Actor Lee Jang-woo and Jo Hye-won will become an official married couple after eight years of dating.
On the 23rd, Lee Jang-woo and Jo Hye-won will hold their wedding in a location in Seoul. The wedding will be held privately with family from both sides and close acquaintances invited.
Lee Jang-woo and Jo Hye-won met and developed into lovers through the KBS2 weekend drama "Hana Ppunin Naepeon", which ended in March 2019. Afterwards, in June 2023 they officially acknowledged their relationship and continued a public romance.
In particular, Lee Jang-woo drew attention when, after winning the grand prize at the '2023 MBC Entertainment Awards' held that year he directly mentioned Jo Hye-won. While giving his acceptance speech he said, "My parents watching in Mungyeong keep pressuring me to get married. Now that I received this award it seems I should live alone a little longer, what should I do?" and added, "My girlfriend is working hard right now. We may have to delay the wedding a bit. Can I do 'I Live Alone' a little longer?" he joked, eliciting laughter.
Later, when asked about Jo Hye-won's reaction on I Live Alone, Lee Jang-woo relayed, "She said she was touched. We haven't promised marriage, but she thanked me for saying that," as an afterward. After that, Lee Jang-woo and Jo Hye-won continued to show a steady romantic front, taking trips together and openly displaying affection on broadcasts, and a year after his 'delaying marriage' remark he surprised viewers last December on MBC 'Countryside Lee Jang-woo' by saying, "I'm preparing to get married next year."
After that, Lee Jang-woo appeared on MBN and Channel S's 'Jun Hyun-moo Project' and mentioned his wedding plans, saying, "I think I might get married around the end of the year. Around autumn." Meanwhile, in June OSEN exclusively reported the news that Lee Jang-woo and Jo Hye-won would be married on Nov. 23. Although there were reports that he would leave I Live Alone, it was confirmed that he would continue appearing until the wedding.
Because I Live Alone holds special meaning for Lee Jang-woo, he said he wanted the wedding officiant and master of ceremonies to be members of I Live Alone. He asked Jun Hyun-moo, who is also a 'Pam Yu' member, to be the officiant, and Kian84 to be the master of ceremonies. However, when asked about his worries on 'Heuk Sim In Dae-ho' he said, "It's the wedding. Now that it's actually happening I'm losing my mind. Taking care of this person and that person. I'm angry looking at guest lists of 1,000 people. When it actually comes time to do it there are so many practical things to deal with," sharing the bittersweet side of wedding preparations.
He also spoke candidly about plans for children. On his YouTube channel Lee Jang-woo said, "The biggest reason I'm getting married is because I want to have a baby. I really want a child," and added, "I want to have many children. I have a simple dream of eating together and cutting food for them myself while saying, 'This is delicious, right?'" expressing his desire for children.
Meanwhile, Jo Hye-won last month released wedding photos with Lee Jang-woo on social media and shared her feelings about the marriage. She wrote, "Jang-woo♥Hye-won We will be married on Nov. 23!! In busy daily life, it's been a while and I was cautious about reaching out, so I couldn't contact many people first. I didn't realize when I received the invitation, but now that I have to deliver it personally it feels difficult..! Please understand generously and if you contact us we will gratefully share the news!!" expressing her overflowing emotions.
Not only that, two days before the wedding she shared additional wedding photos saying "D-2," revealing her excited feelings, and many fans are sending congratulatory and supportive messages as they celebrate the couple's new second chapter of life together.
Meanwhile, Lee Jang-woo will continue a busy schedule after the wedding. According to OSEN reporting, MBC is confirmed to be preparing a spin-off variety show tentatively titled 'Pam Yu Trip' in which I Live Alone 'Pam Yu siblings' members Jun Hyun-moo, Park Na-rae and Lee Jang-woo will appear as regulars. Through 'Pam Yu Trip' they plan to soothe viewers who regretted not seeing the 'Pam Yu siblings' dynamic on I Live Alone because of Lee Jang-woo's marriage.
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