About Yoo Yeon Seok: 
Born Ahn Yeon Seok on April 11, 1984 in Jinju South Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, Yoo Yeon Seok followed his older brother to Seoul while in his junior year in high school. When he decided to take acting classes, Yoo met a friend that later went on to work with Oldboy film director Park Chan Wook. Noting some physical similarities, his friend encouraged him to audition for a role in the critically-acclaimed film Oldboy (2003). Yoo Yeon Seok ended up making his acting debut with a minor role in Oldboy, and continued his studies at the Sejong University, eventually earning a degree in Film Arts.
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After a long hiatus, Yoo Yeon Seok returned in the medical drama “General Hospital 2” in 2008. Later in 2013, his role in the popular television drama “Reply 1994” (2013) propelled him into the limelight. In 2015, Yoo was cast into his first leading role as a chef and restaurant owner in the romantic comedy series “Warm and Cozy” written by the Hong sisters and set in Jeju Island. Later that year, he went on to star in another romantic comedy “The Beauty Inside” (2015).
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Not much is known about his personal life, only that he has no wife or girlfriend at this moment and has publicly stated that he is in no hurry to get married, despite pressure from his peers and elders. Fans can keep up with all things Yoo Yeon Seok by following his Instagram page, which has garnered close to two million followers.
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After making his acting debut with a minor role in the 2003 film “Oldboy”, Yoo Yeon Seok resumed his acting career five years later after he graduated from college. Although his birth name is Ahn Yeon Seok, his agency recommended he change his stage name to Yoo Yeon Seok. Yoo was offered roles in popular television dramas like “Reply 1994” (2013) and the fantasy series “Gu Family Book” (2013).
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In 2018, Yoo played the main role in “Mr. Sunshine”, for which he clinched the Best Supporting Actor (Drama) award at The Seoul Awards. Fans could also catch Yoo Yeon Seok as a regular cast member on the reality show “Coffee Friends”, where celebrities ran a charity cafe in a Jeju Island tangerine farm.
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To commemorate his 15th debut anniversary, Yoo held a fan meeting called “All About Yoo”. He is also a talented singer and appeared in the musical “A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.”

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Bro&Marble in Dubai transforms the classic South Korean board game Blue Marble into a high-stakes reality competition featuring male celebrities and their chosen teammates. Lee Seung Gi, Yoo Yeon Seok, Lee Dong Hwi, Jee Seok Jin, Cho Sae Ho, Super Junior's Kyu Hyun, and SEVENTEEN members Joshua and Hoshi compete in Dubai, bidding for iconic UAE landmarks like the Burj Khalifa. Each celebrity-teammate pair strategizes to outmaneuver their rivals and claim global properties in this real-world version of the beloved game. Only one team will ultimately emerge as the ultimate "marble kings" in this thrilling international challenge. This is a 2023 South Korean variety TV show produced by Lee Hong Hee.

Bro&Marble in Dubai

The Blue Marble Players

Min Soo (Yoo Yeon Seok), a devoted dog lover, faces a dilemma when he gets engaged to a woman with a dog hair allergy, forcing him to find a new home for his beloved puppy Runni. He enlists the help of his struggling cafe owner cousin Jin Kook (Cha Tae Hyun) to find a suitable guardian. Their search becomes increasingly complicated as potential candidates encounter unexpected challenges, ultimately leading them to care for not just one, but eight dogs. As time runs short, the cousins must navigate the chaotic process of finding homes for their growing canine collection. This is a 2023 South Korean comedy movie directed by Kim Joo Hwan.

My Heart Puppy

 🐶My♡Puppy Team🐶

In this heartwarming ensemble drama, four distinct couples navigate life's challenges as a new year begins. Ji Ho (Kim Kang Woo), a divorced police detective, finds unexpected connection with Hyo Young (Yoo In Na), a rehab trainer seeking divorce protection. Jae Heon (Yoo Yeon Seok) and Jin Ah (Lee Yeon Hee) discover mutual inspiration during their transformative journey in Argentina. Yong Chan (Lee Dong Hwi) struggles to hide his financial setbacks from his fiancée Yao Lin (Chen Du Ling), while an avid gardener (Choi Sooyoung) supports her Paralympic snowboarder boyfriend Rae Hwan (Yoo Tae Oh) against societal prejudices. Each couple confronts personal obstacles, revealing the complexities of love, resilience, and hope. This is a 2020 South Korean movie that was directed by Hong Ji Young.

