Hwang Jung-eum shares old photos of nine-year relationship with Kim Yong-jun

Actress Hwang Jung-eum revisited memories of her nine-year relationship with Kim Yong-jun by posting old photographs on social media on the 31st of last month. Following her recent comment on a YouTube video released on the 21st of last month that she misses him, the photos from her time on "We Got Married" have drawn significant interest.

Actress Hwang Jung-eum has revisited memories of her former boyfriend Kim Yong-jun, with whom she had a public relationship for nine years. While organizing old photographs, she shared memories ranging from her days in the group Sugar to her appearances on "High Kick Through the Roof" and "We Got Married." In particular, photos from her time as a virtual couple with Kim Yong-jun drew significant attention. Following her recent direct mention that she "misses" him, her revisiting the former lover has drawn interest to their long-standing connection.

On the 31st of last month, Hwang Jung-eum embarked on a trip down memory lane by posting several old photos on her social media. She first shared photos from her time with Sugar, writing, "How long ago was this? I look so young." The images captured the atmosphere of her prime, featuring a more youthful face and her signature dimpled smile.

She continued by sharing photos from her time appearing in the sitcom "High Kick Through the Roof," noting, "This is 'High Kick' Jung-eum." The images, showing her smiling brightly while holding a script, evoked the period between 2009 and 2010 when she was beloved by viewers. The photos captured her diverse charms, from innocent looks with long straight hair to more lively styles with short permed hair.

The most eye-catching photos were from her time on the MBC variety program "We Got Married." Introducing them as "'We Got Married' Jung-eum," she revealed photos of herself smiling brightly while wearing a white T-shirt and pants featuring character illustrations. Her updo hairstyle and bright expressions perfectly recalled the lovely atmosphere she presented on the show at the time.

These photos gained even more attention because they were taken during the period she appeared on the show with Kim Yong-jun, who was her actual partner at the time. Hwang Jung-eum and SG Wannabe member Kim Yong-jun appeared on "We Got Married" as a real-life couple, showcasing their virtual married life. The couple became a major topic of conversation among viewers as their sweet on-screen chemistry coincided with their actual dating relationship.

Hwang Jung-eum also drew attention by mentioning Kim Yong-jun in recent YouTube content. In a video released on the 21st of last month, when a subscriber asked if the two had ever run into each other by chance after breaking up, she replied, "Never. I miss him too, Yong-jun. It hasn't happened." She added, "Yong-jun is a friend with many good memories," and "He is the kind of friend I could greet very warmly if I ran into him on the street."

As they shared a public romance for a long nine years, the names of the two remain familiar to the public. With Hwang Jung-eum revisiting the time she spent with Kim Yong-jun through old photos and expressing her longing directly, interest in the former couple's current status continues. However, her remarks expressed fondness and longing for a friend with whom she shares long-standing memories, and no reunion or change in relationship has been confirmed.

Hwang Jung-eum married businessman Lee Young-don in 2016 and has two sons. Although the couple overcame a divorce crisis once to have their second son, they eventually divorced following a legal battle last May. As she continues her daily life and activities after concluding her turbulent marriage, this release of old photos has brought back memories of her peak years in the entertainment industry and her long-standing connections.

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