Song Hye Kyo’s Agency Addresses Accident During House Construction
Song Hye Kyo's agency, United Artists Agency (UAA), has addressed the incident that happened during the actress' house construction. It was after media outlets cited that a car parked near the Hallyu star's estate was damaged during the house's development.
In a report, a large steel bar accidentally fell while dismantling a part of the construction, and it smashed the car's window. The said property was Song Hye Kyo's house in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Thankfully, there were no passengers inside the vehicle, and no injuries were also reported.
Following the incident, Song Hye Kyo's agency addressed the accident and apologized for the inconvenience it caused.
Song Hye Kyo's Agency Expresses Apology for the Inconvenience Cause By the Actress' House Construction
UAA was apologetic regarding the incident and the lack of safety as the construction continues.
"In the process of constructing Song Hye Kyo's house, an unfortunate accident resulted in damage to a resident's vehicle," the agency said, as obtained by a media outlet, adding, "We deeply apologize for the oversight in ensuring safety."
Moreover, UAA also apologized to the owner of the vehicle and said that they are "diligently collaborating with the construction firm" to come up with a solution and "rectify the situation."
Song Hye Kyo's agency, as well as the construction firm, promised to "focus on establishing safeguards" to prevent situations like this in the future.
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Lastly, the label assured the residents that they will prioritize their concerns or feedback to avoid any similar incidents.
"We will actively seek the opinions of residents to better understand and address the issues arising from the construction process. We deeply regret any inconvenience caused," UAA said.
To recall, the property has been on the market since 2019. The detached home where the family used to reside is reportedly on the market for approximately 8.2 billion won, as mentioned by a news portal.
However, the price was reduced due to years of unsuccessful sales.
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In the same outlet, Song Hye Kyo's house in Samsung Dong, Gangnam Gu, Seoul, was acquired in 2005.
LX Holdings Chairman Koo Bon Joon first purchased the house in 1985 and eventually sold it to Cha In Pyo and Shin Ae Ra in 2001 before the Hallyu star acquired it after four years.
The property used to be a detached residence but was demolished for renovation.
Apart from this, Song Hye Kyo also purchased a building in Hannam-dong, Seoul that boasts two basement floors and three upper floors.
In addition, the actress also has a slew of real estate investments outside Korea.
The South Korean star reportedly owns a luxury condominium in New York, U.S.A., amounting to approximately 1.8 million USD.
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