Lee Jang-woo and ♥ Jo Hye-won are married in November, and Lee Jang-woo of the village of Gyeop-gyeong has been confirmed for season 2

By YoonSeon, Cho

Aug 11, 2025

Lee Jang-woo and ♥ Jo Hye-won are married in November, and Lee Jang-woo of the village of Gyeop-gyeong has been confirmed for season 2



Actor Lee Jang-woo was spotted once again in the countryside. MBC's representative local entertainment program 'Sygol Village Lee Jang-woo' has confirmed the airing of Season 2 in the second half of the year.

MBC 'Singol Village Lee Jang-woo' is a program about actor Lee Jang-woo melting into a rural village, filling a quiet space with laughter and stories with local seniors, and struggling to regenerate the area.

Last year, Lee Jang-woo socialized with villagers for a year set in Gimje, Jeollabuk-do, and recreated the abandoned farm as a `hot place.' In the process, they farmed rice with the elderly in the Gimje rural village, served delicious food they made themselves, and melted deeply into the village. Lee Jang-woo's sincere appearance was enough to capture the hearts of viewers and give them laughter and emotion.




In particular, it soared to 7.9% (furniture) and 3.0% (2049) in season 1, and broke the highest viewership at the same time from the first episode. It also showed the potential to expand to the Lunar New Year special. Since the broadcast, the number of living people who have visited Gimje has increased significantly, and the brewery touched by Lee Jang-woo is still revitalizing nearby commercial districts, such as the doorstep. In the process, in recognition of its contribution to local regeneration activities, Gimje City won the Prime Minister's Award at the 'Best Practices Competition in Response to Population Reduction' and proved the influence of 'Country Village Lee Jang-woo' once again.

Lee Jang-woo and ♥ Jo Hye-won are married in November, and Lee Jang-woo of the village of Gyeop-gyeong has been confirmed for season 2
In this way, 'Country Village Lee Jang-woo', who contributed to revitalizing the local economy, is leaving this time to revitalize the Ganghwa Island region. Ganghwa Island, a heavenly island with a view of rice paddies, mudflats, and the sea, is only an hour away from Seoul. In Ganghwado Island, which is full of rich seasonal ingredients, 'Tastes well.Rumor has it that Lee Jang-woo's passion for cooking is on fire.

Prior to the airing of season 2, a special pop-up event was also announced on August 30 to announce the full-fledged start of season 2 of 'Country Village Lee Jang-woo'. In this pop-up, Lee Jang-woo will present the treasure recipe he created with Ganghwa's best hand-flavored craftsmen. It will be a special time to taste a table of Ganghwa treasures made with seasonal dishes and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ganghwa. As Ganghwa's steel materials are all out, it is expected to raise expectations for season 2 and signal the regeneration project in the Ganghwa region.




The first person who wants to experience the treasure-like award made by actor Lee Jang-woo from Ganghwa's seasonal ingredients can apply for a pop-up on the website of MBC 'Singol Village Lee Jang-woo' Season 2.

Meanwhile, as the scale has grown larger and the depth of the story has become deeper, special guests are also expected to appear, raising expectations. It will show a new chemistry with Lee Jang-woo that has not been seen so far, find hidden stories throughout Ganghwa Island and help donate Lee Jang-woo's regenerative talent to the region.

MBC 'Sagol Village Lee Jang-woo' Season 2 will premiere in the second half of this year with a richer story.






supremez@sportschosun.com