Actor Jung Il-woo (38) confesses that he was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm at the peak of his popularity.
Jung Il-woo appears as a guest on TV Chosun’s ‘Gourmet Huh Young-man’s White Rice Journey’ airing on the evening of the 8th, heading to Chungbuk Boeun with cartoonist Huh Young-man.
Jung Il-woo has lived fiercely without any breaks since his debut. He rose to stardom immediately after debuting in the 2006 sitcom ‘Unstoppable High Kick,’ and for 20 years, he has been in his prime without any period of obscurity. He gained immense popularity both domestically and internationally.
On this day, he shares an episode about how he was unexpectedly selected as an advertising model after drinking a beer during a trip to Vietnam, as well as how he became the ‘Crown Prince of Hanbok’ after filming six historical dramas.
In particular, he confesses the sudden ‘trial’ that came to him while living more fiercely than anyone else. He was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm at the young age of 27, despite showcasing a diverse acting spectrum.
Jung Il-woo reveals, “The Santiago pilgrimage path I found on the border of life and death became another turning point in my life,” sharing a heartbreaking story of how he cried a lot during mass on the last day of the pilgrimage.
Additionally, he shares an episode about learning knife skills from Chef Lee Yeon-bok for his role as a chef in the drama ‘Late Night Snack Men and Women.’
Huh Young-man continuously throws questions at him to test his cooking skills. Jung Il-woo answers the barrage of questions without hesitation, surprising Huh Young-man, who praised him as a “cooking master” while still maintaining his humility.
Jung Il-woo and Huh Young-man visit a restaurant in the town of Boeun called ‘Sincere about Meat,’ where they taste a meat dish filled with seasonal vegetables. This place has become a favorite for over 10 years, attracting a crowd of locals, sparking curiosity.
They also reveal dishes like ‘Pumpkin Stew’ made with freshly harvested zucchini and ‘Wild Mushroom Hot Pot’ that captures the essence of Boeun’s mountains and rivers.
