TV Personality Esther Yeo Reveals Will Details, Allocating 10-20% to Husband
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- South Korean TV personality Esther Yeo revealed details of her will on a TV show, stating she would leave 10-20% of her assets to her husband, Hong Hye-geol.
- Yeo discussed hypothetical scenarios of remarriage and asset division, emphasizing the importance of prenuptial agreements to protect her children's inheritance.
- The conversation, which included lighthearted banter about ideal partners and future plans, highlighted the couple's dynamic and Yeo's considerations for her family's financial future.
South Korean broadcaster and doctor Esther Yeo shared intimate details about her will on the SBS TV show "Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny." Yeo revealed that she has already decided on the portion of her assets her husband, fellow broadcaster Hong Hye-geol, would inherit.
If there was a man like that, I would have gotten married long ago.
During a segment filmed while Yeo exercised and watched the drama "My Dearest," she humorously described her ideal man, drawing parallels to the drama's lead character. She then turned the conversation to her husband, remarking on his devotion to her and joking about his potential remarriage should she pass away. Yeo suggested he should sign a marriage contract if he were to remarry, citing the complexities of asset division in marriage.
I hope you meet a new wife and live well. But meet her after signing a marriage contract.
When Hong Hye-geol playfully suggested he would inherit all her assets, Yeo stated he would receive about 10-20% of her wealth. She added that she would leave him her house and retirement pension, but pleaded with him not to take away their children's inheritance, noting that new spouses often claim children's assets. Hong Hye-geol countered that he should receive 25% of the inheritance regardless of circumstances. The exchange underscored Yeo's careful planning for her family's financial future and her protective stance towards her children's inheritance.
If you get married wrongly, asset division becomes complicated.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.