Shin Ae-ra Opens Up About Aging and Health Changes
Actress Shin Ae-ra (신애라), 57, recently shared her experiences with aging and the changes in her health. In a video posted on her YouTube channel on May 30, titled "My Body Isn't the Same Anymore. How Are You, My Fans?" she discussed her current health issues.
Wearing a clear aligner, she noted that her speech was affected, saying, "My teeth keep clashing and breaking. This vibration causes my gums to recede. As I age, I experience all sorts of symptoms."
Reflecting on her age, she mentioned, "Turning 57 this year feels really different. I’ve been on the show 'My Precious Child' (금쪽같은 내 새끼) for five years now. Sometimes, when I see old episodes on Netflix, I’m shocked at how young I looked. It’s nice to see that version of myself, but it also makes me compare it to how I look now, leading me to think, 'I’m getting old.'"
However, Shin Ae-ra expressed her determination to change her mindset. "I often find myself comparing my current self to who I was yesterday, a year ago, or five years ago. Back then, my teeth didn’t break from clashing, and I could shoot all night without feeling tired the next day. I digested food easily, but now I keep comparing my past self to who I am today," she explained.
She concluded by emphasizing the importance of focusing on her current age and comparing herself to peers rather than her younger self, stating, "I think it’s better for my mental health to aim for better health by looking at those around me who are the same age."
Shin Ae-ra has been married to actor Cha In-pyo (차인표) since 1995, and they have three children: a son, Jeong-min (정민), born in 1998, and two adopted daughters, Ye-eun (예은), born in 2005, and Ye-jin (예진), born in 2008.
