# Hwang Bo-ra Shares IVF Setbacks in Second-Child Journey

- URL: https://unnienote.app/en/news/hwang-bo-ra-ivf-second-child-update-5aec2c
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:06:17.121Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Actress Hwang Bo-ra has shared on YouTube that her IVF attempt for a second child hit setbacks before a later procedure succeeded.

## Key points

1. The egg retrieval initially failed before a re-test showed follicles
2. Hwang said she would not give up on conceiving this year
3. Her film 'Suneung, The Secret of the Questions' opens October 28

## 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.

## FAQ

### When does Hwang Bo-ra's new film open?

Her comedy film 'Suneung, The Secret of the Questions' is set to open on October 28, marking her return to the big screen.

### Who is Hwang Bo-ra's father-in-law?

Her father-in-law is veteran actor Kim Yong-gun, the father of her husband Cha Hyun-woo.

### Has Hwang Bo-ra had a child?

Yes, Hwang and her husband Cha Hyun-woo welcomed a son in 2024.

## Sources

- [서울경제](https://www.sedaily.com/article/20104281)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._