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Seo Hyun Jin Falls Victim to $1.9M Jeonse Fraud

6/5/2025

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Actress Seo Hyun Jin has tragically become a victim of jeonse fraud, losing a staggering 2.6 billion KRW ($1.9 million) on a villa in Cheongdam-dong. With a forced auction looming on June 17, this alarming case highlights the growing threat of jeonse scams and the urgent need for enhanced protections for tenants.

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Actress Seo Hyun Jin has tragically become a victim of jeonse fraud, losing a staggering 2.6 billion KRW ($1.9 million) on a villa in Cheongdam-dong. With a forced auction looming on June 17, this alarming case highlights the growing threat of jeonse scams and the urgent need for enhanced protections for tenants.