Chapter 7: The Billionaire's Move

Late 2008 – The Global Financial Crisis Hits

The world was in chaos.

The global stock markets were crashing like never before, banks were collapsing, and businesses were shutting down. People everywhere were losing their jobs, homes, and savings.

But I wasn't panicking.

I had been waiting for this moment for over a year.

Sitting in my luxurious penthouse apartment in Seoul, I looked at my bank statements and cash reserves.

💰 Total Wealth: ₩4.2 billion KRW (~$4.2 million USD in 2008)✔ ₩3.7 billion KRW in pure capital—ready for investments.✔ ₩500 million KRW set aside for personal expenses (Enough to live comfortably for years).

I had built an empire in one year, starting from a mere ₩58 million KRW.

🔹 How I Made ₩4.2 Billion KRW in One Year

Making ₩4.2 billion KRW (~$4.2 million USD) in a single year wasn't easy. It took planning, risk management, and complete control over my emotions.

Here's how I did it:

1️⃣ Betting Expansion – The Foundation (₩2.5 Billion KRW Earned)

📌 September 2007 - August 2008

I had started small, but by mid-2008, my betting operations had grown into a massive underground network.

✔ Multiple Agents & Locations

I hired over 20 middlemen to place bets for me in different locations.Each person placed small bets at different sportsbooks, ensuring no one noticed a pattern.

✔ Diversified Betting Across Sports

Football (K-League, EPL, UEFA Champions League)KBO (Korean Baseball League)MMA & Boxing (High-payout underdog fights)

✔ Strategic Betting for Maximum Profit

Underdog wins: Matches with 3x - 10x payouts that I remembered clearly.Exact score bets: These had huge odds—if I was sure, I placed high bets.Fake losing bets: To avoid suspicion, I placed random losing bets to appear as a normal gambler.

✔ Biggest Win Example📌 UEFA Champions League Final (May 2008) – Manchester United vs. Chelsea

I remembered the exact result: 1-1 draw, Manchester United wins on penalties.Exact score bet (6.5x payout) + Penalty shootout bet (9x payout).Total bet: ₩300 million KRW → Payout: ₩2.1 billion KRW.

💰 Total betting earnings (1 year): ₩2.5 billion KRW.

By August 2008, I shut down my betting operations completely to avoid attention. I had made enough.

2️⃣ Short-Term Business Investments (₩1 Billion KRW Earned)

Once I had serious capital, I moved into small business investments that would flip quickly and make me huge returns.

✔ Private Loans (₩300M KRW Profit)

Many people needed fast cash before the financial crash.I lent money at 10%-20% monthly interest.Example: Loaned ₩50M KRW, got back ₩60M KRW in one month.Did this multiple times, bringing in ₩300M KRW.

✔ Nightlife Business Investments (₩500M KRW Profit)

I secretly invested in a popular Gangnam nightclub (silent partner).Nightclubs made huge cash flow from alcohol, VIPs, and rich chaebols.My ₩200M KRW investment turned into ₩700M KRW in profit within 8 months.

✔ Flipping Electronics & Sneakers (₩200M KRW Profit)

I imported limited edition sneakers & electronics and sold them at 200%-300% markup.One of the fastest ways to make quick cash.

💰 Total business investment earnings: ₩1 billion KRW.

3️⃣ Real Estate Flips (₩700M KRW Earned)

I had bought small rental properties before the financial crisis, knowing that prices were going to crash soon.

✔ One-Room Apartment Investment (₩400M KRW Profit)

Bought two small apartments in Gangnam & Mapo in early 2008 for ₩600M KRW total.Rented them out for passive income for 6 months.Sold them in mid-2008 for ₩1B KRW before the market crash.

✔ Short-Term Commercial Property Flip (₩300M KRW Profit)

Bought a small café space in a tourist-heavy area for ₩200M KRW.Renovated it slightly and flipped it for ₩500M KRW within 5 months.

💰 Total real estate earnings: ₩700M KRW.

🔹 My Financial Status in Late 2008

💰 Total Savings: ₩4.2 billion KRW (~$4.2M USD)🏡 Personal Living Fund: ₩500 million KRW (Enough for 3-5 years)📉 Investment Capital for the Financial Crisis: ₩3.7 billion KRW

I was completely prepared to strike at the stock market & real estate when the crash hit.

🔹 The Financial Crisis Has Begun – Time to Invest

The world was collapsing, but this was my greatest opportunity.

✔ Korean stock market (KOSPI) was crashing—blue-chip stocks like Samsung & Hyundai were losing 50%+ value.✔ US stocks like Apple & Google were at their lowest prices.✔ Real estate was collapsing—properties were selling 30%-50% below market value.

I had one year to buy as much as possible before the economy recovered.

I took a deep breath, looking out at the Seoul skyline.

In one year, I had made billions.

Now, in the next year, I would multiply that fortune tenfold.