▲ South Korean actress Go Hyun-jung appears on this still photo of tvN's "You Quiz on the Block," aired on Nov. 27, 2024 and provided by the broadcaster on the next day. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Yonhap) -- Veteran actress Go Hyun-jung opened up about her relationship with her children and personal life during her appearance on tvN's "You Quiz on the Block," marking her return to talk shows after 15 years.

 

On the episode aired on Wednesday, Go addressed the public curiosity surrounding her children, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Shinsegae Group Chairman Jung Yong-jin. She said, "Many people wonder if I see my kids. A mother is supposed to be comfortable, but for me, that's not the case."

 

She continued, "Not living with them made me feel awkward and not at ease. I didn’t realize how painful it would be to not have that closeness. It’s something that can’t be filled—it’s gone, and that breaks my heart."

 

During the episode, Go also reminisced about her 20s and a love that left a profound mark. "I started dating out of the blue, and I didn’t know relationships could be so much fun," she said, describing how love consumed her youth. "It hit me deeply and painted my entire 20s. But it doesn’t come around often."

 

▲ South Korean actress Go Hyun-jung appears on these still photos of tvN's "You Quiz on the Block," aired on Nov. 27, 2024 and provided by the broadcaster on the next day. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

Debuting as an actress in 1989 after her Miss Korea success, Go quickly rose to stardom with dramas like Eyes of Dawn, Mother’s Sea, and Sandglass. At the height of her career, she surprised the public by announcing her marriage and retirement from the entertainment industry. Reflecting on that time, she admitted, "I was so immersed in romance that even filming felt like an interference. When I looked back after having my first child, I felt guilty, thinking, ‘What have I been doing?’ I thought I was living perfectly, but cracks in my life were already showing."

 

After returning to acting in 2005 with the drama Spring Day, Go achieved massive success with her role as Mishil in Queen Seondeok and continued to earn praise for performances in dramas like The Queen’s Classroom, Dear My Friends, Reflection of You, and Mask Girl.

 

Go has recently embraced new platforms, launching a personal YouTube channel and actively engaging with fans on social media. She explained, "Some people view this as a reflection of my relationship with my children and feel pity for me, but I don’t want to be a burden to them." 

 

She added tearfully, "I want to show my kids that I’m living brightly and wholeheartedly, and as an actress, I want to repay the love I’ve received from the public."

 

Concluding her heartfelt conversation, Go shared a final plea: "I don’t want to be seen as ungrateful. I want to do well. Please give me a little support and don’t be too harsh on me. I just want to live well as Go Hyun-jung, born in 1971 in Korea, alongside all of you. I hope there won’t be too many misunderstandings about me."

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