In 'The Return of Superman,' actor Shim Hyung-tak once again confessed the deep wounds and stories of recovery in his heart. Especially his feelings toward his wife, Saya, left viewers moved.
On the broadcast of KBS2's 'The Return of Superman' on the 23rd, Shim Hyung-tak recalled the time of his marriage while taking care of his 164-day-old son, 'Haru.'
That day, Shim Hyung-tak said, "No one from my bloodline came to the wedding. I was alone," and "I was in such deep pain from my family that I felt like I was dying. At that time, my wife put an oxygen mask on me. She was the one who helped me breathe and get back on my feet."
Shim Hyung-tak's story has already been partially revealed through TV CHOSUN's 'Lovers of Joseon.' He mentioned the hiatus and revealed that he suffered severe mental anguish due to his mother's repeated financial issues. The income he had earned for his family was all managed by his mother, and due to his mother borrowing his name for real estate investments, they constantly faced crises, such as their house being put under lien and being forcefully evicted.
Shim Hyung-tak said, "My mother told me that if she had 300 million won, she could get an APT. with a view of the Han River, and I was scammed. Later, when I heard that she was auctioning off the land, I was forced to sign a guarantee. My hands were trembling and I was in tears. I struggled to gather the interest while working at the company."
Eventually, his mother borrowed large sums using his name, and he had to endure civil lawsuits. At that time, Shim Hyung-tak recalled, "I pleaded with my mother, 'Please save me, I feel like I'm going to die,'" and noted, "At some point, I started hearing voices. I could hear people cursing at me, and I couldn't lift my head," making the viewers solemn.
In the midst of this, a presence that approached him like light was his Japanese wife, Hirai Saya. Shim Hyung-tak confessed, "During the difficult times, that was not me. Thanks to Saya, I found my true self again. She restored my smile when I had nothing to smile about." He continued, "Now, just having a beer together in the evening is so happy. I met an angel. I don't need anything else. I will live for Saya and Haru, my family."
Shortly after the broadcast, internet users poured in enthusiastic support online. "It's shocking that no one came to the wedding... really shocking," said one user. "Mr. Shim Hyung-tak, I hope you and Saya will be happy. I cried," wrote another. "Now Shim Hyung-tak, who has become a father of one child, has my support as he was reborn under the name of family. There is a continuous hope that he will overcome the pain he has endured and find true happiness again."
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