Actor Im Hyun-sik shared a humorous anecdote about his stock investment failures, revealing a significant loss on a long-forgotten stock. The story unfolded during an episode of the MBN talk show ‘Kim Ju-ha’s Day & Night,’ where Im recounted his experience with a stock he purchased 25 years ago.
Im Hyun-sik’s Stock Investment Woes
During a discussion on the show, Im Hyun-sik offered investment advice to fellow guest Hwang Suk-jung, who was discussing challenges with her flower sales due to economic downturns. Im suggested that the issue wasn’t the economy itself, but rather a lack of understanding of how to navigate the current times. He then drew a parallel to stock investing, humorously stating, “I invest in stocks that people think are expensive.” This led him to share a personal story about a stock he bought two and a half decades ago.
Im explained that he had invested in a stock related to the shipbuilding industry approximately 25 years prior. He admitted to completely forgetting about the investment for many years, only recently checking on it. He initially hinted at a potentially massive return, building anticipation among the show’s audience. However, the punchline revealed a starkly different reality: the stock, which he had bought at its peak (‘man-won,’ or full price), had depreciated to a mere 2,500 won. This unexpected outcome led him to conclude, “This isn’t for me.”
A Second Investment Tale of Loss
The actor didn’t stop there, sharing another investment misadventure. About two to three years prior, he had purchased shares in an electrical company based on a friend’s recommendation. The stock was bought at around 250,000 won per share. As the price began to decline, Im grew concerned and decided to sell. However, upon checking the stock’s performance later, he discovered that the shares he sold for a loss had actually surged to 2.7 million won per share. This series of investment blunders, recounted with self-deprecating humor, left the audience in stitches.
Hwang Suk-jung’s Grueling Audition Experience
The conversation then shifted to Hwang Suk-jung, who shared her own challenging experience during an audition process. She recounted how she was initially called to audition for a role and, after performing diligently, was informed she had passed. However, she was then asked to return for further auditions.
Hwang detailed a multi-stage audition process that included an initial screening, a second round with a supporting actor, and a third round. She felt confident after passing these stages, but her relief was short-lived when an unannounced, additional audition was proposed. This unexpected turn of events left her feeling overwhelmed.
The Breaking Point
The situation escalated when the main director joined for the third audition and suggested another round, a fourth audition. At this point, Hwang Suk-jung felt completely drained. She explained her decision to withdraw, stating, “I wanted to work with a famous director, but I was just too exhausted. I had already given my absolute best, and my spirit was hurt.” She politely informed the director, “Director, I’m just going to leave now,” and departed from the audition, much to the surprise of those present.
‘Kim Ju-ha’s Day & Night’ is a new-concept issue-maker talk show on MBN, emphasizing themes of ‘day and night, coldness and passion, information and emotion.’ The program airs every Saturday at 9:40 PM.
