Yoo Yeon Seok

Yoo Yeon Seok is a Korean actor.

He rose to prominence by appearing in various Korean drama series, such as Reply 1994 (2013), Dr. Romantic (2016), and Hospital Playlist (2020).

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.

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
Facebook: YooYeonSeok
X: @Yeonseok411
Threads: –
Instagram: @yoo_yeonseok
TikTok: –
YouTube: 유연석의 ‘주말연석극’

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

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: Ahn Ki Won
Mother: Jo Soon Ok
Sister: –
Brothers: 2

Girlfriend & Dating History

Kim Ji Won

In 2016, a Korean media outlet reported that Yoo Yeon Seok and Kim Ji Won were dating and had a date around Cheongdam-dong area, Seoul, South Korea.

However, his agency, King Kong Entertainment, denied the rumor by saying it was “groundless false.”

Shin Hyun Bin

The actor used to be rumored to date Shin Hyun Bin, who acted as his love interest in Hospital Playlist (2020).

However, neither of the party has ever acknowledged the speculations.

Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Yoo Yeon Seok is around $1 million to $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.

Plastic Surgery

There is no known information on whether he has undergone any cosmetic surgery to adjust his appearance.

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.

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 Number You Have Dialed (MBC | 2024), as Baek Sa Eon
A Bloody Lucky Day (TVING, tvN | 2023), as Geum Hyuk Soo
Dr. Romantic 3 (SBS | 2023), as Kang Dong Ju
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

TV Shows

Bro & Marble (TVING | 2023), as himself (cast member)
Three Meals a Day: Doctors (tvN | 2021), as himself (cast member)
Coffee Friends (tvN | 2019), as himself (regular cast)
Busted! (Netflix | 2018), as himself (cast member)
Wekid (Mnet | 2016), as himself (mentor)
Youth Over Flowers (tvN | 2014), as himself (regular cast)
Cats and Dogs (tvN | 2012), as himself (host)

Music Video Appearances

Daystar (2020) – Kyuhyun
Then You (2018) – K. Will
Because You’re Pretty (2015) – Standing Egg
Three People (2014) – Toy feat. Sung Si Kyung
Only Feeling You (2013) – Yoo Yeon Seok, Son Ho Jun and Jung Woo
One Way Love (2013) – Hyolyn
The Day to Love (2013) – Lee Seung Chul
Things to Do Tomorrow (2013) – Yoon Jong Shin feat. Sung Si Kyung
You Fool (2013) – Honey-G
On the Days I Longed for Love (2009) – Lee Oh Gong Gam
Things to Do Tomorrow (2008) – Yoon Jong Shin

Quotes

“I actually had a wish that the last project I did in my 30s would be a romance—a dream I thought was far-fetched. But when I was reviewing and choosing [my next drama], I found it interesting that ‘The Interest Of Love’ depicts a realistic love story. It’s not a love that has a great background narrative or deals with pain and suffering, but it’s so realistic that I found it to be more heartbreaking.”

“The constant is my wish to act for a long time until I’m old, and the variable seems to be every project that I’ve done: all the new characters, new platforms, and new genres that I’ve met.”

“At the beginning of my debut, I acted with the mindset of, ‘Let’s try to endure this for 10 years and 10 years only,’ but then in my 10th year, I received such great love through ‘Reply 1994.’ How lucky was I? I can’t believe 10 years have passed, and now it’s my 20th debut anniversary. There were countless variables, but overall, I’m just thankful for the fact that people still think of me and that I’m able to continue acting. In the future, I also wish I can continue to act as I do now.”

“As an actor, I want to spark viewers’ curiosity by letting them believe that I can deliver various personas and images. It was rather frustrating for me to be defined by statements such as ‘Yoo Yeon-seok has a moral image.'”

FAQs

Who is Yoo Yeon Seok?

He is a South Korean actor.

Who is Yoo Yeon Seok’s real name?

His real name is Ahn Yeon Seok (안연석).

What makes Yoo Yeon Seok famous?

He rose to prominence by appearing in various Korean drama series, such as Reply 1994 (2013), Dr. Romantic (2016), and Hospital Playlist (2020).