Lee Chan-won, I recognized the cotyledons first. He was called Yoo Jae-seok of Yeungnam University (Pyeon Restaurant)

By Jaewan, Ko

Oct 09, 2025

Lee Chan-won, I recognized the cotyledons first. He was called Yoo Jae-seok of Yeungnam University (Pyeon Restaurant)



The reason why singer Lee Chan-won was called 'Yeongnam University Yoo Jae-seok' is.

KBS 2TV 'Pyeon Restaurant' (hereinafter 'Pyeon Restaurant'/directed by Yoon Byung-il), which will be broadcast on the 10th, will unveil the 『Youth Support Project" prepared by Chanto Chef Lee Chan-won for juniors in their 20s who are living fiercely. In the process, Lee Chan-won's story of his college days, which boasted extraordinary affinity, will be revealed, drawing attention.

In the VCR released on this day, Lee Chan-won appeared outdoors. Lee Chan-won, who said "I don't know how long it's been," with an excited expression on his face, also raised the curiosity of the family members of 'Pyeon Restaurant". It turned out that this was Yeungnam University, Lee Chan-won's alma mater, where he dreamed of becoming a trot singer. Lee Chan-won was happy, saying, `My 20s, a place where youth is contained.'




Lee Chan-won, I recognized the cotyledons first. He was called Yoo Jae-seok of Yeungnam University (Pyeon Restaurant)
Lee Chan-won's photos and videos from his college days were then released on the screen. In the past photos, Lee Chan-won drew attention because he was seen as an MC on stage. In fact, Lee Chan-won was even called 'Yeongnam University Yoo Jae-seok' as he was the MC of various festivals and events in the university as well as singing. Then, when the history of colorful activities, such as the vice president of the college of education, was revealed, the family members of the "Pyeon Restaurant" shouted "Chanwon really worked hard." On the other hand, Lee Chan-won said in the photos that are being released one after another, "Where on earth do photos come from that I don't even know?"I closed my eyes tightly, drawing laughter.

Lee Chan-won recalled his college days and worked so many part-time jobs. Convenience stores, tutoring, pubs, Korean food buffets, fish cake factories, delivery trucks, distribution centers... I did more than 20" Lee Chanwon in his 20s lived a very hard life," he recalled. Even though he was so busy at the time, Lee Chan-won's dream of becoming a trot singer was the biggest in his mind. Lee Chan-won also recalled the difficult times due to the unstable future like any university student.

Reporter Ko Jae-wan star77@sportschosun.com






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