Controversy Over 100,000 Won Game Spending: Single-Earner Father's Story Divides Public Opinion

A story about a single-earner father spending 100,000 won on a mobile game over two months has ignited a debate about household spending and the scope of hobbies. The narrative prompts deep consideration regarding family financial management.

The story was posted on the anonymous workplace community 'Blind' under the title 'Is 100,000 won on games excessive?'. The poster, identified as 'A', stated that his monthly income ranges from the late 4 million to early 5 million won. He revealed that he provides his spouse with 1.5 million won for living expenses each month, and after covering fixed costs like loan repayments, insurance premiums, and phone bills, he saves the entire remainder, keeping only 300,000 won for personal spending.

It was agreed that the spouse would manage food and childcare expenses with the 1.5 million won in living expenses, and any remaining balance could be used at their discretion. Recently, 'A' spent a total of 100,000 won on a new mobile game over approximately two months, leading to conflict with his spouse. Upon learning of the payments, his spouse reacted with a sentiment of 'difficulty understanding' the game spending.

Following the story's disclosure, the community became divided. Some defended 'A', arguing that 100,000 won for personal hobbies is not excessive. Others countered that with a monthly living expense budget of 1.5 million won for a family of three, the budget is already tight, making such an amount a luxury expenditure.