Newlywed Ham Eun-jung Credits Sauna Sessions for Her Stunning Bridal Glow

Actress and former T-ara member Ham Eun-jung has opened up about her unconventional beauty secret, crediting regular sauna visits for helping her maintain a flawless complexion on her wedding day and throughout her busy filming schedule.

From Idol to Devoted Sauna Enthusiast

In a YouTube video uploaded to her personal channel on February 27, Ham shared her relaxation routine at a private sauna, titling the vlog "Reducing Puffiness at a Solo Sauna with a What's In My Bag Twist." The actress explained that exhausting outdoor shoots for her current drama had left her body swollen and fatigued, driving her to seek warmth and relief through regular sauna sessions.

Ham recalled that during her time as an idol, she rarely had the chance to visit public bathhouses. Even when her parents took her as a child, she found them uncomfortably hot and unenjoyable. Now, however, she described the experience as her personal paradise, likening it to a heavenly retreat where she can fully decompress from her demanding work schedule.

The Wedding Day Secret

Perhaps the most memorable revelation came when Ham connected her sauna habit to her wedding day appearance. The actress married acclaimed film director Kim Byung-woo, known for directing The Terror Live and PMC: The Bunker, in November 2025. Despite having an intense filming schedule the day before the ceremony, Ham said her face looked remarkably fresh and puffiness-free on her wedding day.

She attributed the result entirely to a sauna session at the wedding venue hotel, explaining that a combination of a half-bath followed by a full sauna session dramatically reduced her facial swelling overnight. The experience was so transformative that it solidified her devotion to the practice.

Balancing Career and Newlywed Life

Ham has been keeping busy on both personal and professional fronts since her marriage. She is currently starring in the MBC daily drama First Man, connecting with viewers through her acting while also sharing glimpses of her newlywed life through her YouTube channel. As someone who naturally runs cold, she explained that sauna has become an essential part of her self-care regimen rather than a luxury.

The former T-ara star, who first debuted with the iconic K-pop group before transitioning into a successful acting career, has found a devoted audience eager to follow her journey as she navigates married life alongside her thriving drama career. Her candid approach to sharing beauty tips and lifestyle content continues to resonate with fans who have followed her evolution from idol to actress.