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Lee Sang-yoon Opens Up About 13-Year Seoul National University Journey and Academic Stigma
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Lee Sang-yoon Opens Up About 13-Year Seoul National University Journey and Academic Stigma

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Lee Sang-yoon shared his struggles with the stigma of his academic background after attending Seoul National University for 13 years.
  • He revealed this on the YouTube show 'Zzanhan Hyung Shin Dong Yup' alongside actors Shin Gu and Jo Dal-hwan.
  • Lee Sang-yoon eventually graduated from the university after a long period, receiving advice from the late actor Lee Soon-jae.

Actor Lee Sang-yoon has opened up about the burden of his academic background, revealing he attended Seoul National University for 13 years before finally graduating. He shared his experiences on the YouTube content 'Zzanhan Hyung Shin Dong Yup,' where he appeared with actors Shin Gu and Jo Dal-hwan.

I attended Seoul National University for 13 years and finally graduated.

— Lee Sang-yoonDiscussing his long academic journey at Seoul National University.

During the conversation with hosts Shin Dong-yup and Jung Ho-cheol, Lee Sang-yoon discussed the pressures associated with being an alumnus of a prestigious university. He admitted that the label of being a Seoul National University graduate followed him for years, impacting his life and career.

The academic background was a burden for 13 years.

— Lee Sang-yoonExplaining the difficulties he faced due to his university affiliation.

The actor mentioned that he received advice from the late actor Lee Soon-jae, which encouraged him to complete his degree. This guidance ultimately led him to graduate after 13 years of enrollment, a journey he described as challenging due to the persistent academic stigma.

I received advice from the late Lee Soon-jae, which helped me graduate.

— Lee Sang-yoonCrediting the late actor for his encouragement to finish his degree.
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