Dr. Hong Hye-geol Reveals Wife Esther Hong Lost Weight Due to Antidepressant Side Effects

Doctor Esther Hong has revealed that she has lost weight due to the side effects of a new antidepressant medication.

In a YouTube video uploaded on the 16th to her channel 'Esther TV', a producer pointed out Hong's significant weight loss, asking if she had lost a lot of weight. Esther Hong responded, "I've lost weight down to 52kg."

She further explained, "I recently added another antidepressant, and its side effect is a loss of appetite. That's why I've lost about 2kg. While it's a downside that I feel low on energy, the upside is that my clothes fit loosely now, which I like." She added, "If I lose just 2kg more, all my old clothes will fit, but I don't want to be too skinny as I get older."

Her husband, Hong Hye-geol, elaborated on her health struggles, mentioning her past battles with thyroid cancer surgery, an aneurysm, and severe asthma, stating, "She's constantly struggling to breathe and has fits. And now she's also depressed." He added, "She doesn't go out anywhere. She's wearing this outfit only because we're filming. She looks like a ghost."

Esther Hong playfully retorted, "Do I look pretty to you now, or like a ghost? You always say 'My chubby is pretty' when I'm lying down."

Hong Hye-geol then expressed his own frustrations, saying, "She just lies in bed all day. When she's awake, she watches YouTube and orders food. Do I lack money or time? I want to go to nice restaurants too."

Esther Hong is a renowned physician and family medicine specialist in South Korea, widely recognized for her health and wellness advocacy. She hosts the popular YouTube channel 'Esther TV' with her husband, Hong Hye-geol, disseminating valuable medical information to the public. Having overcome a personal battle with thyroid cancer, she is a source of inspiration and a dedicated proponent of healthy living.