Hong Hye-geol confessed on a broadcast about his wife Yeo Esther's severe depression and his experience with electroconvulsive therapy.
Hong Hye-geol appeared on SBS's "Same Bed, Different Dreams - You Are My Destiny" and revealed that his wife, Yeo Esther, had undergone electroconvulsive therapy accompanied by general anesthesia 28 times due to long-standing depression. Yeo Esther opened up about her past struggles, including contemplating suicide and even setting a specific date, while Hong Hye-geol stated that he has ended five years of separation, moved in with his wife, and is staying by her side.
Yeo Esther Opens Up About Severe Depression Treatment
In a recent appearance on SBS's 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2', Yeo Esther revealed she underwent 28 sessions of electroconvulsive therapy to manage long-term depression that did not respond to medication. She explained that the procedure, which requires general anesthesia to prevent injury, served as a 'reset' for her condition despite the side effect of short-term memory loss.
Hong Hye-geol and Yeo Esther Reunite After Five-Year Separation
Following a five-year period of intermittent separation, Hong Hye-geol and Yeo Esther have officially announced they are living together again. Hong shared that he returned to Seoul to support his wife during her ongoing health journey, emphasizing that he finds happiness in her current stability while remaining vigilant about her well-being.