7 IVF Attempts, 2 Miscarriages Including Twins, 1 Son Dead — Korean Star Triggers Heartbreak
A Korean star tearfully revealed that she had experienced two heartbreaking miscarriages, including one with twins, during her past in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments.
On the 2nd, a video titled “Crying Uncontrollably During the Daytime Meeting While Preparing for IVF” was uploaded to the YouTube channel Boriety. In the video, Hwang Bo Ra, who is preparing for her second child, met with comedian Oh Nami and Sung Hyun Joo to share honest stories about pregnancy.
In the video, Sung Hyun Joo opened up about her IVF journey, confessing the physical and mental pain she endured. She said, “I had IVF seven times. I miscarried twins once in the middle and had another miscarriage, totaling two miscarriages,” eliciting sympathy.
Sung Hyun Joo shared, “When I lost both twins, I decided I really couldn’t continue anymore. I realized that getting pregnant wasn’t the end, so I took a year off because I thought I couldn’t do it anymore.”
However, her longing for a child did not fade easily. She added, “But IVF is like an addiction. I had no money left. I thought I’d try just once more, eating whatever I wanted and being relaxed, and then finally there were two strong lines [on the pregnancy test].” She revealed this miraculous moment of successful pregnancy after much effort, moving viewers deeply.
Sung Hyun Joo debuted as a comedian in KBS’s 22nd recruitment in 2007 and was widely loved. In 2020, she endured the immense pain of losing her first son. Afterwards, in 2022, she published an essay documenting her experiences caring for her son, donating all proceeds and receiving heartfelt support from the public. She later shared the news of her second pregnancy in August 2025 and gave birth to a healthy daughter in September, receiving many congratulations.
Having overcome two miscarriages and heartbreaking farewells, Sung Hyun Joo endured seven rounds of IVF fueled solely by her desperate desire to meet her child. The genuine tears and challenges shared by these mothers provide a powerful message of comfort and encouragement to many struggling couples facing infertility.
Viewers reacted strongly to the video, commenting, “My heart broke hearing about the seven rounds of IVF and losing twins. Thank you, Sung Hyun Joo, for holding on,” “Tears came when she said IVF feels like an addiction. Only those who’ve been through infertility treatments know how painful it is,” “Seeing Hwang Bo Ra and Sung Hyun Joo comforting each other feels so sincere. I hope their daughters only bring them happiness,” and “It’s so touching that after preparing with a calm mind, she finally saw those two strong lines.“
