Comedian Lee Guk-joo's Japan Rent Revealed

Lee Gook-joo has found a house in Tokyo, Japan, with a monthly rent of 1.3 million won. Appearing on the SBS entertainment show 'My Little Old Boy,' Lee Gook-joo invited actors Choi Jin-hyuk and Yoon Hyun-min to her Japanese apartment. Lee Gook-joo revealed, "The monthly rent is about 1.3 million won," and introduced the cozy layout of her home. When Choi Jin-hyuk asked if there was no sofa, Lee Gook-joo replied, "​I only sleep on the sofa without a bed," surprising everyone. Yoon Hyun-min was also seen stumbling due to the cramped space.

Regarding her reason for living in Japan while having a large house in Seoul, Lee Gook-joo honestly confessed, "Last year was a slow season for work, and I was going through a difficult time emotionally." She added, "​I thought, 'What am I doing just sitting around?' so I decided to come to Japan to rest and also film some content." When Choi Jin-hyuk asked if she could speak English, Lee Gook-joo responded, "​I can't even speak Japanese," eliciting laughter.

Afterward, Lee Gook-joo showed various parts of her home, including the small kitchen, a pantry full of belongings, and a bathroom with a mini bathtub. She particularly mentioned the sink was so narrow that it could barely fit a single bowl of soup, confessing, "​It was so narrow that I even cried once."

Lee Gook-joo also addressed rumors of her immigrating to Japan on the MBC entertainment show 'Radio Star,' explaining, "My work in Korea decreased significantly, and all my regular programs ended. Rather than just waiting, I decided to find a place in Japan to film content." She stated, "​I was surprised by how many people contacted me. I can come back to Seoul anytime," and mentioned she was staying in Japan for about ten days.

She confessed to practicing 'frugal tech' to save living expenses, such as selling her camper van and using an AI teacher instead of private tutoring in Japan. Although the monthly rent for her Japanese apartment is 1.3 million won, she expressed satisfaction with its location, noting the proximity of kitchenware streets and supermarkets within walking distance. When Kim Gu-ra asked if she was saving due to anxiety despite having money, Lee Gook-joo replied, "​I tend to spend money, so when I receive a large sum, I tend to keep it at home, meaning I don't have much cash on hand to spend immediately."