“Guessing K-Army has made some stellar improvements!” These were the words of Lee Chung Woo, mother-in-law to renowned actress Jun Ji Hyun, also known as Gianna Jun. This comment was made in response to a recent sighting of BTS’s V at the 2024 Hana Bank K League 1 soccer match.
Jun Ji Hyun, a household name in Korea, has been in the limelight since her debut in 1997, with notable works such as “My Love From The Star”, “The Legend of the Blue Sea” and “Assassination”. However, this time, it’s her mother-in-law who’s stealing the show.
Actress Jun Ji Hyun | La Mer
Lee Chung Woo, a celebrated fashion designer, is no stranger to fame. Her Instagram account, which has been public for some time, is a testament to her popularity. On April 1, 2024, she took to Instagram to express her admiration for BTS’s V, praising his “visuals” and expressing surprise at his appearance despite his military service.
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#V at a K-League match today for team #GangwonFC I didn’t know visuals like this was possible while serving in the military Guessing K-Army has made some stellar improvements! #BTSARMY
— Lee Chung Woo
The post quickly gained traction online, with many agreeing with Lee’s sentiments and commending her for being a “hip” and “cool” mother-in-law. Comments ranged from “So she likes them handsome… LOL. We have the same taste in men!” to “She knows what’s good, hahaha.”
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“So she likes them handsome… LOL. We have the same taste in men!”
“She has good taste, haha.”
“She’s actually an ARMY. She went to one of the tours, too.”
“V is, indeed, f*cking handsome. Looks like the MIL knows what’s up! Haha.”
“I found her other post to be even funnier. A MIL stanning her DIL?!”
“Great taste.”
“What the heck, LMAO.”
“She knows what’s good, hahaha.”
This isn’t the first time Lee has publicly supported her family. In March 2023, when news broke of Jun Ji Hyun’s casting in the upcoming spy romance K-Drama, “The North Star,” alongside actor Kang Dong Won, Lee was quick to share her excitement. “MY FAVORITE PAIRING! I can’t wait…” she exclaimed.
An Insight Korea article titled, “Casting of A Lifetime: Jun Ji Hyun x Kang Dong Won To Lead A Spy Romance.”
MY FAVORITE PAIRING! I can’t wait…
— Lee Chung Woo
As of March 25, 2024, rumors circulated that Jun Ji Hyun had begun shooting “The North Star.” The production team clarified on March 28, 2024, that a small meeting had taken place and that the official shoot would commence in April 2024.
In a world where celebrities and their families often find themselves under the microscope, it’s refreshing to see a mother-in-law’s genuine support and admiration for her daughter-in-law and her interests. As we await more updates on “The North Star,” one thing is clear – Lee Chung Woo is not just a mother-in-law, but also a fan, and she’s not afraid to show it.
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