Lee Jang-woo Expresses Deep Affection for Fiancée Jo Hye-won

On July 9, the first episode of MBN and MBC Every1's new variety show, Do You Know Home-Cooked Meals (두유노집밥), featured Lee Jang-woo and GOT7's BamBam visiting the home of a master chef specializing in Pla Tu, a Thai mackerel dish. After completing their schedule for the day, the two stars took some time to chat and reflect.

As BamBam approaches his 30s, he expressed his desire to get married, to which Lee Jang-woo responded, "It's good to think about marriage, but you need to have guts for it. You know what I mean?" He continued, "In the past, I thought you needed to have this and that to get married. But meeting a woman who shares my values made me realize that I could live without anything."

Lee Jang-woo recently announced his upcoming marriage to actress Jo Hye-won, who is eight years his junior, set for November 23. The couple, who met as seniors and juniors on the KBS2 weekend drama My Only One (하나뿐인 내편), have been nurturing their beautiful relationship for eight years since the show ended in March 2019.

He added, "I've been in a relationship with my girlfriend for eight years, and it feels almost like we're already married. I think it would be wonderful to actually tie the knot."

BamBam asked, "After eight years of dating, do you really feel like marriage would make things even better?" Lee Jang-woo replied, "I've never fought with her in these eight years. In my previous relationships, I was a fighter. But with her, it's strange; we've never had a fight. Choosing to marry her has changed my life significantly. I've become much more relaxed."

Do You Know Home-Cooked Meals (두유노집밥) is a reality travel show where Lee Jang-woo, a well-known food enthusiast and 'foodie star,' travels around the world to share the flavors and warmth of Korean home-cooked meals. BamBam joined him on this journey in Thailand as a 'global home-cooked meal ambassador.'