The unwavering 22-year love story of 'The Boss' Cha In Pyo and his wife.

The South Korean actor and actress Shin Ae Ra said that if there is a next life, they would still wish to "share joys and sorrows together."

Cha In Pyo (born 1967) and Shin Ae Ra (1969)They are the most exemplary and happiest couple in the Korean entertainment industry. The couple married at the peak of their careers, giving up fame to dedicate their time to their family and sponsor hundreds of orphans.After 22 years together, they still cherish each other as much as they did when they first fell in love.

According to Naver, when asked which celebrity couple is the most admired, most Koreans answered: "Cha In Pyo and Shin Ae Ra."

Between 1987 and 1993, Cha In Pyo was the "dream man" of millions of Korean women.Because of his handsome, masculine looks and being the favorite son of a shipping tycoon.DaumBack then, the actor received hundreds of love letters every day, but he focused solely on his career.

In 1994,Cha In PyocloseMy love, I give you along with two beautiful women.Lee Seung Yeon and Shin Ae Ra.At that time,Both the media and fans have been pairing him with Lee Seung Yeon, the 1992 Miss Korea runner-up. However,Cha In Pyo is once again madly pursuing Ae Ra.

*In Pyo, Ae Ra, and Lee Seung Yeon in a 1994 entertainment program.

He shared, "The first time I saw Ae Ra, I immediately fell in love and wanted to marry her. I unconsciously kept looking towards her."each time a scene is finished.Every smile, every flick of the hair, or whenAe RaReading the script attentively always moves me. With each passing day, I pray that my heart will...she"They will turn towards me." Therefore,The actor always makes his co-stars listen to him tell stories about himself, so that they can reveal their thoughts, feelings, and future plans.

Film directorMy love for youLee Jin Seok once said, "He always made up excuses to buy food for the entire film crew, but everyone knew that the person In Pyo wanted to care for and look after was Ae Ra. The affectionate look in his eyes whenever he looked at Ae Ra made me think they would be together for a long time."

*Cha In Pyo and Shin Ae Ra in "My Love for You"

Initially, Ae Ra always refused, fearing the young man was just "playing around." However, faced with his persistent advances...In Pyo, cAt the end of 1994,Shin Ae Ra accepts the confession of love.March 1995,star coupleThey announced their marriage. Fans and the media were surprised because they were still in their 20s and at the peak of their careers.

Cha In Pyo said he wanted to get married early because he witnessed his parents' situation.farewellFrom the sixth grade onwards, despite living in luxury, the four talented brothers still yearned for a complete family life.At their wedding, they promised to have one child together and adopt children. After the joyous occasion, In Pyo enlisted in the army, leaving Ae Ra to manage the household alone.

Previously, Shin Ae Ra was considered a talented actress with no scandals. After getting married, the beautiful actress withdrew from the spotlight to dedicate her time to her family. In 1998, Cha Jeong Min, the couple's first son, was born.ButThe baby was born. In Pyo was by his wife's side during childbirth, and he cried when he saw her in pain.

In every interview, In Pyo always expresses his deep respect for his wife. He confided, "I am always grateful to life for bringing Ae Ra into my life. Not only is she gentle and virtuous, but in my heart, she is also an angel. For my sake, she became a homemaker. Without Ae Ra, I wouldn't be as successful as I am today."

A well-known journalist in Korea once publicly revealed a letter overflowing with love from the movie star.The BossSent to his wife in 2001, the actor wrote: “I married you with just a gold ring, thinking I could make you happy. But all this time, only I have lived comfortably, while you have had to struggle and work hard… I said I loved you unconditionally when we got married, but now I want to retract that statement. Because this year I love you more than last year, today more than yesterday. Tomorrow I will love you more than today. Please live a long life so I can love you even more deeply.” (excerpt from)Naver.

Shin Ae Ra said that actor Cha is an exemplary husband, always respecting his wife's opinions and frequently "reporting" where he is and when he will be home.

Shin Ae Ra jokingly calls herself a "dictator" because she controls the finances and gives her husband pocket money. She shared, "In Pyo always calls and asks, 'Where are you? When are you coming home? Come home quickly!' whenever I go out. Sometimes I feel like having such a possessive husband is quite restrictive."

On television, dThe lovely actress once said, "Many Korean fathers tend to be careless in educating their children, but my husband is the opposite; he always pays attention to teaching and caring for our children. Therefore, I give him a perfect score."

Shin Ae Ra saidMiss CShe has never regretted marrying early and leaving her acting career. "Compared to my artistic career, In Pyo and my children are far more important. If I were born again, I would still want to be with him. He is the person I respect the most."

*Cha In Pyo knelt down and expressed his love for his wife.

Cha In Pyo and his wife are also beloved by Koreans for their charitable acts towards those less fortunate.They are actively involved in volunteer work, serving as ambassadors for organizations supporting impoverished children both domestically and internationally, participating in preventing child abuse, and building orphanages and shelters for the needy.

Celebrity coupleadopttwo girls - Ye Eun (months)12/2005) and Ye Jin(January 2008)On the programThank youIn 2013, Cha In Pyo shared: "Since we already had a son, we wanted a daughter. When we adopted our first child, Ae Ra and I were very happy. We thought it would be wonderful to have another angel."

* The two adopted daughters of Cha In Pyo and his wife

In addition, Cha In Pyo and Shin Ae Ra becamegodparentsThey provide financial support to hundreds of other orphans until they reach adulthood. They believe that these children need the protection of adults, and that when they grow up, they will continue to give love to those less fortunate.

The artists wish to remain healthy so that they can spend the rest of their lives accompanying and helping many people.

The couple has quietly contributed hundreds of millions of won to the charities Good Neighbors and Compassion over the past two decades.

The celebrity couple once said, "The love of fans, fame, money... are temporary loans, not possessions of artists. We must strive to reciprocate the public's affection and have a duty to give that love back to those who are less fortunate." The couple was honored by the South Korean government for their charitable activities.

*Cha In Pyo and his wife dressed simply while doing charity work in Ethiopia.

Veteran actor Choi Bul Am shared: “Every time I look at Cha In Pyo and Shin Ae Ra, I find them so beautiful. Their thoughts and actions are all positive. In Pyo and his wife behave appropriately and humbly towards senior artists and colleagues.”

According to VNE