"Divorce is not something just anyone does" Hwang Jung-eum looks at the courage of actress Lee Young

Actress Hwang Jung-eum took a brief break from parenting to share sincere stories of life with fellow actresses. Through her YouTube channel, Hwang Jung-eum showed herself having deep conversations that they hadn't been able to share before while eating seasonal jumbo prawns with actresses Lee Young and Yun-hui.

The gathering centered around those who formed connections through the drama 'The Escape of the Seven'. Hwang Jung-eum explained the reason for the meeting, saying, "Because we were 'The Seven', we went through a lot of hardships together," and "We relied on each other so much that we ended up gathering like this." They were connected through Jeong Eun-mi and naturally continued the conversation, forming a common ground as fellow parents of the same age. Based on the relationship they met through their work, they showed intimacy by sharing their recent news.

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For those gathered as free women, the topic naturally shifted to parenting. Hwang Jung-eum and Yun-hui expressed the difficulties in the process of raising daughters. Yun-hui mentioned the delicacy of parenting, saying, "Daughters are so emotional and sensitive, so their way of speaking and tone are important." Hwang Jung-eum also shared the reality of parenting, saying, "There are times when children don't listen at all." In particular, regarding the situation where children do not welcome their mother's drinking, Hwang Jung-eum said, "The children hate it so much when I drink. They even seriously ask if I want to die quickly," adding, "At some point, I feel stressed because I have to walk on eggshells around the children." Hwang Jung-eum continued to candidly reveal the emotions she feels as a parent, saying, "As the children grow up, I feel a sense of sadness when they say they are going to meet friends."

The hardships of parenting were also connected to life as an actress. Yun-hui drew admiration by recalling the situation not long after giving birth, saying, "I filmed when my second child was between 4 and 5 months old." Hwang Jung-eum shared the emotions she feels during the process of children growing up, adding that she feels a sense of sadness when the time comes for them to seek out friends.

"Divorce is not something just anyone does" Hwang Jung-eum speaks of Lee Young's strength

The conversation expanded to life as an actress and past personal experiences. Hwang Jung-eum expressed special respect toward actress Lee Young. Revealing her feelings when she heard the news of Lee Young's divorce in the past, Hwang Jung-eum said, "Divorce is not something just anyone does. For an actress, divorcing is a scary thing that requires enduring immense things," and "At that time, I felt that unnie was truly strong." To this, Lee Young replied, "I didn't know I was this brave," and mentioned the process of raising Ro-a.

Lee Young also mentioned her past concerns about her appearance. When Hwang Jung-eum mentioned rumors regarding her appearance that had spread in school in the past, Lee Young conveyed the weight of appearance as a celebrity, saying, "On one hand, I am worried about showing a natural appearance." She then showed a changed attitude, saying, "When I was young, I felt intimidated by having dark skin, but now, rather than striving for whitening, I accept it naturally."

They spent time enjoying seasonal jumbo prawns and sharing their respective daily lives and concerns as actresses. The trust built on their long-standing relationship led to deep conversations sharing parenting, marriage, and the professional weight of being an actress.

Source: original video (YouTube)