Actor Lee Jang Woo is bringing warm laughter to viewers with his amazing chemistry with local villagers. Between his natural bond with the residents and the cozy scenery of rural life, he is truly showing the essence of a healing variety show.
In the MBC episode of ‘Country Village Lee Jang Woo 3’ aired on the 13th, we got a glimpse into Lee Jang Woo’s daily life as he perfectly adapts to being a member of the Buan village. Viewers were especially intrigued by the episode where he visited the Gomso Salt Farm to find sea salt, the final “rice thief” ingredient.
Lee Jang Woo took on the challenge of hard labor, moving about one ton of salt and pulling a heavy cart. While he worked silently under the scorching sun, a salt farmer sparked laughter by joking that people who do not get along with the production crew often end up being dragged to the salt farms.
The highlight of the broadcast was seeing how close Lee Jang Woo has become with the locals. He visited the school of Hoyoon, an elementary student he has had great chemistry with since the start of his Buan life, and prepared a special lunch for the 6th graders. He captured the students’ taste buds with a “Rice Thief 3-set” featuring Buan’s famous salted seafood: salted seafood bibimbap, salted seafood rice balls, and salted seafood mixed noodles.
Laughter erupted when Lee Jang Woo asked, “What kind of person do I look like?” and a student replied, “Someone who tends a farm.” His genuine, human charm shone through as he hung out with the kids and took care of them. From being a playful neighborhood uncle to a cute youngest son for the elders, he has completely blended into the village community.
Meanwhile, ‘Country Village Lee Jang Woo 3’ is a regional regeneration variety project where actor Lee Jang Woo lives in a rural village in Buan, Jeonbuk, communicates with residents, and promotes the charms of Buan through recipes learned from hidden local masters. The process of bringing energy to the quiet village with laughter and stories is resonating with viewers.
The final episode of ‘Country Village Lee Jang Woo 3’, which has been loved for its warm chemistry and healing stories, will air this Wednesday, the 20th, at 9 PM.
