Yoo Yeon Seok is a Korean actor. Throughout his career, he has been popular for his iconic roles in various movies and dramas, such as Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013), Reply 1994 (2013), Dr. Romantic (2016), and Hospital Playlist (2020).
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Career
Inspired by his brother, Yoo Yeon Seok decided to be an actor by taking an acting class in Seoul with his brother.
When taking that class, he once met a friend that advised him to audition for a role in the 2003 movie Oldboy.
He then successfully debuted in that movie but took a break until 2008 because he wanted to focus on his studies first.
After graduating from the university, he returned to acting by appearing in General Hospital 2 (2008), Midnight Hospital (2011), and Tasty Life (2012).
His name became more popular after acting in Architecture 101 (2012), A Werewolf Boy (2012), and drama Reply 1994 (2013).
Two years later, in 2015, he got his first leading role in Warm and Cozy, which was written by the Hong sisters.
Later, he then starred in the dramas Love, Lies (2016) and Dr. Romantic (2016) alongside Seo Hyun Jin and Han Suk Kyu.
His career breakthrough got its place when he portrayed the character Ahn Jeong Won in 2020 by appearing in Hospital Playlist.
Two years later, in 2022, he starred in Vanishing, a movie in the genre of crime mystery, which was directed by Denis Dercourt.
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Profile
- Real Name: Ahn Yeon Seok (안연석)
- Stage Name: Yoo Yeon Seok (유연석)
- Nickname: Yeonseok
- Birthday: April 11, 1984
- Birthplace: Jinju, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Nationality: Korean
- Religion: Catholic
- Profession: Actor
- Education: Sejong University (Majored in Film Arts)
- Hobbies: Fishing, Gardening
- Girlfriend: –
- Facebook: YooYeonSeok
- Twitter: @Yeonseok411
- Instagram: @yoo_yeonseok
- TikTok: –
- YouTube: –
Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance
- Height: 183 cm (6’0″)
- Weight: 73 kg (161 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Black
- Body Measurements: –
- Shoe Size: –
Family
- Father: –
- Mother: –
- Sister: –
- Brothers: 2
Girlfriend & Dating History
Throughout his career, Yoo Yeon Seok had several dating rumors with fellow Korean actresses from year to year.
Those actresses were Shin Hyun Bin, Kim Ji Won, Lee Yeon Hee, and Park Shin Hye.
However, those rumors were not true, and apparently Yeon Seok maintains his personal life in private.
Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Yoo Yeon Seok is around $5 million, which is majorly derived from his job as an actor and model.
Besides, he also got various modeling jobs and brand deals, such as brand partnerships, product collaborations, and many more.
Facts
- His brother inspired him to take acting as his career path.
- Yeonseok moved to Seoul with his brother.
- The strong reason behind his appearance in Oldboy (2003) was that he resembled senior actor Yoo Ji Tae a lot.
- Yeonsok completed his military service first before he debuted professionally as an actor.
- During his free time, Yeonseok loves gardening and fishing.
- At home, he loves to plant herbs and flowers.
- He is able to make sashimi.
- Yeonseok is a big fan of outdoor activities.
- He is passionate about photography.
- In Hospital Playlist‘s band, Mido & Falasol, he was a vocalist and drummer.
- Yeonseok did laser eye surgery.
- His ideal type is Amanda Seyfried, a Hollywood actress and someone who will love him unconditionally even though he has imperfections.
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Movies
- Vanishing (2022), as Park Jin Ho
- Puppy (2022), as Min Soo
- New Year Blues (2021), as Jae Hun
- Steel Rain 2: Summit (2020), as North Korean Leader
- A Quiet Dream (2016), as motorcycle man (cameo)
- Love, Lies (2016), as Kim Yoon Woo
- Mood of the Day (2016), as Kim Jae Hyun
- The Beauty Inside (2015), as Woo Jin
- Perfect Proposal (2015), as Sung Yeol
- The Royal Tailor (2014), as King
- The Whistleblower (2014), as Shim Min Ho
- Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013), as Director Park Ji Won
- Born To Sing (2013), as Dong Soo
- A Werewolf Boy (2012), as Ji Tae
- Horror Stories (2012), as kidnapper
- Two Weddings And a Funeral (2012), as Suk’s younger brother
- Architecture 101 (2012), as Jae Wook (past)
- Hoya (2012), as Ho Ya
- Moscow (2011)
- Re-encounter (2010), as Han Soo
- Oldboy (2003), as Woo Jin (young)
Drama Series
- The Interest of Love (JTBC | 2022-2023), as Ha Sang Su
- Narco-Saints (Netflix | 2022), as David Park
- Hospital Playlist 2 (tvN | 2021), as Ahn Jeong Won
- Hospital Playlist (tvN | 2020), as Ahn Jeong Won
- Mr. Sunshine (tvN | 2018), as Gu Dong Mae
- Dr. Romantic (SBS | 2016-2017), as Kang Dong Joo
- Mrs. Cop (SBS | 2015), as Jo Young Woo (ep.16)
- Warm and Cozy (MBC | 2015), as Baek Gun Woo
- Reply 1994 (tvN | 2013), as Chilbong
- Gu Family Book (MBC | 2013), as Park Tae Seo
- Mom is Acting Up (MBC | 2012), as Kim Yeon Seok
- Tasty Life (SBS | 2012), as Choi Jae Hyuk
- Late Night Hospital (MBC | 2011), as Yoon Sang Ho
- Pure Pumpkin Flower (SBS | 2010-2011), as Oh Hyo Joon
- Running, Goo (MBC | 2010), as Heo Ji Man
- Possessed (MBC | 2009), as Baek Joongchan
- Dream (SBS | 2009), as No Chul Joong
- General Hospital 2 (MBC | 2008-2009), as Heo Woo Jin
Yoo Yeon Seok is not just handsome and talented, but also has good characteristics and personality that makes him shinier than ever.