Kim Woo Bin‘s agency, AM Entertainment, confirmed to Star News on June 25, that the actor has made an investment in Seoul‘s real estate landscape by acquiring a building located in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu.
The building in question holds deep significance, formerly serving as the headquarters for Big Hit Entertainment, now known as HYBE, the powerhouse behind global sensations BTS.Kim Woo Bin’s acquisition of this property amounted to approximately 13.7 billion KRW, equivalent to around 10.7 million USD, mentioned the report quoting sources within the real estate industry.
Historically, this building housed Big Hit Music from 2007 until its relocation to Samseong-dong in 2018, coinciding with the company’s transformation into HYBE and subsequent move to Yongsan in 2020.
The building in question holds deep significance, formerly serving as the headquarters for Big Hit Entertainment, now known as HYBE, the powerhouse behind global sensations BTS.Kim Woo Bin’s acquisition of this property amounted to approximately 13.7 billion KRW, equivalent to around 10.7 million USD, mentioned the report quoting sources within the real estate industry.
Historically, this building housed Big Hit Music from 2007 until its relocation to Samseong-dong in 2018, coinciding with the company’s transformation into HYBE and subsequent move to Yongsan in 2020.
News of Kim Woo Bin’s acquisition has sparked mixed reactions among fans, particularly within the BTS fandom, known as ARMYs. Many ARMYs view the Nonhyeon-dong building as hallowed ground in BTS’s journey to global stardom, symbolizing the humble beginnings and hard-earned successes of the group. The building was not just an office but a site where fans often congregated, leaving heartfelt messages on its walls as tributes to their idols.
The prospect of renovation under new ownership has stirred emotions among fans, with concerns arising about the potential removal of these cherished messages and the alteration of a space so closely tied to BTS’s early days.