04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Korean Actress Lee Min-jung Opens Up About Her Hilarious Cucumber Phobia and Culinary Skills
Lee Min-jung & Lee Byung-hun
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.
