THIS ‘Graceful Family’ Star Receives Mixed Sentiments Over His Look Transformation

This K-drama actor received mixed reactions from the masses over his transformation. Can you guess who this celebrity is?

Lee Jang Woo Goes Viral for Gaining Weight

Variety show host and actor Lee Jang Woo has been loved by many. He is an active cast member of the famous programs, "I Live Alone" and "Palm Oil Family." When he first appeared on the show in December 2019, the male star was slimmer and received compliments for his good looks. 

Over four years, people noticed that he had gained weight. The transformation was largely because of his developing friendships with his co-hosts Jung Hyun Moo and Park Na Rae. They have been on trips and exploring new foods. 

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Recently, Lee Jang Woo became the center of discussion as one of the posts online highlighted his weight gain, and compared his 2019 appearance to his 2023 one, K-Netz then shared their divided sentiments over the matter. 

K-Netz Support Lee Jang Woo's Current Look

Others commented on how content and comfortable Lee Jang Woo was with his look and reminded him not to care about the judgment about his size. 

"People have no problem criticizing other people's appearance. I wonder how gorgeous and flawless you all are. Doesn't it matter more that he's happy and healthy?"

"To be honest, I don't think he's all that big and that it's hard to watch him. He looks cute, so I like him big."

"Lee Jang Woo has said that he's the happiest right now. So it's not up to us to talk about his weight."

Lee Jang Woo Receives Health Concerns From K-Netz

Meanwhile, some suggested that he should lose weight, citing health concerns as reasons.

"He used to be a good-looking 30-year-old man. Now, he's just an ahjussi."

"He did gain some weight. You can tell when he's standing up. But for sure he'll lose it when he has to take on an acting role again."

"Well. Lee Jang Woo did gain a lot of weight. At that size, he should be worried about his cholesterol and blood sugar stats. I want him to be happy, but I also want him to be healthy. Hopefully, he'll find a good balance."

On the other hand, since there were a lot of people questioning his way of eating and weight gain, Lee Jang Woo expressed that he has no acting role to portray yet and he is enjoying the present to eat and do what he wants. 

But he assured the fans that he will start dieting in 2024 as he has been receiving love calls from various productions for a possible drama comeback. 

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Shai Collins wrote this.