'90-Year-Old' Shin Goo Under Treatment for Heart Failure... "My Body Doesn't Do as I Wish, But There's Still Strength Left" [Star Scene]

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• Press Conference for the Play "The Merchant of Venice"

Regarding the reason why actor Shin Goo continues to appear on stage despite being 90 years old and undergoing treatment for heart failure, he smiled and said, "My body doesn't do as I wish, but since I want to do it, I do it."

On the 12th, a press conference for the play "The Merchant of Venice" (directed by Oh Kyung-taek) was held at NOL Seogyung Square in Hwehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Attendees at the press conference included director Oh Kyung-taek and actors Shin Goo, Park Geun-hyung, Lee Seung-ju, Kai Choi Soo-young, Won Jin-ah, Lee Sang-yoon, Kim Seul-gi, Kim Ah-young, Choi Jung-heon, Park Myung-hoon, and Han Se-ra.

"The Merchant of Venice" is restructured to center on the clash between mercy, revenge, and choice, based on Shakespeare's representative comedy, while maintaining the structure of the classic and highlighting the emotions and conflicts between characters.

Park Company, which caused a great stir with "Waiting for Godot," and director Oh Kyung-taek have reunited, and the news of actors Shin Goo and Park Geun-hyung's participation drew attention. Park Geun-hyung will play the role of Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, while Shin Goo will take on the role of the Duke, symbolizing the law and order of Venice.

Shin Goo is currently performing in "The French Vault" and has also joined rehearsals for "The Merchant of Venice." When asked about his current health condition and the motivation behind his work, Shin Goo said, "I do it because I want to, because it is enjoyable and rewarding." He added, "As I get older, my body doesn't do as I wish. Despite various efforts, time cannot be defeated." Shin Goo then said, "However, since there is still strength left, I use that as motivation to keep doing theater," receiving applause.

Born in 1936, Shin Goo previously withdrew from the revival of the play "Last Session" in 2022 due to deteriorating health, was diagnosed with heart failure, and underwent a pacemaker implantation procedure. Even with an artificial pacemaker, Shin Goo continues to burn with passion on stage. While his heart beats with the power of a machine, his passion cannot be stopped.

Despite his vision, hearing, and physical stamina no longer being what they once were, the public is showering Shin Goo with support for his passion for acting, which is no less than that of a 20-something actor.

Meanwhile, the play "The Merchant of Venice" will be performed at the National Theater's Haoreum Theater from July 8 to August 9.

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