MBC regional regeneration project 'The countryside village Lee Jang-woo 2' will appear on MBC's flagship radio program "Noon Melody with Kim Shin-young" ahead of its premiere tonight (30th) at 9 p.m.
'The countryside village Lee Jang-woo 2' is a program that captures actor Lee Jang-woo blending into a rural village, filling quiet spaces with laughter and stories, and the heated struggle over spring and summer to regenerate the area.
Last year's broadcast of 'The countryside village Lee Jang-woo' followed him through the four seasons with residents of Gimje village as they developed (launched) a new makgeolli product and transformed an abandoned brewery into a "hot place," earning great love from viewers. Riding that popularity, this time he settled in a new nest on Ganghwa Island, Incheon. Following last season, Lee Jang-woo reportedly won the hearts of local elders here as well with his characteristic unpretentious charm. In particular, his upgraded cooking skills combined with Ganghwa's seasonal ingredients are expected to capture viewers' eyes and palates.
Ahead of the premiere, Lee Jang-woo will appear as a solo guest on MBC's flagship radio "Noon Melody with Kim Shin-young" today (30th) to promote 'The countryside village Lee Jang-woo 2.' Lee Jang-woo said, "I am nervous but happy to be on the radio again; please watch with a warm eye," and he is expected to ask listeners for much interest and support for 'The countryside village Lee Jang-woo 2,' which bears his name. In particular, expectations are high that various stories related to 'The countryside village Lee Jang-woo 2' will be shared through this radio appearance.
In episode 1 of 'The countryside village Lee Jang-woo 2,' which airs today (30th) at 9 p.m., actor Lee Jang-woo is shown moving to Ganghwa Island and forming new ties. To welcome Jang-woo, who has nested on Ganghwa, villagers prepare a table of seasonal dishes to showcase the island's charms, and from the first day viewers see Lee Jang-woo quickly adapting to village life and fitting in with residents. He is then invited to the island's only continuing traditional fishery ritual and spends a meaningful time with residents.
In particular, that day Lee Jang-woo received the special mission of preparing food to serve as many as 200 people. It even previews the moment when he will demonstrate his cooking skills for the first time in front of villagers. Whether he can complete the mission within the allotted time and satisfy all village members—from the elderly to children and soldiers—can be seen on the broadcast.
Following Gimje, expectations are rising over whether Ganghwa Island can once again become a "buzzing" hot place, and 'The countryside village Lee Jang-woo 2' premieres today (30th) at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Lee Jang-woo is set to marry actress Jo Hye-won in November.
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