400 pyeong mansion + estimated income 50 billion ↑ Lim Hyung-joo taking tranquilizers from the age of 18 (neighbor millionaires)

By Yoona, Jeong

Jun 26, 2025

400 pyeong mansion estimated income 50 billion ↑ Lim Hyung-joo taking tranquilizers from the age of 18 (neighbor millionaires)



Lim Hyung-joo, a world-renowned popera master with an estimated income of 'at least 50 billion', donated more than half of the money he made.

In EBS and E-Channel co-produced on the 25th, Seo Jang-hoon's "Neighbor's Millionaires" ' (hereinafter 'Neighbor's Millionaires', the life story of popera tenor Lim Hyung-joo who shook the world beyond Korea was unfolded in the background of his special '400 pyeong popera house'. Lim Hyung-joo is a pioneer in popularizing domestic popera and a musician who has been interested and loved by the people who have sung the national anthem at the age of 17 at the inauguration ceremony of the late President Roh Moo-hyun in 2003. He is also the first Korean musician to sign a contract with the world's four major record labels, the youngest male singer to enter Carnegie Hall in 2003, and the second man in Korea to surpass 100 million performance fees per episode after Jo Su-mi in the same year. It boasts an amazing career that has been recognized by Korean presidents as well as foreign presidents and popes, including the Obama President Award in 2015, Trump Presidential Volunteer Award in 2019, and Pope Francis Special Al-Hyeon in 2023.

Lim Hyung-joo's appearance on 「My Neighbor Millionaire」 sparked a great response by honestly capturing the life and daily life of human Lim Hyung-joo, who has been in veil so far, along with his first public broadcast comeback in 15 years. Lim Hyung-joo, who debuted at the age of 12 and is in his 27th year this year, said, `I had to learn not to make mistakes among adults at an age when I had to", he confessed his pain calmly. He has been taking tranquilizers since he was 18 and 19 years old. But I'm not ashamed at all. He even embraced the shadow behind the glory, soaking viewers' hearts calmly. And turn to your childhood self "There will be thousands or tens of thousands of times when you have to cry. If you're afraid of it, run away from here right away." He shed tears, suggesting how many tears he had to swallow in the meantime.




400 pyeong mansion estimated income 50 billion ↑ Lim Hyung-joo taking tranquilizers from the age of 18 (neighbor millionaires)
Lim Hyung-joo's income, which was revealed through 'Neighbor Millionaires', is estimated to be at least 50 billion won so far. But Lim Hyung-joo "I have donated more than half of what I have ever earned"It surprised me by saying. In fact, he has continued his endless social contribution activities that include not only in-kind donations but also talent donations. In response, Lim Hyung-joo added emotion by saying, `If the 30 million won event overlaps with the no-guarantee talent donation event for children with cancer, I will definitely choose the latter.' On the other hand, Lim Hyung-joo, who is 39 years old this year, is by no means a non-maritalist. When it comes to love, it's only a failure. I know so well that I'm such a picky person that I have no confidence in marriage," he said, expressing his honest feelings about dating and marriage.

Meanwhile, in this broadcast, Seo Jang-hoon shed tears while missing his late mother, causing regret. Seo Jang-hoon was listening to Lim Hyung-joo's song "Becoming a Thousand Winds" and said, "I'm not weak, but I went through a big problem last year... When I listen to these songs, I feel emotional and so sad. I couldn't hold back my tears. Seo Jang-hoon left his mother in May last year after a disease.

「Seo Jang-hoon's Neighborhood Millionaire」, which left in search of 'Real Rich', concludes season 1 with Lim Hyung-joo's episode. It gave me time to meet 12 millionaires around us and reflect on their lives and philosophy and think deeply about what real wealth, real success, is. And thanks to the enthusiastic support of viewers, 'Neighbor Millionaires' confirmed the production of Season 2 and began preparing in earnest. Expectations are also high for Season 2 of 'My Neighbor Millionaires' which will visit viewers with more pleasant and warm stories this fall.






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