Husband of 'Dongajul Couple' diagnosed with Parkinsonism

Dr. Oh Eun-young's prediction finally came true. The husband of the 'Dongajul Couple,' who had suffered for years from unknown neurological abnormalities, has finally been diagnosed with Parkinsonism. The transformation of the couple, who held onto each other even in the midst of despair, deeply moved viewers.

Broadcast on the 28th, the MBC show 'Oh Eun Young’s Report Marriage Hell' featured the first part of an 'After Special' highlighting the changed lives of couples who had previously appeared on the program.

The broadcast revealed the current status of several couples: the 'Pseudo-family Couple' who overcame living expense conflicts, the 'Dongajul Couple' who faced crises due to an unknown illness and domestic violence, and the 'You-are-a-Singer Couple' who exhibited severe adult ADHD symptoms.

The 'Dongajul Couple' certainly drew the most attention.

After suddenly collapsing in 2023, the husband suffered from mysterious symptoms such as hand tremors, body stiffness, loss of balance, and involuntary laughter. His condition worsened to the point where he would fall several times a day, but the entire family fell into deep despair as they could not find an accurate diagnosis while visiting various hospitals.

During the original broadcast, it was revealed that the wife was solely responsible for the livelihood, bearing the burden of economic difficulties and medical expenses. Furthermore, it caused a great shock when their son confessed that "Dad, who had been drinking, hit Mom," revealing the reality of domestic violence.

However, the situation has changed since the broadcast.

As Dr. Oh Eun-young had cautiously mentioned at the time, the husband was eventually diagnosed with Parkinsonism. While it was a heartbreaking result for the family who had been unable to find a name for the illness for a long time, it served as a starting point for new treatment, at least in that the cause of the disease was confirmed.

The wife shed tears, saying, "I am always afraid because it is a disease where I don't know when the rope might snap," but added, "If it is greed, I just want to be with my husband for 5 or 10 more years."

Although the disease is still progressing, the couple's daily life has changed noticeably.

The wife meticulously manages her husband's diet for his health and always stays by his side to watch over him as his walking is unstable. The husband has also moved away from his past image of spending time lethargically in front of the TV and is making efforts to regain his will to live by starting walking exercises.

Above all, the biggest change was the way they express their feelings.

The husband, who had rarely expressed himself during their 17 years of marriage, prepared flowers and a cake for his wife's birthday for the first time and directly said, "I love you," "I'm sorry," and "Thank you." His relationship with his son, who had carried deep wounds, has also been gradually recovering.

The son spoke calmly, saying, "The wounds are already all healed," and the husband tearfully vowed, "I will never lay a hand on my family again. I want to be a good husband and a good father."

Watching this, the wife expressed deep gratitude to the program and Dr. Oh Eun-young, saying, "The 'Dongajul' (lifeline) that I grabbed with a desperate heart now feels like it has become a 'Geumjul' (golden rope) to me."

The broadcast also continued with the welcome changes of other couples.

The 'Pseudo-family Couple' resolved their economic conflicts after starting automatic transfers for living expenses as advised by Dr. Oh Eun-young, and they were becoming closer as a real family by naturally interacting with each other's children. The husband confessed to his changed life, saying, "My mind has become truly at ease."

The 'You-are-a-Singer Couple' also showed remarkable changes. The husband, who had caused concern in the past due to unprecedented adult ADHD symptoms, managed his work priorities through memos, handled housework himself, and significantly improved his dangerous driving habits. He also showed a markedly different side by being the first to run to his wife, who had been struggling with the aftereffects of a brain tumor, whenever she fell.

Additionally, the wife, who had been working multiple jobs to pay off debts, started running a restaurant and is drawing a new hope by deciding to continue her singing activities within reasonable limits.

The changed lives of the three couples left a deep impression on viewers, showing once again that, just like the name 'Marriage Hell,' not only despair but also change and recovery are possible.