Actress Shim Hye-jin shared the touching story of how she raised Shim Jae-won—the son of her older sister, who passed away from cancer—as if he were her own son.
Actress Shim Hye-jin revealed on a TV show the story of her family, explaining how she has lovingly raised her nephew Shim Jae-won—the son of her older sister who passed away from cancer—as if he were her own child. On the July 6 episode of TV Chosun’s “Chosun’s Lovers,” Shim Hye-jin’s nephew, Shim Jae-won, took the stage and demonstrated their extraordinary family bond.
Since her older sister passed away in 2011, Shim Hye-jin has cared for her two nephews as if they were her own sons, building a special bond with them. Shim Hyun-seop, who also appeared on the show that day, mentioned that Shim Hye-jin had raised her nephews as if they were her own sons, attesting to the deep relationship between the two.
On stage, Shim Jae-won introduced his background, noting that he had lived in Korea for a long time and completed his military service as an artilleryman. He drew attention by revealing that he majored in jazz vocals at the New York University of the Arts and had previously advanced to the main round of “American Idol.”
His aunt, Shim Hye-jin, visited the recording studio that day to cheer on her nephew’s performance, creating a heartwarming atmosphere. Shim Jae-won had previously become known to the public through appearances on TV shows alongside Shim Hye-jin.
A Deep Family Bond
Actress Shim Hye-jin has long been recognized for raising her late sister's two sons as her own since her sister's passing in 2011. During a recent appearance on TV Chosun's 'Joseon's Love Counselor,' Shim's nephew Shim Jae-won showcased his musical talents, highlighting the close-knit relationship between the two.
Shim Jae-won's Musical Journey
Shim Jae-won, a graduate of New York University's jazz vocal program, has previously gained attention for reaching the main rounds of the American Idol competition. Beyond his musical achievements, he served in the South Korean military as an artilleryman from 2021 to 2022.