Comedian Shim Jin-hwa gifted 100 million won to husband to repay support

Comedian Shim Jin-hwa gifted her husband Kim Won-hyo 100 million won approximately 7 to 8 years ago to thank him for supporting three households. Kim had provided for the livelihoods of both families and paid off debts at Shim's family home while she was unable to work for five years.

Comedian Shim Jin-hwa has revealed a touching story of gifting 100 million won to her husband, Kim Won-hyo. During a time when she struggled to afford even 300,000 won in monthly rent and lacked even the bus fare to get around, Kim provided her with daily meals and became her source of strength. After their marriage, Shim expressed her gratitude by handing over all the money she had saved to Kim, who had taken responsibility not only for her but also for the livelihoods of both sets of their parents.

The couple appeared on the web variety show "New Women," which was released through the YouTube channel "Rolling Thunder" on the 20th, to converse with Lee Kyung-sil, Jo Hye-ryun, and Lee Seon-min. During the appearance, Shim shared stories ranging from the extreme financial hardship she faced before meeting her husband to the large sum she gifted him for supporting her economically after marriage.

Shim recalled that her financial situation was so poor in the past that she struggled to pay a monthly rent of 300,000 won. She revealed that she once felt helpless because she did not even have 900 won for bus fare, and when the landlord pressured her for rent, she would stay quiet without even turning on the television. It was a time when even enduring each day was difficult, and Kim Won-hyo was the person who provided her with great comfort.

Recalling how Kim bought her meals every day, Shim said, "Won-hyo would come and buy me food every day. We ate together every day, and it was so wonderful." She confessed, "It felt like a gift sent by my father to keep me alive." This meant that beyond simply sharing meals, the fact that there was someone looking after her during a period of economic despair provided immense strength.

Kim's sense of responsibility continued after their marriage. Shim stated that while Kim was active in broadcasting and advertisements, she was unable to work significantly for about five years. During that time, Kim was essentially the only person earning money for both families. Shim explained that since no one else in either family was earning money, "Won-hyo's earnings supported three households, even down to the bean sprouts." She noted that her husband was responsible for the livelihoods of both their families as well as their own household.

Kim did not show the economic burden outwardly and even registered assets under Shim's name. Shim expressed her gratitude by noting that Kim also paid off the debts remaining at her family home. She revealed, "There was some debt at my family home because my maternal uncle helped a lot, but Kim Won-hyo paid that off as well." The way her husband shouldered not only her own difficulties but also the economic burden of her family has remained a long-lasting source of gratitude for Shim.

After some time passed, Shim began working in home shopping and started saving money herself. On the day her bank balance reached exactly 100 million won, she decided to give her husband a special gift. Recalling the moment, she said, "On the morning my bank account hit exactly 100 million won, I made a 100 million won check." She then woke Kim, who was sleeping, after preparing the beef brisket he likes.

Shim revealed that she handed over all the money she had saved in her account to her husband, saying, "Thanks to you, I am this happy. The fact that I can even touch this kind of money is all thanks to you." She gifted the 100 million won by reducing her bank balance to zero. This act contained her desire to return the favor to her husband, who had fed and sustained her and taken responsibility for the livelihoods of both families in the past.

Kim was also unable to forget the emotion of that moment. "It was the first time I had ever received such a large amount at once," he said, adding, "If there is a zero in her account, doesn't it mean she gave it all?" The couple explained that this occurred about 7 to 8 years ago. For the couple, who married in 2011, the 100 million won was a gift that held a meaning beyond mere money. Shim's heart, which wanted to return the favor to the person who protected her during difficult times, resonated deeply through this large gift delivered after a long period of time.

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