Shin Hyun-joon, family history revealed late after invitation from the Blue House… "It was a possible moment thanks to my wife's dedication."
Actor Shin Hyun-joon was invited to the Blue House guesthouse as a family member of a national merit holder and shared a photo with President Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung, highlighting once again the dedication of his wife, who quietly supported him.
Shin Hyun-joon recently attended the event titled 'Month of the Patriotic Veterans, Invitation from the President' held at the Blue House guesthouse. This was a significant occasion for him as the son of the late Colonel Shin In-kyun, a veteran of the Korean War, representing his father who devoted himself to serving the country. In a photo shared on social media, Shin Hyun-joon was seen smiling brightly next to the presidential couple, but behind that smile, there were family moments that were far from smooth.
In the past, through the Channel A variety show 'Dad is a Flower Middle-aged', Shin Hyun-joon recalled his father's battle with illness. "What I appreciate about my wife is that she turned a room in our newlywed home into a hospital room and took care of my father for a year," he said, his eyes welling up. At that time, his father attended Shin Hyun-joon's wedding in a wheelchair, thanks to his wife's encouragement, who insisted that he "should definitely be there." After hearing this, Kim Gu-ra sincerely advised, "You should treat your wife well," while Kim Yong-geon added humorously, "Forget about broadcasting and take care of the kids at home!" further enhancing the warm atmosphere.
In particular, the family prepared a surprise birthday party for Shin Hyun-joon, and his wife gifted him an AI video made using photos and recordings of his deceased father. In the video, his father spoke warmly as if he had come back to life, causing Shin Hyun-joon to burst into tears, finally unleashing the emotions he had been holding back. To him, his father was a 'hero', and the wife who shared his last moments was another 'hidden hero.'
Behind the apparent glory of being invited to the Blue House, the time spent with family to honor his father and the dedication of his wife convey a deeper resonance. Netizens have also reacted, saying, "The whole family deserves to be treated as national merit holders," "I really feel the love of the family," and "Shin Hyun-joon is a true devoted son."
Meanwhile, Shin Hyun-joon married cellist Kim Kyung-mi in 2013 and has two sons and one daughter. He previously shared his warm family-centered lifestyle while appearing on Channel A's 'Dad is a Flower Middle-aged' last year.
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