PD Sun Hye Yoon, wife of famous comedian Shin Dong Yup, candidly shared the challenging time they faced when her husband accumulated a staggering 10 billion won debt from a failed business venture.
In an emotional video titled 'Dong Yup Shin's Closest Confidant Tells the Whole Story' on the YouTube channel 'Sister-in-law is K.Will', Sun Hye Yoon, a producer at MBC’s entertainment division, revealed intimate details about their financial struggles and marriage.
Reflecting on the moment when Shin Dong Yup disclosed his debt, she described his shockingly thin appearance and the overwhelming revelation of the massive debt burden. "He suddenly became as skinny as a skewer. Then he confessed that he had 10 billion won in debt. At that time, I had just given birth to my second child and was still young. The amount was so huge that I couldn't even grasp it," she shared.
Sun Hye Yoon courageously made the decision to support her family financially by utilizing her stable job to contribute to alleviating the debt. She expressed her determination, stating, "When I thought about how I should live, I decided I needed to earn money since I had a stable job. No matter what, I believed we could pay off the debt if we sold everything we had. Since I was earning a salary, I knew my family wouldn’t have to suffer. My husband didn’t waste time either, so I thought we could start over."
The producer also disclosed her practical approach during that period, mentioning, "I told him, 'Don't worry, oppa. I can make money,' but my husband was deeply moved because he thought I had unwavering faith in him. That wasn’t the case—I simply made a logical decision. It wasn’t about blindly trusting my husband."
Sun Hye Yoon highlighted her unwavering belief that they could rebuild their lives even from scratch. K.Will commended her spouse's deep trust in her throughout the ordeal.
Additionally, she shared the reasons behind her decision to marry Shin Dong Yup, emphasizing his upbringing in a loving family. Despite initial opposition from her parents, Sun Hye Yoon saw the potential for a happy life with someone who valued family harmony.
Her humorous anecdotes about her mother's reaction to the marriage proposal added a light-hearted touch to the challenging circumstances they faced together.