On March 6, Sejong University announced that Yoo Yeon Seok has been appointed as a special professor in the Department of Film Arts starting from the first semester of the 2026 academic year. He is an alumnus of the department, having completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees there.
Yoo Yeon Seok has consistently shown affection for his alma mater by participating in school events. He has attended special lectures for new students and homecoming events, communicating with students and sharing realistic experiences from his acting career. The university explained that these contributions, along with his achievements in the entertainment industry, were highly regarded in the decision to appoint him as a special professor.
At the university, Yoo Yeon Seok will conduct his lectures under his real name, Ahn Yeon Seok. During the first semester, he will teach a course titled Multi-Media Acting Studies for fourth-year acting majors. The class focuses on researching acting techniques required across various media environments, including theater, musicals, film, and television dramas, as well as how actors adapt to different performance platforms.
Since Yoo Yeon Seok continues to actively appear in projects, the course will emphasize practical knowledge from the field, including real-life examples and techniques he has gained through hands-on experience in the industry.
A university official stated, “Actor Yoo Yeon Seok is not only recognized for his acting talent but also for his sincerity and character, making him a role model for junior students. His appointment will enhance the department’s reputation while also motivating students.”
Yoo Yeon Seok first appeared on screen in the 2003 film Oldboy. Since then, he has steadily built his filmography through popular dramas such as Reply 1994, Dr. Romantic, Mr. Sunshine, and Hospital Playlist.
He is also set to return to the small screen in the upcoming SBS Friday–Saturday drama Phantom Lawyer, which premieres on March 13.
Sources: Daum
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