From Shim Eu-ddeum to Ha Jae-suk: Stars Announcing 'DINK' Lifestyles, Redefining Family Values

Fitness personality Shim Eu-ddeum has recently captured public attention by declaring her decision to become a 'DINK' (Double Income, No Kids) during an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Hyunee'.

Expressing surprise at the daily routine of working mom Lee Hyun-ee, who wakes up at 6:50 AM for childcare, Shim Eu-ddeum exclaimed, "It's too much. Do you have to wake up at that time even if you drink?" She empathized deeply before humorously announcing her DINK status. Born in 1990, Shim Eu-ddeum married in 2018.

Her declaration brings renewed focus to other celebrities who have chosen a childfree life centered on their marriage. Comedian Shin Ki-roo also revealed in February on the YouTube content 'JD Video' that "90% of the time, I want to live without children. I'm happy living this way," confessing to living a life close to a DINK.

When fellow cast members Yoo Min-sang, Kim Min-kyung, and Park Young-jin agreed, saying, "There are many couples living without children these days," Shin Ki-roo wittily responded, "There aren't that many opportunities for contraception," eliciting laughter. Shin Ki-roo married a non-celebrity one year her senior in 2019.

Actress Ha Jae-suk had previously stated on broadcasts that "I declared being a DINK the moment I got married." Married in 2016 to the handsome Lee Jun-haeng, Ha Jae-suk shared on the 2021 SBS program 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 – You Are My Destiny' that she had informed both families of her decision to live without children.

She remarked, "I like children, but it's also happy to enjoy hobbies together," expressing satisfaction with her life with her husband. Husband Lee Jun-haeng reciprocated her affection, stating, "I like living joyfully with my wife just like this."

The successive 'DINK declarations' by these celebrities illustrate the diversifying forms of marriage and family. They represent a move away from the conventional notion that marriage is incomplete without children, instead embracing personal paths to happiness.

Shim Eu-ddeum is a renowned fitness athlete and media personality, widely loved for promoting a healthy lifestyle. Even after marriage, she continues her active broadcasting career through consistent exercise and self-care. She has been connecting more closely with fans through her YouTube channel, sharing various aspects of her daily life.