Actress Hwang Jung-eum acknowledged the embezzlement charge and bowed her head, which has intensified the public’s sorrow given that she has candidly shared her warm daily life with her family through her broadcasts.
Hwang Jung-eum first revealed her life with her two sons and mother through the SBS Plus show ‘Because I’m Single’ Season 2 that aired in March. Enjoying breakfast with her two sons in the living room, she said, “The kids are growing up too fast, so I want to capture every moment in my eyes,” showcasing her special maternal love by holding their hands tightly on the way to school. Even while balancing childcare, household chores, and work, she practiced ‘full-body parenting’ with her kids by playing trampoline and tag, which resonated deeply with viewers.
Following her mother and two sons, Hwang Jung-eum caught attention by publicly revealing her father for the first time on the broadcast aired on the 13th, about two months later. She met her father, who lives in Jeju, at Gimpo Airport, together with her two sons. She relayed their close father-daughter relationship by stating, “Dad is like a pillar in my life,” and shared a touching story of how her father came to Jeju to spend time with her during her divorce.
Notably, Hwang Jung-eum’s father offered practical advice, saying, “Do not remarry. Just living as a mother without deviation is enough.” Hwang Jung-eum firmly responded, “I also have no intention of remarrying,” revealing her determination to dedicate her life to her two children, which drew passionate support from those watching.
As the entire family revealed themselves in front of the camera, sharing their sincere daily lives, the revelation of the “4.2 billion won embezzlement charge” that erupted on the 15th was shocking. Hwang Jung-eum recently stated in a position statement, “I invested in coins with revenue from my entertainment activities at my company, which is 100% my equity,” noting, “My judgment was immature. I disposed of personal assets to repay a significant portion and am in the process of sorting out the remaining amount.”
However, given that Hwang Jung-eum shared the responsibilities and human struggles of a ‘solo working mom’ by revealing her sons, mother, and father through her broadcasts, this controversy leaves a more complicated aftertaste. Amid voices of sorrow questioning, “How did it come to this?” and responses of, “Still, I support her for acknowledging and taking responsibility honestly,” attention is focused on how Hwang Jung-eum will resolve this situation and rise again.
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