Actress Hwang Jung-eum drew criticism from Korean netizens after she again mentioned her former boyfriend, SG Wannabe member Kim Yong-jun, in a YouTube video posted on October 21.

What did Hwang say in the video?

The video, titled '황금이들에게 질문세례 받는 날', showed Hwang answering questions from subscribers. When one asked whether she had ever run into Kim by chance after their breakup, she said she never had and added that she would like to see him. She described him as a friend with many good memories and said she could greet him warmly if they met on the street.

How long did Hwang and Kim date?

According to the report, the two began dating publicly in 2006 and dated for about 10 years before splitting in 2015. Hwang later married professional golfer-turned-businessman Lee Young-don in 2016 and has two sons. She has since divorced him and is raising the boys alone.

Why are netizens unhappy?

The report says this is not the first time Hwang has mentioned Kim since their breakup, as she also referred to him on variety shows in 2024 and 2025. Many online users said she keeps bringing up her ex without considering how he might feel, and called the remarks selfish and inconsiderate. Others noted that Hwang may have meant no harm and was simply answering a viewer's question honestly.

For international fans

Hwang is known in Korea for her long acting career and has been a frequent presence on YouTube and variety programs. Korean celebrity news often focuses on how public figures talk about past relationships, which is why the topic drew strong reactions here.