Hwang Seok-jeong makes public marriage plea at 55, citing loneliness

Actress Hwang Seok-jeong has made a public plea for marriage, opening up about the realities of being single at 55 and her honest desire for a partner. Revealing the hardships of navigating filming sites alone without an agency, she expressed a deep longing for a companion to share her life with, moving beyond a simple wish for marriage.

Hwang appeared on episode 978 of the MBC entertainment program 'Radio Star' on the 26th, alongside Lee Joon-hyuk, Seo Eunkwang, and Yoo Young-woo, to discuss her recent life and career.

During the broadcast, Kim GuRa noted her recent absence from variety shows, stating, "Nowadays, if people aren't trying to get married or aren't already married, there aren't many variety programs for them to appear on." In response, Hwang elicited laughter by replying as if she had been waiting for the comment, "I am planning to get married."

While describing her current state as "always the same," Hwang noted that she has become "more stimulating and more aesthetic." She confessed, "Because I live suppressing myself so much, my desires keep growing," adding, "I'm dying of loneliness." Rather than an exaggerated joke for the sake of the show, the actress used direct language to express the emotional needs of someone who has lived alone for a long time.

She also expressed a direct intention for a public marriage proposal. Hwang confessed, "It's no use even if I say directly, 'I'm a good woman,' because at my age, doing that makes me look a bit vulgar." Nevertheless, she added, "I wish there were a company or someone who could realize my overflowing talent and my ideals and dreams."

When Kim GuRa asked if she wanted someone who could be both a manager and a man, Hwang highlighted the practical difficulties she faces without an agency.

In fact, Hwang revealed her experience of using intercity buses alone to travel to remote, dusty filming locations during the production of the movie 'Hope.' She said, "It was hard commuting by intercity bus," and mentioned that she would often ask colleagues, "Take me with you when you go," just to catch a ride to the set.

She then lightened the mood with her signature quirky humor, saying, "I tried my best to get close to people just so I could get a ride," adding, "People around me were scared because I was holding a saw as a prop.""

Kim GuRa even offered to be her "one-day manager." However, the essence of the relationship Hwang desires is different from mere professional assistance. She explained that she feels an especially heavy emotional burden when relationships end, saying, "I like relationships that last long. If we break up quickly, my heart aches."

In particular, her confession that "Even in elementary school, if my desk partner changed, I would lie down for six months" showed that her loneliness stems from a deep-seated desire for continuous, stable relationships rather than just being alone.

A graduate of the Department of Korean Traditional Music at Seoul National University, Hwang began her career on the theater stage, eventually building a reputation for unique and intense characters in films and dramas. She has maintained a distinctive presence in works such as 'Misaeng,' 'She Was Pretty,' and 'The Man from Nowhere,' carving out her own acting world apart from the typical images demanded by mainstream media.

What she revealed on this broadcast was not the glamorous private life of a celebrity, but an honest reflection on the meaning of companionship in middle age. While she has portrayed countless characters, in reality, she is seeking someone to share her daily life and provide long-term stability.

Hwang's public plea is less a declaration for marriage itself and more a confession of the desire for companionship after a long period of solitude. This is why her direct remark, "I'm dying of loneliness," left both laughter and a poignant impression.