Portrait of Lee Jang Woo Getting Chubby, Confessing He Can't Get Acting Offers and Relies on Ordal

In the episode of I Live Alone on September 17, Lee Jang Woo candidly admitted his frustration for not receiving any drama offers. "I can't get any roles," he revealed.

However, the confession has sparked a variety of reactions. Some viewers believe his words sound like 'complaints from a still comfortable position', while others suggest that he should focus more on variety shows for the time being.

This situation is further discussed as the public once again highlights his confession from last month. In the YouTube content Jeong Junha Haha (August 26, 2025), Lee Jang Woo shared the story behind his involvement in the drama My Only One. After completing mandatory military service at the age of 33, he admitted that he did not receive any drama offers at all until he finally took the plunge to send a long message to the screenwriter Kim Sa Kyung to show his seriousness.

At that time, Kim Sakyung only replied briefly asking Lee Jang Woo to be patient. However, when the production of the drama was delayed, his name was eventually included as a cast member. This process has sparked controversy. Some parties suspect that Lee Jang Woo used 'the ordal route', leading to speculation that another actor was forced to drop out.

It doesn't stop there; his statement about physical appearance also became a topic of debate. When discussing his role as Darren Wang, Lee Jang Woo admitted that he deliberately did not lose weight even though the writer and director wanted him to. "I chose to maintain my body as it is now because I think it suits the character better," he said. That statement received harsh criticism, ranging from accusations of unprofessionalism to assumptions that he was only relying on connections.

Despite that, many netizens defended him. 'There's nothing wrong with gaining weight,' wrote one internet user. Others commented, 'As long as he is happy, that is the most important thing.' On the other hand, many fans felt disappointed seeing Lee Jang Woo seemingly waiting for drama offers without showing real effort in maintaining his image for the role.