Actor Lee Jang-woo brought laughter and emotion at the same time by sharing the secret story of his past participation in the swimming event at ‘Idol Athletics Championships’. From his days as a handsome guy weighing 67 kg to his current weight of over 100 kg, he showed off his unexpected charm and captured the attention of viewers by revealing his true character as a ‘hard worker’ who goes beyond dieting.
In the MBC entertainment program ‘The Captain’s Side Dish’ that aired on the 17th, Lee Jang-woo, SHINee’s Minho and Key, and announcer Kim Dae-ho had a pride battle over persimmon dessert. In addition to the hilarious episode that occurred while on the move, Lee Jang-woo once again made people laugh by revealing the story of his participation in the 2011 ‘ISAC’ swimming competition.
Delightful Tiki Taka, a special relationship with Minho
Lee Jang-woo and SHINee members’ tiki-taka performance in the car on the way to the persimmon field was one of the highlights of the broadcast. Jangwoo Lee said, “I’m hungry. “I’m so hungry every morning,” he said, causing laughter. Minho lightly mentioned his weight and joked, “It feels like the car is pulling to the right.” Lee Jang-woo, who responded to Minho’s criticism with laughter, recalled the memories of competing against Minho in the past at ‘ISAC’.
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He said, “Once upon a time, I participated in the ‘Idol Athletics Championships’ swimming contest. “I’m an actor and I was excited about the challenge,” he said, revealing the secret behind his participation. In the following data screen, the 67 kg slim body and handsome visuals clearly showed Lee Jang-woo’s past prime. Lee Jang-woo finished in third place and won a bronze medal, but looking at Minho, who took first place, he said, “I just got there and there was Minho in front of me. “Their skills were amazing,” he vividly recalled the swimming competition.
The ultimate diet that survives with just one rat bag
Lee Jang-woo then revealed the story behind his past diet. As he recently mentioned on MBC’s ‘I Live Alone’, he recalled a time in the past when he dieted by surviving on just one rat a day. “I couldn’t drink, so I got really nauseous. “I survived by melting and eating one meal a day,” he said, surprising the cast.
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However, despite these efforts, he confessed, “I was slim in my 20s, but I went through the yo-yo phenomenon and now I weigh over 100kg,” showing a surprising charm. SHINee’s Key envied Minho by saying, “Minho doesn’t naturally gain weight,” but Lee Jang-woo made people laugh by joking, “I find it uncomfortable to say, ‘He doesn’t naturally gain weight.'”
Minho was considerate of Lee Jang-woo by saying, “Actually, it’s not easy to gain weight,” and Kim Dae-ho said, “Jang-woo also had a hard time gaining weight,” causing laughter. Lee Jang-woo ended the mood cheerfully by joking, “I really spent a lot of money.”
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After the broadcast, viewers expressed sympathy for Lee Jang-woo’s honest appearance. Comments such as “He was cool when he was a 67kg handsome boy, but Lee Jang-woo is also attractive now,” and “The comment about spending money to gain weight was a point of laughter,” continued to garner attention, drawing attention.
From the secret behind his casting for ‘Idol Athletics Championships’ to his strict diet secrets and his current image as a hard worker. Lee Jang-woo radiates charm by crossing the past and present. We look forward to his honest and cheerful performance in the future.
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What were Lee Jang-woo’s main motivations for participating in the swimming event at the Idol Athletics Championships?
Editors note: The following is an interview with two guests, Actor Lee Jang-woo and Key from SHINee, about their participation in the swimming event at ‘Idol Athletics Championships’ and their relationship with Minho. The conversation touches upon their experiences with dieting, their impressions of each other’s performances, and their thoughts on the importance of working hard.
Interviewer: Thank you both for taking the time to chat with me today about your participation in the ‘Idol Athletics Championships’ and your relationship with Minho. Let’s start with you, Lee Jang-woo. Can you tell us what made you decide to participate in the swimming event back then?
Lee Jang-woo: Well, to be honest, I was just excited about the challenge. As an actor, I thought it would be a fun experience to step out of my comfort zone and try something new. Plus, I love water sports. Swimming is really enjoyable for me.
Interviewer: That’s interesting. Key, you must have been impressed by Lee Jang-woo’s swimming skills, seeing as he won the bronze medal. What did you think about his performance?
Key: I was definitely impressed! It’s not easy to compete in a sport you’re not used to, so I admire his dedication. Of course, when I saw Minho in front of me, I knew I had to push myself even harder to win first place.
Interviewer: Speaking of Minho, you both had a great time playing Tiki Taka in the car during the trip. Lee Jang-woo, can you tell us how you came up with the idea for that game?
Lee Jang-woo: Haha, we were just trying to pass the time on our way to the persimmon field. I’ve always enjoyed playing with my friends, and I thought it would be fun to do it on the show. I’m glad everyone had a good time.
Interviewer: And Key, what was your reaction when you learned about Lee Jang-woo’s strict diet in the past? It sounds like he went through quite an extreme process.
Key: I remember hearing about it on ‘I Live Alone’. I was surprised to hear that he survived on just
