Lee Chan-won's College Days Revealed on 'Pyeonsutang': Dubbed 'Yeongnam University Yoo Jae-suk' for MCing and Student Council!

Trot singer Lee Chan-won's hidden college life is set to be unveiled on KBS 2TV's 'New Release Pawn Shop' (hereinafter referred to as 'Pyeonsutang').

In the episode airing on October 10th, 'Chanto Chef' Lee Chan-won will present a 'Youth Support Project' for juniors in their 20s. During this segment, stories from his university days, highlighting his exceptional social skills, will be shared.

The VCR footage to be shown features Lee Chan-won visiting his alma mater, Yeongnam University, where he expresses deep nostalgic emotions. He stated, "This place holds my 20s, my youth, entirely."

Photos and videos released subsequently showed a fresh-faced Lee Chan-won as a university student. His adept MCing on stage lived up to his nickname, 'Yeongnam University Yoo Jae-suk.' Furthermore, his impressive resume, including his role as the Vice President of the student council for his faculty, led the 'Pyeonsutang' cast to exclaim, "Lee Chan-won truly lived a diligent life!" Lee Chan-won, on the other hand, appeared embarrassed by the unexpected photos, eliciting laughter.

Lee Chan-won shared his experiences of a demanding college life. He revealed, "I worked over 20 part-time jobs, including convenience stores, tutoring, pubs, Korean buffets, fish cake factories, parcel loading, and logistics centers." He added, "Although I struggled with an uncertain future back then, the dream of becoming a trot singer was the most prominent in my heart."

It is anticipated that Lee Chan-won has prepared a special gift to support the juniors facing challenges and uncertainties. 'Pyeonsutang,' featuring the stories of young people living in 2025, will air on Friday, October 10th, after the professional baseball broadcast, at 9:50 PM KST on KBS 2TV.

Fans are reacting enthusiastically to the news of Lee Chan-won's college days being revealed. Comments such as, "What can't Chan-to do?", "'Yeongnam University Yoo Jae-suk' is truly amazing!", and "I struggled around the same time, and I want to receive Chan-won's support" are flooding in, expressing admiration for his versatility and diligence.