Although debuting as an actress on SBS drama series Medical Center in 2000, as well as being a model for major endorsement companies such as LG Cyon and Olay, Shin Ae mainly portrayed supporting characters on television, her biggest roles being in KBS's Summer Scent in 2003, and Empress Cheonchu in 2009.
Her popularity skyrocketed when she was cast in MBC's reality show We Got Married with Clazziquai member Alex.
[2] However, it was later revealed that they would leave the show anyway, for the reason of filming schedule conflicts for Shinae's drama Empress Cheonchu.
[citation needed] Alex and Shin Ae made their official exit from the show on November 16, 2008.
On May 28, 2009, Shinae married Park Jae Gwan, a close family friend, at Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel in Seoul.