The miraculous survival story of a couple who received a despairing diagnosis of a 3% survival rate at what should have been the happiest place on their honeymoon brought tears to viewers' eyes.
On the 23rd, the KBS Joy entertainment program 'Ask Anything' featured a couple who faced life and death due to acute myocarditis and a brain hemorrhage during their honeymoon, sharing their nightmare from that day and their current concerns.
The couple's tragedy began on the first day of their honeymoon in Bali. The wife complained of severe headaches but suppressed her pain with painkillers out of concern for her husband and continued with their schedule. However, her condition rapidly worsened, and they rushed to Vietnam, where her family lives, but she collapsed immediately after arriving at the airport and was urgently transported to the hospital.
The local medical team's diagnosis was shocking. The diagnosis was acute myocarditis, and to make matters worse, a brain hemorrhage was also discovered. The medical staff informed them to prepare themselves, stating, "The survival rate is only 3%." The wife soon fell into a coma, and a life-threatening crisis ensued as her breathing became faint.
However, the husband did not give up and stayed by her side, and their desperate waiting was answered with a miracle. After three weeks in a coma, the wife regained consciousness. Her first words upon waking were, "I'm sorry." The husband replied, "I'm just grateful that you are alive," embracing her and moving the hearts of viewers.
After being transported back to Korea for treatment, the wife recovered her daily life and was discharged in December 2024, about a year and a half after the brain hemorrhage occurred. The couple's current concern after crossing the threshold of death is their 'child planning.' They sought advice on whether pregnancy and childbirth would be possible given the wife's health condition, as they had dreamed of a large family since their dating days.
Upon hearing their story, Seo Jang-hoon offered firm yet warm advice. He emphasized, "The fact that you are alive is a miracle in itself," and added, "The most important thing right now is for the two of you to be healthy and together for a long time." He further advised, "For the next five years, set aside your dreams of having children and focus solely on fully restoring your wife's health." Lee Soo-geun also supported them, saying, "Mom's health is the top priority," encouraging them to cover their painful past with happy memories in the future.
The husband expressed his unwavering love, stating, "My wife is always my number one," and vowed to wait until her health is fully restored, following Seo Jang-hoon's advice. The story of the couple who wrote their miracle of 3% survival serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of health and family.
