How does Super Junior’s Heechul spend his cash? The K-pop idol just splashed US$4.2 million on a Gangnam flat, but skips luxury cars, watches and fashion for video games …

Feb 15 , 2022

K-pop band Super Junior member Heechul is worth a cool US$15-20 million, but aside from a new Gangnam flat, what else does he spend his money on? Photos: @kimheenim/Instagram, Luxe House

Unlike most Korean celebrities, Kim Hee-chul isn’t known for owning luxury cars or designer clothing, but prefers to spend big on games like League of Legends

Heechul – one of the band’s richest alongside Siwon and Kyuhyun – just bought a home in Sangji Ritzville Kylom, where A-listers like Jun Ji-hyun and Park Seo-joon also live

Super Junior’s Heechul (born Kim Hee-chul) is now the owner of a US$4.17 million home. According to an AllKpop report, the idol has made a down payment on a luxury villa-type flat in the posh Gangnam neighbourhood.

Sangji Ritzville Kylom, a desirable Gangnam address for Seoul’s affluent. Photo: No1Realty/YouTube

The unit is said to be in Sangji Ritzville Kylom, a preferred choice of residence among Korea’s most affluent. Reports note the location’s top-tier security, quality appliances, amenities and the like, making it an obvious choice for the wealthy and influential.

Entrepreneurs as well as top celebrities such as Jun Ji-hyun and Park Seo-joon are among those who are reported to have bought flats in the same development.

How he grew his millions

K-pop band Super Junior. Photo: SM Entertainment

Super Junior debuted in 2005 and have been one of K-pop’s biggest acts ever since. It is no surprise that the members are doing well today thanks to their continuous success.

But outside the group, Heechul, known for his funny personality, is very active on variety shows and often hosts too. Most popular would be his spot as host on Knowing Bros.

Heechul, of K-pop band Super Junior. Photo: @kimheenim/Instagram

According to Kpopstarz, as of 2021, Heechul’s earnings have reached an estimated US$15-20 million, coming from his earnings with Super Junior as well as solo work. Heechul is in the top three most wealthy members in his group, alongside Siwon and Kyuhyun.