[5] She has acted in South Korean dramas including Between Miss and Ma'am (2004)[6] and Could Love Become Money (2012).

[9][10] While working in a pasta restaurant, Hwangbo was discovered by producer and comedian Lee Sang-min.

During this time, she cultivated an unfeminine image, due to her strong gestures of frankness and simplicity.

In May 2008, Hwangbo joined the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) reality show We Got Married, where she was paired with SS501 leader Kim Hyun Joong.

On 18 August 2009, she released an extended play mini-album EP, titled R2song, in South Korea, which included her previous hits.

In 2008 and 2009, she was a member of the first season of Infinity Girls, a female version of Infinite Challenge, broadcast by MBC Every 1.

In 2011, Hwangbo appeared in the Seoul Broadcasting System comedy Oh My God, playing the role of a charismatic wife, demonstrating extraordinary charm and attracting a vast audience.

[citation needed] In November, she participated in the musical Nun Feeling, which lasted about three months and was praised for strong singing power.

In 2012, she participated in the Maeil Broadcasting Network drama Can Love become Money, playing a leading role and getting a good evaluation.

She actively helps people seeking refuge in Seoul, and directs money to the Revival Project.

On 5 February 2011, Hwangbo entered the restaurant business with her trusted friend and colleague, Shim Tae Yoon.

[citation needed] She is currently the co-owner of the branch, Shimsontang, in the Mapo district, situated in the northwest of Seoul, South Korea.