Actor Jin Tae-hyun and his wife Park Si-eun are receiving an outpouring of public support. Recently, Jin Tae-hyun's forthright remarks about the indiscriminate malicious comments and suspicions surrounding their adoptions became a breath of fresh air for those who had quietly watched their good deeds. Who on earth is throwing stones, and why, at a couple who simply do their best to practice love in their lives?
Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun are icons of "good influence" in the entertainment industry. Their steady donations and volunteer work have resonated with many; in 2019 they adopted a daughter who was a university student, which made a strong impression, and recently they opened their hearts to two more daughters, becoming parents of three daughters.
But unexpected "stones" have always been thrown at their beautiful path. Comments doubting their sincerity included "Why do you only adopt adults?", "Why not just sponsor instead?", "They're using good deeds", and "They adopted because they're celebrities." In the past, Jin Tae-hyun confessed an episode in which his mental health collapsed, saying, "Even close acquaintances told my daughter, 'Didn't you adopt because of TV?'"
Jin Tae-hyun stopped staying silent about these suspicions. On the 21st, he made his clear philosophy known on his social media, saying, "This is exactly the path we as a couple want to follow." He criticized, "Rather than sponsorship, being family who eat together is a life that truly shares," and added, "I believe inviting someone into our home, sharing life and giving time is a better path than any enormous donation or sponsorship." He also added, "We are already working hard on sponsorship."
Jin Tae-hyun's forthright remarks did not end there. He added, "From now on I plan to brag about my wife, neighbors and family, not my house, luxury goods or money. That is my only wealth."
Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun are proving themselves through actions, not words. News that their daughter finished fifth in the national sports festival marathon recently showed how much positive strength they provide each other as a family.
Jin Tae-hyun and Park Si-eun are simply practicing "love" quietly and fiercely. Who would throw stones at their sincerity? It is time to reflect on the meaning of "family" and the value of "sharing".
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