Actor Lee Jang-woo is already showing signs of a big hit, recording a "sold-out legend" at a large offline event held ahead of the first broadcast of MBC's "Country Village Lee Jang-woo 3."
The MBC program "Country Village Lee Jang-woo 3," which premieres on the 29th at 9 p.m., heated up the scene by revealing the long-veiled "Lee Jang-woo-style rice thief" menu in secret at a marathon held in Buan, North Jeolla Province, ahead of the full broadcast.
On the 19th, Lee Jang-woo opened a "rice thief zone" on the spot at the Buan Beach Marathon, which drew about 4,500 people. It was the first public presentation of recipes he learned directly from local masters while living in Buan this season.
To taste the "food expert" Lee Jang-woo's touch, participants' waiting lines stretched endlessly, and the prepared quantity sold out in just two hours. The menu revealed this time included bibimbap and juice using Buan specialties fermented seafood and mulberry. The addition of famous chefs' know-how to local ingredients raised the level of completion.
Citizens who tasted the food on site gave a thumbs-up, saying "It's a real rice thief," and "It tastes like I could eat five bowls." The special meal by Lee Jang-woo enjoyed after finishing the marathon was more than a simple tasting and was enough to raise expectations for the program to a peak.
One reason this season 3 is drawing more attention is the flashy lineup of guests. In particular, actress Jo Hye-won, who married Lee Jang-woo in a century ceremony last year, is making her first appearance on a variety show for her husband, promising extraordinary support. This is the first time the two will officially reveal their couple chemistry on broadcast, focusing viewers' curiosity.
Here, Hong Seok-cheon and chef Kim Mi-ryeong of "Imokase" reunited to lend their strength, and MBC announcer Ko Kang-yong also joined to add vitality. The affectionate side of devoted Lee Jang-woo and the active support of his reliable helpers are expected to offer a new kind of fun, harmonizing with Buan's beautiful scenery.
[Photo] MBC
[OSEN]