Lee Young-ae Shuts Down Rumors with Grace: “Why I Brought My Family on TV” + Secret Hawaii Wedding Revealed

Lee Young-ae opened up about her honest thoughts on variety show appearances.

On April 24, the YouTube channel “Study King Genius Hong Jin Kyung” uploaded a video titled “What does elegant human Lee Young-ae sound like when she’s really angry?”

Lee Young-ae’s Consideration for Variety Shows

In the episode, when asked if she had ever considered starting her own YouTube channel, Lee responded, “I actually got offers. I lived in the countryside for 10 years, growing my own food and cooking with it. They suggested I do content like that.”

She continued, “After having kids, I thought what’s life anyway? Having fun is the best. So in shows like Lee Young-ae’s Banquet, I brought my kids along.”

Laughing, she added, “People were like, ‘Is Lee Young-ae broke or something? Why is she suddenly dragging her husband and kids out on TV?’” Lee also shared a sweet story, saying, “My daughter loves being on TV. One time she even cried, asking why she was barely on screen.”

Lee Young-ae’s Secret Wedding Photos in Hawaii Revealed

During the show, never-before-seen photos of Lee Young-ae’s secret wedding in Hawaii were also shown, catching viewers’ attention.

Lee made her debut in the 1990s as a commercial model and became a household name through dramas like Dae Jang Geum. In 2009, she married Jung Ho-young, a Korean-American businessman 20 years her senior. The couple has twin children a son and a daughter born in 2011. Jung Ho-young is reportedly worth over 2 trillion KRW.

Lee’s appearance reminded fans of her down-to-earth charm and elegant honesty, a rare glimpse into the private life of one of Korea’s most iconic actresses.