Shin Ae-ra: The Queen of Support for Husband Cha In-pyo's Historical Advocacy

On December 8, 2024, actress Shin Ae-ra shared an update on her personal account, showcasing her role as a supportive partner to her husband, Cha In-pyo. The post featured a photo of the couple traveling together, with Shin commenting, "I accompanied my husband to Namwon for his lecture," highlighting her steadfast support.

Cha In-pyo has dedicated the past decade to writing a novel based on the stories of comfort women, even traveling to Baekdusan to gather inspiration. He recounted his experiences meeting the elderly women, reflecting on the poignant moment when writer Cho Seon-hee took their portraits. Cha expressed his concern that as these women pass away, their stories may be lost, stating, "Who will share these stories with the next generation?"

He emphasized his desire to bring comfort to the women, noting, "There is no one to ask for forgiveness, so I hope to ease their hearts through my book." Cha also mentioned that there has been significant interest in the rights and educational materials related to his work, including a request from a professor at Istanbul University in Turkey to use it as a textbook for the Korean Studies department next semester.

Fans have responded positively, praising the couple as "conceptual actors" and expressing admiration for Cha In-pyo's commitment to sharing the history of comfort women. Comments included, "Is there another actor who addresses the history of comfort women like this?" and "I wholeheartedly support this; it truly moves me."