Before being one of the sought-after lead stars in K-drama Yoo Yeon Seok had his fair share of struggles during his rookie days.
From graduating as a film major, his first on-screen appearance was the acclaimed 2003 film "Oldboy" where he played the role of young Yoo Ji Tae.
Interestingly, Yoo Yeon Seok got the role of looking like the younger version of the veteran star.
Just like any other star, his hard work pays off after landing his first evert K-drama lead "Re-encounter" with Yoo Da In.
His amazing performance and perfect portrayal of the character made him headline various series and movies.
One of his first known projects is the blockbuster K-drama "Architecture 101" starring Han Ga In, Lee Je Hoon, and more.
As Yoo Yeon Seok continues to amaze viewers with his top-notch acting skills, he once again captured the hearts of viewers with his chemistry with his co-stars for the medical K-drama "Hospital Playlist."
Playing the role of Ahn Jung Won, he is among the skilled doctors at Yulje Medical Center and loves children hence he became a pediatric surgeon.
Apart from it, he is also lowkey managing an organization called Daddy's Long Legs that helps young patients.
Viewers fell in love with his character, especially with his loveline with colleague Jang Gyeo Ul, played by Shin Hyun Bin.
There's no doubt that "Hospital Playlist" season 1 and 2 is the highlight of his career yet but he once struggled financially during his rookie days.
Yoo Yeon Seok Was in Huge Debt During his Early Years as an Actor
After "Hospital Playlist" seasons 1 and 2, Yoo Yeon sSok landed several projects including the hit Netflix series a "Narco Saints."
In addition, he stars in his K-drama comeback "The Interest of Love" with Moon Ga Young.
With this, Yoo Yeon Seok's net worth in 2023 reportedly rakes 5 million USD as cited by a media outlet.
