Lee Jang-woo Reveals Reason for Maintaining 108kg Before Marriage..."Giving Up Handsomeness, I Will Live My Life"

Actor Lee Jang-woo has become a topic of discussion by revealing why he is not paying attention to dieting even as he approaches marriage. On the 26th, a video titled 'Going to Noryangjin Fish Market with Jang-woo to Try 10 Seasonal Foods' was posted on actor Lee Joo-seung's YouTube channel.

While eating sashimi with Lee Joo-seung, Lee Jang-woo shared his honest thoughts on his acting philosophy and dieting. He commented, "Joo-seung acts well, but my acting skills are far behind his," adding, "Joo-seung is someone who lives off the soul of an artist, while I am someone who lives off food."

He continued, "I felt like I was forcing myself to manage my appearance," and emphasized, "Of course, I gained popularity and lived a happy life based on my looks in my 20s, but this is not it. I thought it would be too empty to hold onto something that is not real later on."

Lee Jang-woo previously lost 22kg in three months from a weight of 108kg, achieving 86kg. He revealed his successful dieting appearance for a body profile shoot in the 2024 MBC entertainment program 'I Live Alone.' At that time, he started running at the suggestion of Kian 84 and followed a strict diet plan.

He particularly mentioned that breaking his late-night snack habit was the hardest part, saying, "When I was too hungry, I endured by eating tomatoes," revealing his dieting secret. After running, he suppressed his appetite by drinking CCA juice made from carrots, cabbage, and apples.

However, after successfully dieting, Lee Jang-woo experienced a yo-yo effect and returned to his original weight. Nevertheless, he stated, "I will give up handsomeness and now live my life," expressing his determination to follow his own path.

Lee Jang-woo has been in a relationship with actress Jo Hye-won, whom he met while co-starring in the 2018 KBS2 drama 'My Only One,' for 7 years. The two officially acknowledged their relationship in 2023 and are set to hold their wedding on November 23 at a location in Seoul. In a past interview, Lee Jang-woo mentioned, "My father, born in 1939, is urging me to get married quickly," and expressed his desire to get married and have many children.

Meanwhile, Lee Jang-woo debuted as a singer in the group 24/7 in 2006 before transitioning to acting, gaining significant popularity after appearing on the MBC variety show 'We Got Married.' Recently, he has been actively participating in entertainment programs such as MBN and MBC Every1's 'Do You Know Home Cooking,' showcasing his cooking skills.