Recently, at comedian Shim Hyun-seop's luxurious wedding, '26th generation' actress Shim Eun-ha made a surprise appearance via a currency call, sharing her voice after a long time and garnering intense interest from fans. Amid this, the situation drew attention with rumors of her return. However, it ended up being a fraud scheme, leaving both disappointment and regret.
Recently, although Shim Eun-ha did not directly attend Shim Hyun-seop's wedding, she made a call to '25th generation' Shim Hyun-seop, saying, “I didn’t know because I don’t watch TV. I thought it was really great that you are getting married. Congratulations.” She conveyed her heartfelt wishes and added, “I heard that your wife is a really nice person. Isn’t the wedding preparation very difficult? Let’s have a meal together separately,” showcasing her friendly and warm side. In response, Shim Hyun-seop said, “Thank you so much, sister-in-law. I will come and greet you after the wedding,” creating a warm atmosphere.
In this way, the voice of Shim Eun-ha, made public after a long time, instantly raised fans' expectations for her return. Since her retirement from the entertainment industry in 2001, she has rarely appeared in front of the public, and she is still remembered by many as a 'legendary actress.' Consequently, reactions mixed with anticipation poured in, with comments like, “Is she finally coming back?” and “If Shim Eun-ha is sharing her voice like this, could it be a sign of her return?”
However, not long after, the truth behind Shim Eun-ha's return rumors surfaced as a fraud scheme, further increasing public disappointment. Last year, a production company officially announced it had signed a return contract with Shim Eun-ha, but this was confirmed to be a criminal act by a third party that misused Shim Eun-ha's name. As a result of the trial, the individual was sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison, with 4 years of probation, revealing that both Shim Eun-ha and the production company were victims.
In response, internet users expressed their disappointment, saying, “I was really looking forward to her return, but this is so empty,” “I waited so long, and it turns out to be a scam; how regrettable,” and “I just hope she stays healthy.”
Shim Eun-ha is still a name vividly remembered by the public. The impact of her presence, which created such a significant response from just a momentary voice, reaffirmed her status as a 'national actress' that remains unchanged over time.
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