Disney+ ‘War of Fate 49’

Physician Yeo Esther revealed the shocking fact that she had been considering voluntary euthanasia due to treatment-resistant depression.

In the Disney+ series ‘War of Fate 49’ released on the 25th, six fortune-tellers were shown giving one-on-one readings to celebrities, and Yeo Esther appeared to receive counseling from young shaman Lee So-bin.

■“Up to treatments that sear the brain with electricity…” The deepening swamp of depression

That day, Yeo Esther spoke candidly about depression that worsened after losing her younger sibling and the pain it caused. She said, “After my sibling died, I was in personal agony, although my business and children were doing well…,” and added, “Due to the impact of my sibling, my depression worsened. As treatment did not work well, I was hospitalized and underwent many sessions of a treatment that sears the head with electricity,” surprising the participants.

When the panelists expressed bewilderment at the unfamiliar treatment, Yeo Esther said, “That treatment can even erase memory. I do not want to live long in such a state,” and added, “I am sorry to my family, but I was drawing a date to die every single day,” bringing a hush over the scene.

Her confession was specific. She said, “I wondered whether I had to spend such painful time every day. I thought I would die on November 18, since there are no family birthdays then, and if I died at Christmas, would my family not be sad every Christmas?”

Disney Plus ‘War of Fate 49’

In particular, on-screen captions added to the shock with the line, ‘In 2025 (age 61), considering voluntary euthanasia abroad due to treatment-resistant depression.’ Yeo Esther said calmly, “I felt I should not die before our show airs, so I changed it to next year,” which added gravity.

■ A final consideration for those around her… “Gifting a Cheongdam-dong home to an employee”

It was also revealed that Yeo Esther had completed preparations to depart this world. She had already made plans for her children, her husband, and her employees, and had put some into action. According to the on-screen captions, she gave a Cheongdam-dong home to an employee who had been with her since the company was founded in 2020, and in 2025 she is said to be planning to purchase a Seoul apartment for her housekeeper.

She even asked about the prospects of remarriage for her husband, Hong Hye-geol, and at the result of the reading“There is no prospect of remarriage for your husband; you (Yeo Esther) are his last love”she showed a wry smile.

Lee So-bin, who conducted the counseling, firmly advised, “Do not do it. Keep changing the date each year. You are someone who loves work and has a strong sense of responsibility, so endure with that.” Lee continued, “Endure for just two more years. At the end of 2027 and in 2028, I hear the sound of happy laughter,” offering hope.

In response, Yeo Esther asked, “By then, will I be seeing a grandchild?” and, wiping away tears, said, “I will no longer set a date.” At the end of the broadcast, she expressed her resolve: “I will try to hold on,” concluding her long confession.

Meanwhile, family medicine specialist and entrepreneur Yeo Esther married Dr. Hong Hye-geol, a physician-turned medical journalist, in 2008, and they have two sons. She had been flourishing through a health supplement business and broadcasting activities, but while suffering from severe depression and undergoing treatment she had lived separately from her husband for five years; recently, she stated that her condition had improved and that they planned to move back in together.