Hwang Jung-eum Opens Up About Postpartum Depression

On the March 11 episode of SBS Plus and E Channel's variety show, Solo Because (솔로라서), Hwang Jung-eum candidly shared her struggles with postpartum depression. During the episode, she and fellow guest Ayumi reunited after some time apart. Hwang mentioned, "Ayumi's daughter is six months old. I thought it would be nice to give her some of the things that my son Kang-sik no longer uses. I invited her over and gave her all the good stuff I had saved up. Isn’t it a waste?" Ayumi expressed her gratitude, saying, "Jung-eum gave me everything, so I have nothing left to buy."

Hwang expressed her envy towards Ayumi, who recently gave birth, stating, "If I had a daughter, I would have no wishes left." Ayumi responded by discussing the challenges of postpartum weight loss, revealing, "I gained 20 kg during my pregnancy, lost 10 kg, but the rest just won’t budge."

Hwang then shared her own experience, saying, "I weighed 48 kg before pregnancy, but after giving birth, I was 80 kg. It was incredibly depressing. I experienced postpartum depression. Whenever I looked in the mirror, I would cry. I used to be so pretty, but now I feel unattractive. When will I lose this weight? I just keep crying."

Later in the episode, Hwang showcased a room filled with her children's items, which surprised everyone with its flea market-like abundance. The two women also discussed their changing bodies post-pregnancy, with Hwang stating, "I currently weigh 54 kg and I’m aiming to lose down to 51 kg," indicating that her weight loss journey is still ongoing.