Lee Min-jung Gets Real About Marriage with Lee Byung hun

The Food Habit of Lee Byung-hun That Once Left Her in Tears

Actress Lee Min-jung offered a rare and relatable glimpse into her married life, sharing a candid newlywed memory involving her husband, Lee Byung-hun. The story revealed that something as ordinary as eating speed once became an unexpectedly emotional moment early in their marriage.

A Newlywed Moment Shared on TV

The confession came during the January 4 broadcast of JTBC’s popular variety show Please Take Care of My Refrigerator, where Lee Min-jung appeared as a guest alongside actor Yoo Ji-tae.

When host Kim Sung-joo asked whether food had ever caused tension between spouses, Lee Min-jung surprised everyone by answering honestly that it had, to the point of tears.

When Dinner Was Over Before It Began

Lee Min-jung explained that she put a lot of heart into preparing meals during their early days as newlyweds. For her, sitting down to eat together felt meaningful, almost symbolic of starting a life as a couple.

But there was a problem. By the time she was ready to join her husband at the table, the meal was already gone. Lee Byung-hun, she said, could finish eating in roughly five minutes, leaving her staring at an empty plate before she had even taken a bite.

That moment made her feel unexpectedly lonely, especially during a period when shared routines felt especially important.

A Habit Formed on Film Sets

According to Lee Min-jung, the issue was never intentional. Lee Byung-hun’s fast eating habits were shaped over decades spent on busy filming schedules, where meals were often rushed between scenes.

Once she understood where the habit came from, her frustration softened. Still, she admitted that in those early moments, the difference in pace made her feel overlooked, even if unintentionally.

How They Adjusted Over Time

As their marriage settled into rhythm, both sides began to change. Lee Min-jung shared that her husband now consciously slows down, stretching his meals to around ten minutes. She joked that he sometimes sits waiting for her, clearly trying to hold himself back until she arrives.

At the same time, she admitted she has become a bit quicker herself. Somewhere in between his old speed and her slower pace, they found balance.

A Moment Many Could Relate To

Yoo Ji-tae chimed in during the episode, noting that he also eats quickly and could understand Lee Byung-hun’s situation. The lighthearted exchange turned the story into a moment of shared laughter rather than conflict.

For viewers, Lee Min-jung’s honesty struck a chord. Her story offered a reminder that even celebrity marriages are built on small adjustments, patience, and understanding, often over something as simple as a shared meal.

The episode once again showed why conversations around food on Please Take Care of My Refrigerator resonate so strongly, blending everyday reality with warmth, humor, and sincerity.