Actor Yoon Shi-Yoon Spectators surprised with an honest and sincere confession during his appearance of 1 June in the SBS variety show My old baby. Known for his disciplined lifestyle and the clean image, Yoon revealed a deeply personal reason for having suddenly left Korea last year: studying English in the Philippines.
Halfway through the informal dinner with the cast of the show, Yoon brownfully got up and rushed away, it was time for his online English lesson. This gaze to its rigorous daily routine, which also includes an extreme ordinosity of the kitchen and dopamine reduction practices, has mentioned a man in a serious mission of self-mocked.
But it was what he shared after he really moved the audience.
“One day, my mother gave me a textbook in English and I looked at myself in a variety show”, Talked Yoon. “I realized that I could not speak English at all. I felt pathetic.” He continued, “There are so many situations on the set that require to speak with foreign staff. I was not prepared. I was ashamed and regretted how lazy I had been.”
Yoon said that the realization led to a turning point. He decided to leave Korea for the Philippines to immerse himself in English training, with the aim of breaking through the linguistic barrier that had cost him international opportunities. “I didn’t want to lose more possibilities”, He explained.
Now again in Korea, his stay is full of textbooks in English and studying the language has become part of his daily life. Also the hosts of My old baby They were visibly affected by its extreme self -discipline and motivation to grow.
Yoon Shi-Yoon’s first appearance on the show showed more than its usual ordered and perfectionist habits, has revealed a vulnerable and stimulating side of an actor who strives to improve himself. Fans praised his honesty and determination, defining his story a refreshing reminder of the value of humility and hard work.