Family Struggles with Heart Transplant Aftermath on MBC's 'Oh Eun-young Report'

On January 27, 2025, MBC's '오은영 리포트-결혼 지옥' (Oh Eun-young Report: Marriage Hell) featured a family grappling with inherited trauma across three generations. The episode highlighted a son who recently underwent heart transplant surgery. During the show, the son struggled to connect with his family after returning home. He shared a meal with his father, who revealed, 'His heart stopped, so he had to have a transplant. He is on immunosuppressants and has to follow a special diet.' The father expressed his frustration, stating, 'It hasn't even been a year since the transplant. I caught him smoking and drinking secretly. It's absurd.' The son recounted his most frightening memory, saying, 'My dad said he would confine me at home.' The father defended his actions, explaining, 'If he can't manage his health, I told him to stay home. He shouldn't be eating certain things. If he gets worse, he could end up hospitalized again. It's dangerous, but he doesn't even realize it.'