New Year Blues

🎉 Happy New Year Team  🎉

War games escalate dangerously when international political extremists threaten to spark a catastrophic conflict in East Asia. United States President Willis Chatman Smoot (Angus Macfadyen) pressures South Korean President Han Kyeong Jae (Jung Woo Sung) to participate in military exercises, despite Chinese warnings. During a summit with North Korean leader Jo Seon Sa (Yoo Yeon Seok), the three political leaders are suddenly kidnapped by a North Korean military coup leader aboard a nuclear submarine. Political chaos erupts as the nations teeter on the brink of nuclear war. The captive leaders must find a way to escape and prevent a devastating global conflict. This is a 2020 South Korean political thriller directed by Yang Woo Suk.

Steel Rain 2

🎬Hard Steel Team👮

Dong Joo is the country's highest scorer in the medical licensure exam. Because of why he wants to become a doctor, he ends up getting reassigned to a small but terrific Doldam Hospital alongside his co-worker crush, Seo Jung. The two of them work on the hardest cases together while learning from the country's best surgeon. Though Dr. Kim's the most experienced surgeon in South Korea, his ways while on the table are against everything Dong Joo and Seo Jung spent years on in medical school.

Dr. Romantic

Romantic Doctors ♡

Kim Jae Hyun (Yoo Yeon Seok), a former basketball player turned sports manager, is determined to send promising athlete Kang Jin Chul to America. On a train to Busan, he meets Bae Soo Jung (Moon Chae Won), an advertising executive also seeking to meet Jin Chul. Initially put off by Jae Hyun's playboy behavior, Soo Jung gradually discovers his charming side during their tumultuous journey. As they navigate unexpected challenges, a potential connection sparks between them, threatening Soo Jung's long-standing relationship. Their chance encounter becomes a transformative experience that challenges their preconceived notions about love and life. This is a 2016 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Jo Kyu Jang.

Mood of the Day

Shushu de Mei nü-men - Team

Woo Jin (Han Hyo Joo), a talented furniture designer, experiences an extraordinary daily challenge: waking up in a different body each morning. These transformations range from a young, attractive man (Do Ji Han) to a middle-aged person (Bae Sung Woo), an elderly individual (Chun Young Woon), or even a beautiful woman (Park Shin Hye). Despite this bizarre condition, his love for Yi Soo remains constant, and he always finds a way to return to her. As Woo Jin navigates these unpredictable physical changes, he struggles to maintain his identity and relationship. Will he eventually find a way to break free from this mysterious phenomenon and live a stable life with Yi Soo? This is a 2015 South Korean film directed by Baik, based on a 2012 American social film of the same title by Drake Doremus.

The Beauty Inside

Jung Joo was raised with her cousin by her aunt after losing her father as a kid. She is cranky all the time, complaining about everything. She acts like a know-it-all, but it's her defense mechanism, and deep down, she is a tender-hearted softie. Gun Woo was born out of wedlock. He doesn't know who his father is, as his mother has never told him. He is the owner and chef of a restaurant on Jeju Island. He started the restaurant business on Jeju Island because the woman he had a crush on lived there. Since she left Jeju Island, he hasn't been keen to work hard. The cranky girl and the idling boy meet, and their unlikely romance blooms.

Warm and Cozy

The Island Love Team

Within the Moonlight Garden resides a majestic creature that led to the birth of Kang Chi. He's a Gumiho who doesn't know about his abandoned past. He meets a quirky woman who dresses up as a man. They fall in love and fight the battle of love, curses, and the fact that they're of different origins. The journey to their peace takes forever, but the love that forms between them makes each step worth fighting for.

Kangchi, the Beginning

The Gumiho Lovers Team

In present-day Seoul, architect Lee Seung Min (Uhm Tae Woong) is unexpectedly visited by his first love, Yang Seo Yeun (Han Ga In), whom he hasn't seen in years. While Seung Min (Lee Je Hoon) and Seo Yeun (Bae Suzy) shared a connection in their college architecture classes, unspoken feelings and missed opportunities led to their separation. However, Seo Yeun is approaching him in a professional capacity: she wants to hire him to help rebuild her family home on Jeju Island. While he's initially hesitant and has difficulty coming up with a design that Seo Yeun is satisfied with, Seung Min eventually agrees, resulting in Seung Min and Seo Yeun spending a lot of time together – to the growing annoyance of Seung Min's fiancée Eun Chae (Go Joon Hee). Will this project result in Seung Min and Seo Yeun getting back together, or will they put their past to rest for good?

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