Seoul World Fireworks Festival. She captioned it with a laugh: "Do they really treat the eve ceremony like the main ceremony?" She praised the "Hanwha scale," referencing the event's sponsor. The pre-event covered areas around Yeouido and Ichon Hangang parks, drawing large crowds.
The main festival took place the next day, also around Yeouido Hangang Park. But from the couple's apartment perch, the preview show looked so spectacular that Kim questioned whether the main event could top it. Her post highlighted how the right location turns public events into private experiences.
From Fertility Struggles to Pregnancy Announcement
The couple's journey to parenthood required medical help. Sports Chosun reported that Kim Ji-min and Kim Jun-ho underwent in vitro fertilization treatment while trying to conceive. The treatment worked, and they recently announced the pregnancy publicly.
The baby is expected to arrive next February. The couple will welcome their son into the Ichon-dong apartment with its Han River views—a premium setting for starting their new chapter as parents. Their openness about fertility treatment reflects a growing trend of South Korean celebrities discussing the challenges of conception.
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