Lee Hyori "Won't Collect Rent This Month"... Joins the 'Good Landlord Movement'

Singer Lee Hyori. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Singer Lee Hyori has decided not to charge one month's rent to tenants who are struggling due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

According to multiple media reports on the 11th, Lee Hyori recently decided not to collect rent for March from tenants of a building she owns in Hannam-dong, Seoul.

One tenant told the media in an interview, "Last month, I was informed by Lee Hyori that the rent for this month would not be charged."

He expressed his gratitude, saying, "These days, due to COVID-19, the economy is not doing well and it is a difficult time in many ways, so I am very thankful that Lee Hyori waived the entire rent for one month."

The so-called 'Good Landlord Movement,' which Lee Hyori has joined, is a campaign where landlords voluntarily reduce or waive rent for tenants who are facing economic difficulties due to the spread of COVID-19.

Previously, Seo Jang-hoon, Jun Ji-hyun, Park Eun-hye, Jun Ji-hyun, and Hong Seok-cheon had lowered the rent for buildings they own.

Meanwhile, Lee Hyori attracted attention last October when she purchased a building worth around 5 billion won in Hannam-dong. The building is known to house a Korean traditional restaurant, a wine bar, and various offices.

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