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Hwang Jung-eum: 'True Happiness Isn't a Big Deal...'
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Hwang Jung-eum: 'True Happiness Isn't a Big Deal...'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Hwang Jung-eum shared her feelings of happiness during a visit to a charcoal sauna.
  • She expressed that true happiness is simple and reflected on the importance of love in life.
  • The article also briefly mentions past legal and financial issues involving the actress.

Actress Hwang Jung-eum recently shared a moment of profound contentment during a visit to a charcoal sauna, captured in a video uploaded to her YouTube channel. The clip, titled 'The Day I Escaped Childcare and Also Escaped Recognition,' shows the actress marveling at the natural scenery and expressing her joy.

I'm so happy. It's been a while since I've felt this kind of happiness.

โ€” Hwang Jung-eumExpressing her feelings while relaxing at a charcoal sauna.

Lying on a ํ‰์ƒ (a traditional Korean wooden resting platform) after her sauna session, Hwang remarked, "I'm so happy. It's been a while since I've felt this kind of happiness." She added, "True happiness is really not a big deal," reflecting on the simple pleasures that bring contentment.

True happiness is really not a big deal.

โ€” Hwang Jung-eumReflecting on the simplicity of happiness.

During a recent fortune-telling session, Hwang discussed her romantic prospects, stating, "How can one live without love? Humans must love. We are born to love." When asked by the production team if she wanted to date again, she responded affirmatively, "Dating, why not? Of course, one must love." She also mused about seeking a deep and intense connection with one person.

How can one live without love? Humans must love. We are born to love.

โ€” Hwang Jung-eumDiscussing the importance of love in life.

The article also touches upon recent legal and financial matters concerning Hwang. These include a provisional seizure of a luxury detached house in Itaewon for 282 million won, which she purchased for 4.6 billion won in 2020. Additionally, she was previously indicted for embezzling approximately 4.3 billion won of company funds and received a two-year prison sentence suspended for four years in September of the previous year. She also faced controversy for establishing her one-person agency, Hoonminjeongeum Entertainment, in 2022 without registering as a cultural arts planning business for four years.

Dating, why not? Of course, one must love.

โ€” Hwang Jung-eumResponding to a question about wanting to date again.
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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.

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