Actor Hwang Jung-eum revealed a weight loss journey following her first childbirth, detailing a rigorous transformation that reached an 80kg weight during pregnancy before dropping 30kg for a drama comeback, sportschosun.com reported. In a video published on her YouTube channel for an episode titled ‘반자동 다이어트 시작한 날’, Hwang discussed the physical and mental toll of her preparation to return to television.
Hwang Loses Weight After Natural Childbirth
Hwang shared that during her pregnancy, she consumed a large amount of fruit, which contributed to her weight reaching the 80kg range. Following a natural childbirth where her first son weighed 4.18kg, she discovered she weighed between 74kg and 75kg immediately after delivery. Experiencing a mental breakdown because only 5kg came off initially, she recalled that she began working intensely to lose weight over a five-month period, ultimately reaching 47.7kg.
Reflecting on her health after childbirth, Hwang noted that her back, waist, and pelvis were negatively affected, leading her to realize the importance of health for the first time. During an enzyme spa session featured in her channel’s video, she also mentioned her current weight goal, stating she aims to reach 51.7kg from her current 54kg, while emphasizing that being at 57kg makes her feel physically uncomfortable and unhealthy.
Hwang Prepares for Drama Role with Intense Regimen
The intense 30kg weight loss was driven by her preparation to star in the drama 훈남정음
. To achieve the transformation, Hwang visited a massage therapist every day except weekends for five months, enduring two-and-a-half-hour sessions that often left her crying as she questioned the hardship caused by her eating habits. She recalled that a therapist told her to be grateful for having work, which helped stop her tears.
Despite her strict regimen and dedication to the project, Hwang expressed lingering heartbreak over the drama’s reception, stating: 근데 ‘훈남정음’이 잘 안 돼서 너무 속상했던 기억이 있다
. She added that because she staked everything on losing weight for that single production, she now believes that nothing requires such extreme stakes and that moderation is preferable.
