Korean Actress Lee Min-jung Opens Up About Her Hilarious Cucumber Phobia and Culinary Skills
The Hilarious Phobia Reveal
Picture this: you're a top Korean actress, married to superstar Lee Byung-hun, and your biggest enemy is a simple cucumber! Lee Min-jung recently spilled the beans on her YouTube channel about her "cucumber phobia," something she's hated since birth. The smell, the taste, even cucumber-scented soap - all a big no-no. It's so intense that she's bonded with strangers over this shared aversion. And get this, her hubby, who loves cucumbers, hasn't touched one since they tied the knot in 2013. He once playfully complained, but Min-jung just shrugged it off with a laugh. Talk about household rules - but with her cooking prowess, who needs that veggie when you've got flavor-packed alternatives?
YouTube Kitchen Adventures
Min-jung launched her YouTube channel "Lee Min-jung MJ" and dropped a video on July 29, 2025, titled "MJ's Childhood Favorite: Mom's Sandwich Recipes." In the clip, she whips up tuna mayo sandwiches with a twist - apples instead of onions or cucumbers to avoid that lingering aftertaste. She reminisced about her school days when her mom customized sandwiches for her picky palate, swapping out the dreaded veggies for crunchy fruits. Then, she pulled off a punny moment with her smoked salmon "gra-nola" sandwich, inspired by a cafe treat she recreated at home. It's all light-hearted fun, showing how she turns everyday cooking into entertaining content.
Cooking Skills That Wow Everyone
Min-jung's kitchen game is legendary, making up for any cucumber bans. On the KBS2 show "Going Jeong Coming Jeong Lee Min-jung," aired in July 2025, she impressed guests with her dishes. In one episode on July 4, she tackled kimchi jjigae despite unripe kimchi. She improvised a secret sauce, turning it into a hit with everyone asking for seconds. Actor Ahn Jae-hyun called it "like a hot pot feast," while comedian Boom joked, "Now I get why Byung-hun prefers home-cooked meals!" Later, on July 25, her special hanwoo beef doenjang jjigae won over picky eater singer Dindin, who devoured it. These moments prove she's a culinary boss.
Love, Family, and Food Fiascos
At the heart is Min-jung and Byung-hun's love story. Born in 1982, she's 12 years younger, and after a year of dating, they married in 2013. They welcomed son Jun-hoo in 2015 and daughter Seo-ah in 2023. Despite busy careers, their bond shines through fun anecdotes - like Byung-hun sacrificing cucumbers for harmony. It's a reminder that small compromises keep relationships strong, all while dishing out inspiration for home chefs.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
8 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan announces big price drop for film on YouTube for this Independence Day weekend
Aamir Khan has an Independence Day gift for his fans—he is making his latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par, more affordable for viewers. The actor has announced a special limited-time offer, slashing the film's YouTube rental price from ₹100 to just ₹50. Aamir Khan reveals his unconventional distribution method for Sitaare Zameen Par, aiming to reach more viewers via YouTube. (PTI) Aamir slashes SZP rent for I-Day weekend Unlike many filmmakers, Aamir chose to skip the traditional OTT route for Sitaare Zameen Par, opting instead for a pay-per-view model via YouTube. His decision to bypass streaming platforms was aimed at encouraging more people to experience the film in theatres, a move that has divided fans but has been praised by film exhibitors. Sitaare Zameen Par is available on YouTube on a pay-per-view model, instead of releasing on any streaming platform after ending its theatrical run. It became available on YouTube after its June theatrical release for ₹100 per rental. Now, in a bid to make the film even more accessible, Aamir has halved that price. In a video shared with fans, he encouraged viewers to watch the film with their families this Independence Day weekend. The caption read: 'This Independence Day weekend, watch Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube for only ₹50.' Why did Aamir choose for pay-per-view model Speaking to ETimes, Aamir explained his unconventional distribution strategy: 'We are able to reach only 2-3% of our population in the theatrical business, even with the biggest hits. For a film like Sitaare Zameen Par, around one crore people would have seen it during its theatrical run. Given the lack of sufficient theatres, this digital model is perhaps the only way to connect with a wider audience, especially