MBC Center’s latest challenge is sparking debate, taking on a seemingly impossible apartment hunt in Mapo-gu: finding a two-room for “500/50” (about ₩5 million deposit/₩500,000 monthly rent).
The video was uploaded to the MBC Center YouTube channel on March 19, 2026.
The footage lays bare just how tough it is to secure a two-room in Mapo-gu under 500/50 terms. On camera, the cast asks, “Is there any place that would even take this deal?” and dives into the on-the-ground reality of Seoul’s rental market.
Viewers are calling the project a bold, experimental look at housing policy and actual listings. Mapo-gu ranks among Seoul’s priciest areas, making these rental terms incredibly hard to meet in practice.
The content also mirrors the ongoing controversy over soaring real estate prices. In the comments, viewers questioned its feasibility, saying, “Finding a two-room on 500/50 sounds nearly impossible…” With the market shifting so quickly, this kind of test is bound to draw even more attention.