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부산 부동산은 앞으로 희망이 없는 이유ㅣ타이거 부산 5부 [후랭이TV]

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The video is a long on-location commentary arguing that Busan (especially Haeundae and “Green City”/new-town type developments) does not have the growth potential people expect, and that prices are unlikely to rise despite attractive sea views and well-known landmarks.

1) “New town” shine is fading: commerce empties out

The presenter tours areas around Haeundae, Dalmaji, Moon Ten Road, and nearby streets and repeatedly points out that:

  • Once-busy restaurants, coffee shops, children’s stores, and commercial spaces are becoming vacant.
  • Former “rich-guy” / high-end commercial zones are losing energy, with signs of:
    • Departures
    • Declining foot traffic

Wedding-related shops, children’s markets, and retail spaces are used as examples of turnover that failed to sustain demand.

2) Housing can be pretty, but prices stall due to limited demand

A core claim is that Busan’s apartments may offer ocean views and scenic environments, but real estate value does not automatically rise.

Even where the view and road maintenance look good, the market is presented as constrained because:

  • Demand is not strong enough, especially younger household formation
  • Many buyers prefer places with stronger “liveability systems,” such as:
    • Schools
    • Convenient transit
    • Stable daily services

3) “Green City” and similar projects face structural limits

While discussing Haeundae Green City specifically, the presenter emphasizes barriers such as:

  • The area being large and hilly, likely requiring heavy infrastructure and adjustments
  • Concerns about height restrictions
  • Uncertainty about whether there will be enough absorption capacity for new supply

He also compares the overall vibe to other new-town-like patterns, mentioning Bundang as an analogy.

4) Population decline and aging reduce retail viability

A repeated macro explanation is population decline, which the presenter says leads to:

  • Medical and childcare facilities relocating (e.g., OB/GYN, postpartum care, women’s hospitals)
  • Old commercial buildings in residential alleys needing “reorganization,” but struggling to find sustainable tenants

He uses examples like E-Mart and broader retail areas that are no longer crowded, arguing the supporting population is weakening.

5) The “only things that work” are the sea-front hotspots

He contrasts:

  • Busy areas (sea-line corridors and certain well-known shopping/entertainment pockets)
  • vs. adjacent commercial zones that appear empty or “gloomy”

The pattern emphasized is selective attraction: tourists and certain convenience/attraction nodes concentrate demand, while surrounding neighborhoods lose momentum.

6) Accessibility and transit may help, but it’s not enough to restart appreciation

The presenter acknowledges potential positives, such as proximity to transport and major areas (including a subway being very close to certain complexes).

However, he concludes that prices won’t meaningfully rise unless the broader ecosystem—such as schools, everyday commerce, and youth demand—supports long-term residential demand.

7) Speculation about “under/overvaluation” is rejected

The presenter responds to commenters asking about “cost-effective” or “undervalued” opportunities by arguing:

  • Even if something looks cheap relative to its scenic value, it’s still constrained by fundamentals
  • People should avoid assuming “view + development” automatically equals appreciation

8) Immigration/medical tourism is observed, but it doesn’t solve the core issue

During parts of the tour in Usam/Haeundae-area, he notes:

  • Growing numbers of Chinese-speaking medical customers (medical tourism)
  • Increasing signage and foreign presence

Still, he frames this mainly as a local scene rather than a decisive factor that would lift the overall housing market.

Presenters / Contributors (as named in the subtitles)

  • 후랭이TV (channel/name in title)
  • (Unnamed presenter/host), the primary speaker throughout (no personal name stated)
  • Comments / viewers (referenced as “you guys,” not individually named)

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