Shin Hyun Joon shares how his family's looks helped them bypass movie restrictions

Actor Shin Hyun Joon shared a humorous story about how his family was often mistaken for foreigners whenever they visited movie theaters during his childhood. He revealed how the distinct appearances of his father, mother, and sisters actually provided an unexpected advantage when entering theaters.

Appearing on tvN's "You Quiz on the Block" on the 23rd, Shin recalled watching movies with his parents as a child. "My father and mother were movie enthusiasts," he said. "When I went with just my dad, people thought we were foreigners.""

The highlight of his story was the description of his family's features. Shin recalled that his father, a former soldier, had a sturdy build and dark skin, while his mother looked "like an Indian woman" due to a mole on her forehead. He also drew laughter when describing his older sisters, saying, "You can just think of them as my face wearing a wig. They all look the same.""

Because of this, the family enjoyed an unexpected kind of "privilege" at the cinema. Even for movies with age restrictions, they were often able to enter without interference because they appeared to be foreigners. Shin revealed the secret to how he watched far more movies than his peers, stating, "We passed through without any trouble.""

The unusual occurrences continued through his middle and high school years. Shin confessed that he used to watch 19-rated movies with his mother, noting, "Even then, we pretended to be foreigners." He explained that if someone tried to speak to them, his parents would simply respond with "What?", causing the other person to feel flustered and avoid continuing the conversation.

Shin recalled that thanks to this tactic of "pretending to be a foreigner," he "watched a lot of movies." In a way, his family's exotic appearance served as an unexpected gateway that brought him closer to cinema, eventually leading to his career as an actor. Yoo Jae Suk also burst into laughter at Shin's unfiltered family stories, lightening the mood in the studio.