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Lee Byung Hun Fell Asleep on Their Wedding Night… Lee Min Jung Says “That’s When I Knew the War Began”

Helia Nikzaddinan
21/03/2026 00:00:00

Actress Lee Min Jung just shared a surprisingly real (and hilarious) story about her marriage with Lee Byung Hun and fans can’t get enough of it.

“He went to sleep first”… on their wedding day

During a recent appearance on KBS2’s Variety Show, Lee Min Jung opened up about one unforgettable moment from her wedding day.

Instead of a romantic first night, things took an unexpected turn.

A woman in a green dress waves while posing with a man in a gray suit, set against a backdrop of blooming cherry blossoms.
Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung / Getty Images

“My husband said he was too tired… and went to sleep first,” she revealed.

Meanwhile, she stayed awake until 4 a.m. alone.

And that’s when she had a realization that made everyone burst into laughter:

“That’s when I thought… this is the beginning of a war.”

Their married life is more relatable than you think

The story didn’t stop there.

Lee Min Jung continued sharing moments that showed just how real their marriage is behind the scenes.

At one point, actor Kim Woo Bin visited their home for the first time but things quickly got awkward.

A woman in a green dress and a man in a checked suit pose together in front of blossoming cherry trees, with the woman holding a decorative handbag.
Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung / Getty Images

“My husband suddenly said he was sleepy… and went to bed,” she said.

Leaving her alone with a guest she had just met.

Fans found the situation both hilarious and surprisingly relatable.

Even celebrities deal with “real couple moments”

Throughout the show, Lee Min Jung’s candid stories highlighted something fans don’t always see even one of Korea’s most famous celebrity couples deals with everyday, imperfect moments.

From falling asleep at the worst timing to unintentionally creating awkward situations, their relationship feels far from scripted and that’s exactly why people love it.

A woman in a green dress and a man in a gray suit are smiling as they walk together among blooming cherry blossom trees.
Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung / Getty Images

Why fans are loving this story

Instead of the usual “perfect celebrity couple” image, Lee Min Jung’s honesty offered something different:

And honestly… that “wedding night story” might be one of the most iconic K-celeb couple anecdotes fans have heard in a while.

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