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Shim Hye-jin's Nephew Sim Jae-won Appears on 'Joseon's Lovebirds', Reveals Income Over $150,000
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Shim Hye-jin's Nephew Sim Jae-won Appears on 'Joseon's Lovebirds', Reveals Income Over $150,000

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sim Jae-won, the nephew of actress Shim Hye-jin, appeared on the TV Chosun program 'Joseon's Lovebirds'.
  • Sim Jae-won, born in 1993, introduced himself as an actor and impressed with his sculpted looks.
  • He revealed his aunt is actress Shim Hye-jin and stated his annual income exceeds 200 million won.

Sim Jae-won, nephew of renowned actress Shim Hye-jin, made an appearance on the TV Chosun entertainment program 'Joseon's Lovebirds,' sparking interest with his striking looks and personal details. Introduced as an actor born in 1993, Jae-won immediately captured the attention of the show's cast with his sculpted facial features.

Shim Hye-jin's aunt is my mother's younger sister. My mother and Shim Hye-jin's aunt are sisters.

โ€” Sim Jae-wonConfirming his relationship to actress Shim Hye-jin on 'Joseon's Lovebirds'.

During his segment, Jae-won confirmed his familial connection to Shim Hye-jin, explaining that the actress is his mother's younger sister. This revelation led to comments about the family's strong genetic traits. Host Yang Sang-guk noted Jae-won's youth, impressive annual income of over 200 million won, and his status as a college dropout who left in his third year.

The family genes are good.

โ€” Yang Sang-gukReacting to the familial connection between Sim Jae-won and Shim Hye-jin.

Despite his desirable qualities, Yang Sang-guk humorously suggested that Jae-won might be too perfect for the dating club they were forming, eliciting laughter from the cast. The appearance highlighted Jae-won's potential as a rising figure in the entertainment industry, leveraging his family's legacy and his own distinct appeal.

You are so handsome. Personally, I think you are a good person, but I hope you don't come to the club.

โ€” Yang Sang-gukJokingly commenting on Sim Jae-won's suitability for a dating club.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.