"Kapoor Doesn't Deserve All the Criticism... He Took a Last Stand to Live Diligently. I'm Proud"
Netizens Say "Live Freely", "Maintenance Costs Must Be High"
On the 9th, an office worker introduced as a 'Kapoor' shared details about their life. Photo by YouTube channel 'An Gajang Fighting' video capture
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Soyoung] The story of an office worker who drives an expensive sports car and eats only ramen every day to pay off the installment was introduced.
On the 9th, a video titled "The Reality of a Porsche Car Poor Paying 2.38 Million Won Monthly" was uploaded on the YouTube channel 'An Gwa-jang Fighting'. Car Poor refers to people who buy expensive cars beyond their income or assets, causing difficulties in their daily lives.
The office worker A, who appeared in the video, shared his life. When An Gwa-jang said to him, who was riding a sports car, "It's a dream car," A said, "Don't dream too big. I am the only victim," and started eating cup ramen. He then explained about the car installment, "I have to pay 2.38 million won every month for 60 months (5 years). I can't pay it off. That's why I eat ramen."
When An Gwa-jang said his monthly salary was 2.38 million won, A said, "My salary is similar, but I put my life on the car," and added, "I didn't know I would become a Car Poor."
He said, "At first, I went to buy an Avante and consulted, but at that price, a Sonata would be better, and with a full-option Sonata, I could buy a Grandeur. While I was thinking, I was told that with that money, a used BMW 5 Series was also possible. Then, the Porsche next to the used car dealership caught my eye."
At that time, the dealer persuaded A by saying, "Whether you buy a BMW and pay that money or buy a Porsche and pay 2 million won, it's only a difference of 1 million won. Isn't it just about not drinking once?" A, who decided to purchase, said, "I thought I just had to skip drinking about 10 times. In the end, I bought the Porsche and quit smoking, drinking, and coffee. I am trying to become the ultimate Car Poor."
A said, "Many people criticize Car Poor, but I want to talk about the advantages. Since I have to pay 2.38 million won monthly, do you think I would play around? I do delivery part-time jobs, two or three jobs. I don't have money, so I can't do anything else. I can't even cheat on my partner," and emphasized, "People who can't resist temptation should become Car Poor. Porsche is a preventive shot."
On the 9th, an office worker introduced as a 'Kapoor' shared details about their life. Photo by YouTube channel 'An Gwajang Fighting' video capture.
He continued, "Since I don't have money, married life is also enjoyable. It's not that I don't drink, but I can't drink, so I automatically become healthy. Since I have nothing to do, I do delivery or exercise."
He said, "I have no life, just work and home repeatedly. When asked if I regret it, I still don't know," and added, "Since I feel awkward at home, I even do delivery part-time jobs at night. I eat ramen for both meals."
He also said, "If I pay off the 130 million won for the car purchase, there will be a lot left. Even if I sell the Porsche after 5 years, 70 to 80 million won remains," and expressed his conviction, "Being Car Poor doesn't necessarily mean you deserve criticism. I have made a desperate effort to live hard. I am proud."
Netizens responded with various comments such as "Everyone has different values in life, so live freely," "I can understand house poor, but I don't get car poor at all," "I don't know. Let people do what they want," and "It's mental victory. The installments and maintenance costs must be no joke."
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