That Feeling When Your One Stock Pick Skyrockets
Hey everyone! So, you know that feeling when you dabble in the stock market, buy a little something, and then it shoots to the moon? Well, imagine that, but you’re a famous TV personality in Korea. That’s exactly what happened to Jang Ye-won, a super popular former news announcer turned TV host. She recently shared on her Instagram that a stock she bought hit a jaw-dropping 323.53% return! The stock in question? SK Hynix, one of Korea’s biggest semiconductor companies, basically a tech giant here.
The Million-Dollar Question… With a Twist
Okay, so everyone’s first thought was, “Wow, she must be rolling in it!” But here’s the hilarious and painfully relatable part. Jang Ye-won revealed the whole thing was for a YouTube show about economics that she filmed with her sister. They had a “mission” to pick and buy one stock, and they chose SK Hynix. The catch? They only bought *one single share*.
She posted, “If I had known the stock we picked would become such a star performer… We wouldn’t have bought just one share (even now, I still only have that one share).” Her friends and fellow celebrities flooded the comments, with comedian Kang Jae-jun saying it was the “most interesting thing” he’s seen recently, and others sharing their own investment regrets. It’s such a classic “what if” scenario!
Who is Jang Ye-won?
For those of you who might not know her, Jang Ye-won isn’t just a random influencer. She got her start back in 2012 as a highly-regarded announcer for SBS, one of the three major broadcasting networks in Korea. Think of her as a well-known face from the evening news who was also on shows like *TV Animal Farm*. In 2020, she went freelance and has been hosting a bunch of different variety and educational shows, like *Seo Jang-hoon’s Neighborhood Millionaire*.
Korea’s Investment Craze
Jang Ye-won’s story is funny, but it also totally captures the current mood in Korea. Everyone, from college students to celebrities, is talking about stock investing. The semiconductor market, especially with companies like Samsung and SK Hynix, has been on a massive tear lately, hitting all-time highs.
So while Jang Ye-won might be sighing over her missed multi-million dollar opportunity, her one-share success story is a super entertaining and relatable moment for everyone here who’s ever thought, “I should’ve bought more!”
