Shin Min-a shares details of married life with Kim Woo-bin

Actress Shin Min-a revealed her husband Kim Woo-bin's unwavering affection during a tvN broadcast on October 28, which achieved a peak nationwide household viewership rating of 5.2%. The episode also highlighted the couple's charitable contributions, which have exceeded 5 billion won.

Actress Shin Min-a has drawn envy from viewers by revealing the unwavering affection of her husband, Kim Woo-bin. From his sweet words claiming she is the most beautiful even if she gains weight, to the charitable activities the couple has undertaken together, Shin candidly shared her down-to-earth daily life hidden behind her glamorous star persona. As the couple, who became husband and wife after a long relationship, shared their sweet bond, the broadcast simultaneously boosted both viewership ratings and topicality.

The 366th episode of the tvN variety program 'You Quiz on the Block', which aired on the 28th, recorded a peak nationwide household viewership rating of 5.2% and a peak rating of 5.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area. It ranked first in its time slot among all channels, including cable and general programming channels, and also took the top spot across all channels, including terrestrial ones, in the 2049 gender-neutral viewership rating. It also proved viewer interest by ranking third in the TV-OTT non-drama topicality rankings for the fourth week of October, as announced by Good Data Corporation FUNdex.

At the center of this broadcast was Shin Min-a, returning to 'You Quiz on the Block' for the first time in six years. She shared updates on her career as an actress, ranging from behind-the-scenes stories from filming the Disney+ series 'The Remarried Empress' to anecdotes from when she stood on stage as a presenter at the Blue Dragon Series Awards. In contrast to her elegant and sophisticated image in her works, she brought laughter by revealing her quirky and pleasant personality in daily life.

In particular, Shin Min-a shared unexpected concerns regarding her image management. She revealed that she started a blog because she wanted to show a sophisticated and sensible atmosphere, but the photos she actually wanted to upload were funny ones. She caused laughter in the studio by explaining that she debated whether to maintain a cool image or reveal her usual playful side, ultimately leaving only three posts. It was a moment where her unexpectedly honest and easygoing personality was revealed, contrary to her perfect star image.

Most captivating to viewers, however, was the account of her married life with Kim Woo-bin. Approaching her first wedding anniversary, Shin Min-a conveyed his unchanging affection, noting that even when she gains weight, her husband tells her she is "the prettiest." As Kim Woo-bin's expression of love for his wife, regardless of changes in appearance or body shape, was relayed through Shin's words, interest in their relationship grew once again. As a couple who nurtured their love over a long period, their mutual trust and tenderness appeared to naturally permeate their daily lives.

Shin Min-a also spoke about her natural physical strength. Along with the strength that even Kim Woo-bin envies, she introduced a diet management method using witch soup, showing interest in health management. While discussing appearance management and daily eating habits, she added a sense of friendliness by comfortably sharing her experiences rather than over-embellishing them. Unlike the sophisticated image she shows in her works, her appearance of dealing with realistic concerns in daily life appealed to viewers as another charm.

The charitable activities the two have practiced together were also noteworthy. With cumulative donations reported to have exceeded 5 billion won, Shin explained the reason she has continued her good deeds, stating she wanted to be a source of strength for those who do not receive sufficient help. She also expressed the sense of reward felt through donations, showing an attitude that views sharing not as a special event, but as something to be practiced steadily. The broadcast gained more meaning by conveying not only sweet marital stories but also a sense of social responsibility.

In this episode, themed 'Giving it One's All', Shin Min-a was joined by the Nuri Kids 7, mental health specialist Yoon Hong-gyun, and designer Jin Tae-ok, who each shared their lives and challenges. The Nuri Kids 7, who sent the satellite 'GBSAT' they developed themselves into space, revealed the process of manufacturing the satellite over four years after developing their dreams while watching the Nuri launch during high school. They experienced trial and error, such as riding the subway with the satellite and damaging components worth 10 million won, but saw the fruits of their long efforts with the successful satellite deployment during the 5th Nuri launch on October 7.

Specialist Yoon Hong-gyun explained "high-functioning depression," a condition where individuals maintain an ordinary daily life on the surface but experience depression internally. He mentioned that difficulty feeling joy in daily life or having thoughts of wishing for an accident on the way to work should be closely monitored as warning signs. He also shared his own experience and the impact of constantly comparing oneself to the lives of others through social media on emotional well-being. To help those mentally exhausted, he recommended "spacing out" as a way to give the brain a rest, reminding viewers of the importance of caring for the mind.

Designer Jin Tae-ok, who is 93 years old this year, shared the fashion philosophy and outlook on life she has maintained while active for 62 years. Revealing the process of becoming the first Korean to enter Paris Prêt-à-Porter and the secret to sustaining creative activities for a long time, she introduced her daily routine of going to work at 10:00 AM every morning. Her deep affection for work was demonstrated by her response to being told to rest, stating, "That would be the day I die," showing the passion of a master who has stayed true to her path for many years. She also showed a charming, age-transcending side by revealing her fan interest in ANNIE and TARZZAN of ALLDAY PROJECT, as well as BTS's Jung Kook.

'You Quiz on the Block' captured diverse stories, from Shin Min-a's sweet newlywed tales to the challenges of youth, advice on mental health, and the passion of a 93-year-old designer, once again demonstrating the power of sincere storytelling. In particular, the unchanging affection of Kim Woo-bin revealed by Shin Min-a conveyed the happiness of daily life that remains memorable even amidst glamorous entertainment news. The stories of the two's love and sharing, along with the participants walking their own paths on different stages of life, drew empathy and interest from viewers.

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