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Actress Hwang Shin-hye supports brother's art exhibition after his paralysis
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Actress Hwang Shin-hye supports brother's art exhibition after his paralysis

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Hwang Shin-hye visited her brother Hwang Jung-eon's solo exhibition, showcasing his 30 years of painting with his mouth.
  • Hwang Jung-eon became a quadriplegic at age 29 after an accident, but was inspired by his sister to pursue art.
  • The program "Hwang Shin-hye's Together We Live" will feature the siblings' story, highlighting Hwang Shin-hye's dedicated care for her brother.

Actress Hwang Shin-hye visited the solo exhibition of her brother, Hwang Jung-eon, a mouth-painting artist who has been creating art for approximately 30 years. The event, featured on KBS 1TV's "Hwang Shin-hye's Together We Live," will reveal the story of the siblings.

Jung-eon, who has been painting with his mouth for about three decades, held his personal exhibition. Shin-hye, accompanied by actress Yang Jeong-a, visited the exhibition. Yang Jeong-a was moved to tears, empathizing with the effort and sincerity embedded in Jung-eon's artwork.

Shin-hye's close friends, actress Choi Myung-gil and singer Kim Wan-sun, also attended the exhibition to support Jung-eon. Jung-eon remarked on his sister's personality, saying, "The closer we get, the more intense her scolding becomes." Shin-hye was observed assisting her brother with his mobility and adjusting his attire, demonstrating her close involvement in his daily life.

The closer we get, the more intense her scolding becomes.

โ€” Hwang Jung-eonJung-eon described his sister Hwang Shin-hye's personality.

It was revealed that Shin-hye was the one who encouraged Jung-eon to pursue a career as a mouth-painting artist. Jung-eon, who was healthy enough to enlist in the Marine Corps, became a quadriplegic at the age of 29 following an accident. His mother recalled the difficult time, expressing sorrow over the lack of a "pill to stop tears."

Jung-eon shared that during his hospitalization after the accident, Shin-hye stayed by his side throughout the night on days she wasn't filming, providing care and support. The program promises to offer a touching look at their bond and Jung-eon's artistic journey.

Why isn't there a pill to stop tears?

โ€” Hwang Shin-hye's motherRecalling the difficult period after Jung-eon's accident.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.