What happened in Hwang Bo-ra's IVF update?

Actress Hwang Bo-ra has documented her IVF treatment for a second child on her YouTube channel, Hwang Bo-ra Variety. In a video posted on October 20, she showed repeated blood tests and an egg retrieval procedure, and openly shared her disappointment along the way.

What setbacks did she face?

At one point, test results were hard to interpret as clear follicles, and she said she was disappointed. Later, during the retrieval, she was unable to collect eggs and said she was devastated, calling the outcome hard to accept.

| Stage | What she reported | |---|---| | Blood test | Follicles were unclear; she said she would not give up this year | | Growth hormone | Dose was lowered, but she said she swelled noticeably | | First retrieval | Failed, leaving her discouraged | | Re-test a month later | Follicles confirmed; procedure completed |

How is she doing now?

After re-testing about a month later, Hwang confirmed follicles and said the procedure went through. She admitted she had been nervous that the retrieval might fail again.

Who is Hwang Bo-ra?

Hwang was born in 1983 and is 43 this year. She married actor Cha Hyun-woo in 2022, the second son of veteran actor Kim Yong-gun and younger brother of actor Ha Jung-woo. The couple welcomed a son in 2024.

For international fans

Hwang is known for her acting career and her public sharing of her fertility journey. Her return to the big screen comes with the comedy film 'Suneung, The Secret of the Questions,' which opens on October 28. Check local cinema listings or the film's official channels for showtimes in your country.