Ye Esther and Husband Hong Hye-gul Separate Due to 'SNS Addiction'... "Bought a House in Jeju Island" (Radio Star)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On 'Radio Star,' Yeo Esther shared an update on her husband Hong Hye-gul.

On the 20th, MBC's 'Radio Star' featured guests Lee Bong-won, Yeo Esther, Tey, and Tzuyang, who showcased their cheerful wit. The episode was a special titled 'All Alone at Home.'

During the broadcast, Yeo Esther said about Lee Bong-won, "He resembles my husband Hong Hye-gul a lot. Hong Hye-gul often starts new businesses but has never succeeded," she opened up.

She then revealed that she declared divorce to her husband Hong Hye-gul, who is addicted to social media, saying, "I didn't actually intend to divorce, but I did want to live separately," and added, "My husband’s nickname at work is 'Bomb.'"

Yeo Esther said, "I feel very sorry for the employees. He has already been dismissed from the company. He was first put on standby and then dismissed," and continued, "My husband loves alcohol and social media too much. I felt very sorry for having to make him quit both. So, I made a house in Jeju Island for our dog Winter."

When the cast members expressed surprise, asking, "Isn't that like exile life?" Yeo Esther replied, "(My husband) has only been there for a month and a half," adding, "He stayed with me for three weeks and then left. I plan to manage him regularly. Throwing a bomb carelessly is dangerous. I embraced the bomb and made sure it wouldn't explode in Jeju before leaving."

Additionally, on the show, Yeo Esther revealed her connection with Jung Eun-kyung, the Director of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and a fellow Seoul National University alumna, and mentioned that she cheered for Director Jung.

Meanwhile, the couple Hong Hye-gul and Yeo Esther are both alumni of Seoul National University, with a two-year age difference. They have two sons. Yeo Esther is a doctor-turned-entrepreneur, and Hong Hye-gul works as a medical journalist.

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