Interest in actor Ryu Si-won's wife Lee Ah-young exploded immediately after the broadcast.
On the 19th, TV CHOSUN's '조선의 사랑꾼' featured Ryu Si-won appearing formally with his wife Lee Ah-young, revealing their married life and family stories for the first time. Previously, Lee Ah-young briefly appeared at comedian Yoon Jungsoo's wedding scene, but this broadcast was effectively her first official appearance.
Reactions were heated immediately after the broadcast. The released video surpassed 2.82 million views in two days, proving its high newsworthiness. In particular, beyond the modifier 'Ryu Si-won's wife,' the mood was that interest in Lee Ah-young as an individual surged rapidly.
That day Ryu Si-won said, "In a month it will be our sixth wedding anniversary," and "our daughter recently passed her first birthday" and revealed the daughter's photo for the first time on the broadcast. He added warmth by saying, "The first birthday grab was done personally by Yoon Jungsoo, an MC and a friend of 32 years, who even postponed his honeymoon." The couple's joint meal gathering and anecdotes from the first birthday party also drew warm laughter.
Above all, attention was drawn to wife Lee Ah-young's visuals. Cast members continuously praised, "It's hard to believe she's the mother of a child over one," and "she's so thin and pretty without any puffiness." When it became known that Lee Ah-young's profession is "math instructor," responses followed such as "a scam character who has both looks and skills" and "she really looks like a goddess." Lee Ah-young honestly shared, "I'm very nervous and tense because this is my first broadcast appearance."
Ryu Si-won's expressions of affection also drew attention. He said, "After meeting my wife, the term ideal type lost its meaning," and "I used to like a feminine style, but my wife has exactly a 'womanly' feeling."
Their love story was also revealed. Ryu Si-won recalled their first meeting, "I first saw her at a gathering of acquaintances. The moment I saw her I thought, 'Huh? Who is that?'" In response to his comment, "I've almost never asked for someone's contact information first in my life," Lee Ah-young shot back, "So you did. Say it properly," provoking laughter. Ryu Si-won confessed, "After much deliberation I asked for her contact information for the first time," and "Outwardly I said let's be comfortable like older brother and younger sister, but inwardly I had feelings." He went on to say, "When we ate separately, the feeling was completely different," explaining how they developed into lovers.
They also shared honest concerns about the age difference. Ryu Si-won said, "At the time my wife was 25 and I was 44. I worried a lot because of the age difference."
Meanwhile, posts in which Lee Ah-young revealed her slender beauty at 38kg on social media are also attracting internet user attention. Netizens responded, "She is elegant and pretty but also a teacher with skills," "a complete package in both looks and ability," and "she really looks like a goddess."
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