On January 18, a short video titled “Part 2. The Real Reason Why Suzie Unleashed Her Tears” was posted on the “Feel me Couple” YouTube channel. In the video, Ryu Philip’s sister Suzie appeared and reflected on the time she spent with her younger brother.
Suzie mentioned, “I look just like I did in the photos of my twenties,” as he walked side by side with Ryu Philip. With a bright smile, he threw his arm around his younger brother’s shoulders. Then he joked, “We have aged so much” bringing laughter to the scene. The video also showed footage of Ryu Philip and Suzie in their twenties, attracting attention.
Suzie shared, “Philip and I have never gone out or had fun together,” explaining that his younger brother was always busy. However, he said he had tried to attend his concerts and make an effort. He also shared, “Philip had to go to the dorms with the other members,” while trying to hold back tears.
He continued, “The only thing I could do was go to Lotte World when there was a concert,” get excited. Suzie expressed, “I had no memories with my younger brother when I was in my twenties” adding, “I was alone.” In response, Mina had prepared concert tickets for both her husband, Ryu Philip, and Suzie.
It wasn’t until the brothers reached their 30s that they were finally able to date. Suzie confided, “I felt really frustrated while having surgery in the hospital.” He said, “So many emotions overwhelmed me” and thanked Mina for arranging the opportunity for her and Philip to watch a musical together.
Viewers of the video responded with comments like: “Mina’s attention to both her husband and sister-in-law is so beautiful,” “Suzie looks so pure in her twenties,” AND “I hope Suzie’s twenties were innocent and her thirties are brilliant.”
Previously, Mina had actively supported Suzie’s weight loss since August of the previous year. With Mina’s help, Suzie successfully managed diet and exercise, losing 51kg, from 150kg to 99kg, which caught the attention of many. Additionally, Mina fully covered the costs of her sister-in-law’s hernia surgery and medical expenses.
On January 10, Mina appeared on KBS morning talk show “AM Plaza” and explained why she helped her sister-in-law with her weight loss journey. He explained, “When my mother passed away suddenly last March, I realized how important health is.”
He continued, “To protect my sister-in-law’s health, I made her quit her job and start training at my house.” He added, “I gave her a salary, a bonus and even helped her find a house in Seoul, essentially turning her career into that of a dieter.”
Shim Mina, also known as Mina, is a South Korean singer and dancer who rose to fame during the 2002 World Cup before launching her career as a K-pop singer. Ryu Philip, a South Korean model and singer, gained public attention in 2015 when it was revealed that he was dating Mina, who is 17 years his senior. Despite her family’s disapproval, the couple married in 2018.
