Shocking Eating Habits and Financial Struggles: A Couple's Journey on 'Marriage Hell'

A husband's excessive eating habits have left viewers in shock.

On the October 20th episode of MBC's 'Oh Eun-young Report - Marriage Hell' (Episode 164), the story of a couple on the brink of divorce was revealed. Seeking a last chance during their divorce deliberation period, the couple turned to Dr. Oh Eun-young, presenting a story so severe it left viewers both shocked and sympathetic.

Since January, the couple has been in a divorce deliberation period after the wife filed for divorce. At the heart of their conflict is the husband's binge eating. Weighing 149kg, the husband drew attention for his enormous appetite, such as pouring an entire pack of instant tteokbokki into a rice cooker. Despite the wife's pleas for him to reduce his food intake due to health concerns, the husband blamed his overeating on stress caused by his wife. The wife revealed, "When I was unwell and couldn't even drink water, my husband was grilling pork belly for himself in the morning," eliciting gasps from the show's hosts.

Another source of conflict was cleanliness and organization. The wife complained about her husband leaving snack wrappers and candy bags in the house and car, while the husband retorted, "We need to accept our differences. Just give up." The wife expressed fear of returning to their previous living conditions, describing their newlywed home as a "trash house" where bugs crawled on the baby's blanket.

The couple's financial issues were the final straw. The husband lent 40 million won to his stepbrother, who now refuses to repay it, claiming no obligation. With evidence lost due to a computer malfunction and no notarization, the wife, who had diligently saved money before marriage to pay off her husband's loans and car installments, felt increasingly hopeless. Her despair and depression worsened, leading to uncharacteristic outbursts and even a moment on the rooftop.

On the last day of filming, the wife broke down in tears in the kitchen after the crew left. She expressed, "When the crew leaves, it's back to reality. Having people listen and care felt like a dream because my husband doesn't listen to me," shedding tears of longing for attention. Dr. Oh Eun-young, MC Soyoujin, and viewers were moved to tears. The husband also expressed regret, saying, "Even if my wife pushed me away, I should have tried harder to embrace her."

Dr. Oh Eun-young diagnosed, "The wife stayed by her husband's side during his worst times, even paying off his loans without hesitation. But when she was at her lowest, the husband failed to recognize her pain, leaving her in despair." She cautiously recommended appetite suppression treatment and a diet for the husband, and depression treatment for the wife.

Will the couple reconcile after their divorce deliberation period? The husband expressed his desire for change, saying, "Thank you for pulling me out of the darkness, and I'm sorry for not treating you well. I won't just lie down anymore." The wife stated, "I'll observe any changes in my husband during the remaining deliberation period."

Tae Yuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr