Shin Hyun-joon, 53, welcomes daughter, quits drinking and smoking

Actor Shin Hyun-joon, at 53, has welcomed a daughter, an event that has profoundly changed his life and habits. Appearing on MBN's 'Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night,' Shin shared his deep affection for his newborn and the significant life changes she inspired.

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I quit drinking and smoking after having my daughter.

"I quit drinking and smoking after having my daughter," Shin revealed during the broadcast, surprising the hosts. He explained that while he and his wife used to enjoy drinks together, the thought of being a long-term presence for his child prompted an immediate cessation of alcohol consumption upon hearing the news of his daughter's arrival.

The actor also recounted a moving experience at a wedding where he officiated as a professor. Witnessing a bride's father struggle to let go of his daughter's hand before giving her away to the groom, Shin Hyun-joon was overcome with emotion. "At that moment, I felt the father of the bride's heart, and tears burst out," he said.

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I used to have a drink with my wife after getting married, but when I heard the word 'daughter,' I immediately quit drinking.

This poignant moment underscored for Shin Hyun-joon the depth of parental love and the preciousness of time. His newfound fatherhood has clearly brought about a significant shift in his perspective, prioritizing his daughter's well-being and future.

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At that moment, I felt the father of the bride's heart, and tears burst out.