'Dead Poets Society' Actor Yeon Jung-hoon: "I'm also a dad raising children... There is no right answer"

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Actor Yeon Jung-hoon makes his debut in theater through the play 'Dead Poets Society'.

On the morning of the 22nd, a production briefing for the play 'Dead Poets Society' (directed by Jo Kwang-hwa) was held at Artists' House in Dongseung-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Actors Cha In-pyo, Oh Man-seok, Yeon Jung-hoon, Kim Rak-hyun, Lee Jae-hwan, Chan-hee (SF9), Kim Tae-gyun, Moon Sung-hyun, producer Kim Yong-kwan, and director Jo Kwang-hwa attended the event.

'Dead Poets Society' is based on the play of the same name by Tom Schulman, which was released in 1989 and won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. While the original film received great love, it is also being staged on stage. 'Dead Poets Society' focuses on the essential value of the iconic line and text "Carpe Diem" (Seize the day), which has been deeply ingrained in popular culture and the education sector for decades and has become a motto for modern young people's lives.

Actors Cha In-pyo, Oh Man-seok, and Yeon Jung-hoon will portray the role of John Charles Keating. Cha In-pyo and Yeon Jung-hoon will make their first appearance in theater through this work.

Yeon Jung-hoon said, "I am taking on my first theater challenge. When I was young, I couldn't see this movie, and later, as I got older, I searched for Robin Williams' films and finally watched it. Watching the film at a more mature age, I felt the message and resonance this work conveys." He added, "Since this is the premiere in Korea, as an actor taking on his first theater challenge, I felt nervous, but I wanted to take on the challenge. Because it is this work, I was able to choose it. Although I may be lacking, I want to convey the same resonance to the generation below us as much as possible. Personally, I wanted to take on this challenge at least once in my acting career."

Yeon Jung-hoon, who has shown high interest in teachers' rights following the recent hot topic 'True Education', shared his thoughts on appearing on stage as a teacher: "I did not watch 'True Education'. From my perspective as a parent raising a child, I am not sure what is right. I think there is no right answer." He continued, "I have experienced education both in Korea and abroad, which is why I feel this way even more. As I take on the role of Teacher Keating, the words I say to the students may not be the right answer. However, I think it is about delivering a message regarding certain directions. I want to share various thoughts."

Meanwhile, 'Dead Poets Society' will open its curtains next month on the 18th at NOL Theater Daehak-ro Our Card Hall.

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