K-Pop Star Uhm Jung-hwa Opens Up About Battling Depression in Emotional YouTube Video

K-pop singer and actress Uhm Jung-hwa recently shared her struggles with depression, breaking into tears during a heartfelt moment.

On October 30, Uhm Jung-hwa uploaded a video titled 'Try a Bonsai Class When Your Mind is Complicated and Full of Thoughts | Uhm Jung-hwa's Hobby Vlog' on her YouTube channel 'Umaizing Uhm Jung-hwa TV'.

In the video, Uhm Jung-hwa expressed her desire to find a calming hobby to heal her mind and enjoy a date with herself as spring arrives. She decided to try a bonsai class, saying, "I wanted to learn bonsai to calm my mind and enjoy a date with myself as spring arrives." Attending a one-day bonsai class, she shared, "I don't think about anything else. It's great for clearing my mind. I only focus on how to make it more beautiful. It seems to help me forget my worries for now."

After the class, she visited a tea house and confessed, "These days, with spring here, I feel both excited and a bit depressed." Uhm Jung-hwa continued, "I feel anxious about time and how to fill it quickly. I know there's nothing I can do about it, but it's hard to shake off. Finding peace of mind today made me realize how important it is to have such moments."

As she opened up, tears began to flow. Uhm Jung-hwa said, "We don't know ourselves well enough. I feel like we push ourselves too hard. I feel like crying. Am I too much of an F?" She added, "I realized I need to take better care of myself and think about what can give me positive energy."

Reported by Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr