Lee Jang-woo Discusses Marriage and Family Plans on 'Rural Village Lee Jang-woo'

In the premiere episode of MBC's new variety show 'Rural Village Lee Jang-woo' aired on November 27, 2024, Lee Jang-woo shared his thoughts on marriage and family planning. The episode showcased Lee Jang-woo's first spring in Gimje as he embarked on making traditional makgeolli.

After returning from a traditional market where he purchased various ingredients, including rare items like fermented skate and anglerfish liver, Lee Jang-woo demonstrated his culinary skills by quickly preparing a spicy fish stew loaded with freshwater shrimp and bass. He also made a vibrant dish of jokbal (pig's trotters) to welcome his guests.

The atmosphere became lively as the local rice farmer Shin Eun and her three siblings gathered for a meal. They brought along a bottle of premium aged liquor, prompting Lee Jang-woo to set a lavish table. The siblings were impressed by his cooking, exclaiming, "This feels like cheating!" and "It’s not easy to achieve this flavor. We’ve only seen this on TV, but it’s genuinely delicious!"

After tasting the local kimchi, Lee Jang-woo was left speechless. He remarked, "In Jeolla Province, you shouldn’t just jump in. Everyone here cooks well and makes great kimchi. I usually buy my kimchi, but this is the first time I’ve tasted one so richly seasoned."

Amid the cheerful gathering, Lee Jang-woo shared a piece of advice from his father: "In the end, it’s all about family." He expressed his desire to have many children when he eventually gets married. In response, one of the siblings playfully offered, "Really? I’ll send you rice every time you have a baby!" to which he added that the production team would also contribute, creating a warm and humorous moment.