Doctor Esther Yeo confessed that she is contemplating voluntary euthanasia due to treatment-resistant depression. Esther Yeo recently appeared on the Disney+ variety show "Destiny War 49," where she opened up about her psychological pain. On the show, Esther said, "Actually, even though I am a doctor, I have had a very long-lasting, difficult-to-heal depression." She explained that she has suffered from depression since high school and that her pain worsened after the death of her younger sibling.

Esther Yeo mentioned her personal suffering, saying, "My most beloved younger sibling died alone nine years ago. Since then, my treatment hasn't been effective." She added, "I have undergone electroconvulsive therapy many times while hospitalized, and when I receive that treatment, I tend to lose some memories." In this situation, Esther confessed, "I don't want to live long," and revealed that she sets a date to die every day. She said, "I decided I should die on November 18. There are no family birthdays then, and if I died at Christmas, my family would be sad every Christmas."

The broadcast shocked viewers by displaying the subtitle, "Contemplating voluntary euthanasia abroad due to treatment-resistant depression." Esther said, "Before this episode aired, I thought I shouldn't die, so I postponed it to next year." The panelists could not hide their surprise at Esther's remarks.

Sobin Lee advised Esther, "Keep changing the date every year like that. You love your work and are responsible, so hold on with that." Esther responded, "I am someone who prepares in advance, so I am ready. I have arranged everything so that my entire family and staff can manage well, even how to handle the housekeeper who works at my home." She also revealed that she gifted a house in Cheongdam-dong to an employee who has been with her since the company's founding and plans to purchase an apartment in Seoul for the housekeeper.

At the end of the broadcast, Esther expressed her determination by saying, "I will try to hold on." She concluded her confession by honestly revealing her psychological pain, saying, "I feel sorry for my family, but I have been picking a date to die every day." On the show, Esther spoke seriously about her mental state and the resulting pain, leaving a deep impression on viewers.

"Destiny War 49" is a program where 49 fortune tellers gather to test their fate through various missions. Esther Yeo's confession is expected to serve not only as a personal story on the show but also as an opportunity to raise social awareness about mental illnesses such as depression.

If you have difficult feelings such as depression or know family or acquaintances going through similar struggles, you can receive 24-hour professional counseling through suicide prevention hotlines or SNS counseling. Esther Yeo's case is expected to contribute to raising awareness about mental health issues.