Kian84's 'Starry Cheongdam' Painting Listed for 150 Million Won on Karrot Market

Kian84, a broadcaster and artist, recently caused a stir when his painting 'Starry Cheongdam' was listed for 150 million Korean Won on Karrot Market, a used goods trading platform. This listing surprised many and generated significant buzz simply because an original work by a famous artist appeared on a local peer-to-peer trading app.

The artwork was a central piece at Kian84's first solo exhibition, 'Full So-yu,' held in 2022, where it garnered considerable attention. Kian84 explained on his YouTube channel 'Life84' that the painting was inspired by apartments he saw while running along the Han River, and it explores the modern human desire for 'real estate.' He paid homage to Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' by depicting Cheongdam-dong apartments, conveying people's earnest longing for property.

Bloggers expressed astonishment at the 150 million won listing of Kian84's painting on Karrot Market, noting that the artist's personal stories and thoughts embedded in the work amplify interest in it. The disclosure of the painting's background and meaning has deepened understanding, and despite the high price, there is a focus on the narrative value the artwork holds.