Mark of NCT has recently been revealed as the owner of a high-end 5 billion KRW (about $3.53 million) apartment in the affluent Nonhyeon-dong neighborhood of Gangnam, Seoul.
The news follows the massive success of his solo debut, which has already earned him the title of half-million seller.
According to real estate industry sources and the Supreme Court registry on the 17th, Mark purchased a 126㎡ unit in the luxury apartment complex Brighton N40 in July last year for 5.05 billion KRW (about $3.56 million). The property was officially registered under his name in September. Notably, a leasehold deposit of 3.1 billion KRW (about $2.19 million) has been set on the unit, indicating that Mark likely utilized a “gap investment” strategy, using approximately 2 billion KRW (about $1.46 million) in cash to secure the property.
The current tenant of the apartment is said to be Kwon Hong Sa, chairman of BANDO E&C.
Brighton N40 is a premium residential complex located at 40 Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam. The development consists of five buildings ranging from four to ten stories, with a total of 148 units. These include 140 standard units (84–176㎡) and eight penthouses (171–248㎡). Renowned French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte oversaw both the architectural and landscaping designs. Each unit comes with at least two parking spaces, accommodating a total of 326 vehicles.
With excellent access to central Seoul, panoramic views of the Han River and Nodeul Island, and a triple-layered security system, the property has become a magnet for celebrities. The complex gained major attention when it was revealed that legendary TV host Yoo Jae Suk had purchased a 199㎡ penthouse for 8.66 billion KRW (about $6.11 million). Other reported residents include Seventeen’s Hoshi, actresses Han Hyo Joo and Oh Yeon Seo, entertainer Lee Hwi Jae, INFINITE’s Kim Myung Soo (L), TWICE’s Nayeon, and basketball player Heo Ung.
Mark debuted in 2016 as a member of NCT and has been active across its subunits NCT 127, NCT Dream, and NCT U, playing a central role in the group’s expansive multiverse. On April 7, he released his first solo album 'The Firstfruit,' which sold 544,470 copies in its first week, according to Hanteo Chart. This marks the highest first-week sales for a debut solo album by any SM Entertainment artist to date, and the highest among NCT members who have debuted as soloists.
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