Actress Jang Young-nam Reveals Story Behind Her Name 'Manly Man' on 'Hoo Young-man's Table'

Actress Jang Young-nam shared an interesting anecdote about her name on TV Chosun's 'Hoo Young-man's Table' (hereafter 'Table').

During the broadcast on the 23rd, Jang Young-nam accompanied host Hoo Young-man on a trip to the scenic city of Tongyeong. She expressed a special affection for Tongyeong, humorously stating that her son loves the city so much it feels like he has lived there before.

The duo visited the 'Tongyeong Seafood & Market Festival' where they enjoyed a variety of local delicacies. They had a surprise encounter with Chef Oh Se-deuk, who was grilling meat using an Argentinian smoking method. Hoo Young-man, impressed by the flavor, asked about the connection to Tongyeong, to which Chef Oh wittily replied, "There's no connection at all, but seven chefs gathered for Tongyeong," eliciting laughter.

Later, at a restaurant, Jang revealed the story behind her name. She explained, "They thought I was a boy when I was born, but I was a girl. So, they added the character 'Nam' (男), meaning 'manly' or 'heroic,' with the meaning 'a glorious man.'" This explanation caused a burst of laughter. She also shared that she is the youngest among five daughters, offering a glimpse into her large and loving family.

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Netizens reacted positively, commenting, 'The meaning of her name is so cool,' 'Actress Jang Young-nam is so charming,' and 'It's heartwarming to see her love for her son.' They expressed their enjoyment and empathy with her story.