with rising internet penetration.' About Sitaare Zameen Par Directed by RS Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par is a heartwarming and uplifting story that follows Gulshan Arora (played by Aamir Khan), a fiery basketball coach who is assigned to train a team of adults with intellectual disabilities. What starts as a punishment soon becomes a transformative journey of empathy, connection, and growth. Touted as a spiritual successor to Aamir's 2007 classic Taare Zameen Par, this new film retains a similar emotional depth and inclusive spirit. It is also the official Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed Spanish film Campeones. The film grossed an impressive ₹263.42 crore globally, making it one of the top-grossing Hindi films of 2025
Time of India
17 minutes ago
- Time of India
Taylor Swift's ‘New Heights' podcast stream crashes as live viewership hits 1.3 million—Deets inside
's highly anticipated appearance on the New Heights podcast hit a snag when the YouTube livestream abruptly cut to black an hour and 44 minutes in. Moments later, the show's X account confirmed 'technical difficulties,' promising the episode 'will be back shortly. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' Record-Breaking Viewership The crash occurred as the live viewer count surged to 1.3 million, with the podcast's YouTube subscriber numbers increasing from 2.85 million to 2.91 million during the broadcast. A First Look at The Life of a Showgirl During the episode, Swift joined hosts Travis and Jason Kelce to debut the cover art for her upcoming album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' which will be out on October 3. She also explained the inspiration behind the project: 'This album is about what was going on behind the scenes of my inner life during this tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant. It just comes from the most infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place I was in in my life, and so that effervescence has come through on this record. And like you said, bangers.' No Bonus Tracks This Time Swift also confirmed there will be no bonus tracks for 'The Life of a Showgirl'. 'With Tortured Poets Department, I was like here's a data dump of everything I thought, felt, experienced in two or three years. Here's 31 songs. This is 12,' she said. 'There's not a thirteenth, there's not other ones coming. This is the record I've been wanting to make for a very long time. I also wanted every single song on this album for hundreds of reasons, and you couldn't take one out and have it be the same album; you couldn't add one and have it be… It's just right. '
NDTV
an hour ago
- NDTV
How Comedian Saloni Daini Lost 22 Kg By Junking Momo And Butter Chicken From Her Diet
Saloni Daini has been making people laugh since childhood, thanks to her unforgettable comic character, Gangu Bai. She has also worked in projects like Thank You for Coming and Comedy Circus. Now, while many remember her as the adorable, chubby kid on screen, the actress-comedian stunned everyone during the lockdown with a dramatic weight-loss transformation – dropping 22 kilos. Yes, you read that right. In a video shared on the YouTube channel OnlyMyHealth, Saloni opened up about growing up as an obese child. She recalled being body-shamed, called names like ' chhota hathi ', and struggling to fit even into plus-size clothing. At just 17, her obesity had led to high blood pressure. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saloni Daini (@salonidaini_) How Did Saloni Daini Get Into Shape Saloni was able to lose weight when she bid farewell to her favourite indulgences – momos, butter chicken and cakes. Along with giving up these treats, she stuck to a strict diet plan and made sure to work out every single day. During a chat with ETimesTV, the comedian shared, "When lockdown had started, I would eat so much ghar pe. Mom would cook momos, butter chicken, cakes and things like that.' She added, 'One day, I was sitting in front of my laptop, watching shows. And suddenly, the screen locked, and I saw my face on the laptop. And I look very chubby. I was 80kgs or something at that time. So I was like this is the point when I have to lose weight for myself. I just wanted to lose weight to be fit and healthy. I followed a diet and worked out every day. Now I am 58. The lockdown has made me lose weight. I would like to thank the lockdown because I couldn't go out and eat junk food." Saloni Daini's weight-loss transformation is a reminder for all of us to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
