Comedian Hwang Hyun-hee directly addressed the controversy over his real estate comments following his appearance on MBC’s current affairs program Producer's Note.
On the 16th, Hwang posted a lengthy statement on his Facebook, explaining that parts of his on-air remarks were delivered in a way that didn’t reflect his original intent.
Earlier on Producer's Note, while explaining the perspective of multi-home owners, Hwang said there is a perception that "real estate never loses," and that "some people view assets not as something to simply buy and sell, but as something to hold." The segment sparked controversy as it appeared he was defending those who own multiple homes.
Hwang emphasized, "I wasn’t trying to defend or criticize any particular group. I wanted to explain the reality that emerges between policy and the market." He added, however, "Because the broadcast focused only on the keyword 'multi-home ownership,' I don’t think the original intent was fully conveyed." He acknowledged that composition and editing are the production team’s prerogative and said he feels responsible as a guest for not being more cautious.
In closing, Hwang wrote, "I hope real estate becomes a foundation for life, not a source of anxiety, for anyone," adding, "What matters is a market with predictable stability—without excessive surges or drops."
Debuting in 2004 as a 19th-class KBS open recruitment comedian, Hwang began investing in real estate in 2016 and is reportedly now the owner of multiple properties across Seoul.