With the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) just three weeks away, instructor Lee Do, who suspended his remaining classes due to health issues, has sparked outrage among students after attending a Netflix entertainment production announcement and launching a YouTube channel.
On October 29, Lee announced via a handwritten letter that he would not be able to continue his remaining classes for the 2027 CSAT preparation in Korean and World Geography due to health reasons. He stated, "Following medical advice, I have decided to take time for myself for the remainder of 2026."
Just a week after his announcement, on November 5, Lee attended the production announcement for Netflix's 'Devil's Plan: Dead Again' at the Mondrian Seoul Itaewon in Yongsan. He mentioned that he personally requested to participate in the show from producer Jung Jong-yeon. Two days later, he announced the launch of his YouTube channel and shared a promotional video for the entertainment program.
Student dissatisfaction surfaced on November 9 on Etoos' bulletin board and Lee's Instagram. Comments included, "I was upset to see him at the production announcement and launching a YouTube channel," and "He only announced he couldn't teach three weeks before the CSAT." Some pointed out that he had failed to keep his promise to continue classes until before the Chuseok holiday.
Lee, a graduate of Seoul National University's Department of Geography Education, has taught Korean and World Geography at Etoos. He has previously appeared on shows such as 'I Want to Date but I'm a Virgin' and MBC's 'My Little Television.' 'Devil's Plan: Dead Again' is set to premiere on November 10, with Lee participating as a player alongside Jang Dong-min, Hong Jin-ho, and Ha Seok-jin.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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