"Two Pensions, No Need to Worry About Living Expenses"... Kim Seung-hyun Shows Off His Wealth After 5-Year Hiatus

Actor Kim Seung-hyun (45) has become a topic of discussion by revealing his relaxed financial situation, stating, "It's not that we worry about celebrities," despite a five-year hiatus from acting.

According to the entertainment industry on the 20th (Korean time), Kim Seung-hyun released a video of his visit to KBS through the YouTube channel 'Gwangsan Kim Family', which he operates with his wife, Jang Jeong-yoon, on the 18th.

◆ "Son of KBS, My Pensions Are Great"

In the video, Kim Seung-hyun visited Yeouido to appear on KBS's 'TV Show Genuine Goods' and 'Morning Yard'. In the waiting room, he joked, "Who said Kim Seung-hyun has no schedule? I am the son of KBS." What particularly caught the viewers' attention was his comments regarding income. When writer Jang Jeong-yoon laughed and said, "People keep worrying about our living expenses, but it's not to that extent," Kim Seung-hyun surprised everyone by confessing, "They say not to worry about celebrities. I have two pensions to receive" and showcased his wealth.

◆ 5-Year Hiatus? "The Foundation Is Already Established"

Kim Seung-hyun was a top high teen star in the 1990s, starring in numerous dramas and variety shows. An industry insider analyzed, "It seems that he can maintain a stable life without engaging in projects due to the financial foundation he established during his heyday, his pensions, and recent YouTube earnings." In fact, he has been on a break from acting, his main profession, for over five years, but is enjoying a second peak as a variety show panelist and YouTube creator.

◆ From 'Salim Nam' to 'Parenting Daddy'

Meanwhile, Kim Seung-hyun married writer Jang Jeong-yoon, whom he met through MBN's 'Altoran', in 2020. The couple overcame the pain of infertility and welcomed their precious second daughter in August of last year (2025), receiving congratulations from many. Currently, Kim Seung-hyun is showing his affectionate 'parenting daddy' side through YouTube and communicating with fans.