"Kids, Have Fun Today"... The 94-Year-Old President Who Energized Gachon University's Festival with Her 'Six Rules'

President Lee Gilyeo Delivers Greeting on Gachon University Festival Stage

Forget About Studies, Kick Away Stress

"Have Fun, Shout, Run, and Dance to Your Heart's Content"

Impeccable Posture and Thick Hair... Showcasing Her Youthful Energy

A video of Lee Gilyeo, president of Gachon University, appearing on stage at the university festival has become a hot topic. Born in 1932, President Lee is 94 years old. Despite being well past her ninetieth birthday, she delivered a lively congratulatory speech with impeccable posture and clear pronunciation.

On May 18, the Gachon University Broadcasting Station uploaded a short video titled "I Think I'm Falling for Gil" on its official YouTube channel. In the released footage, President Lee is seen stepping onto the Gachon University festival stage to greet the audience.

Lee Gilyeo, President of Gachon University, born in 1932 (aged 93), appeared on the university festival stage. Gachon University Gachon Broadcasting Station YouTube

President Lee stood at the center of the stage, dressed in a lime-colored knit top and white pants. Holding a microphone in both hands with perfect composure, she welcomed the students with a bright smile.

Beginning her speech by saying, "My beloved children, our proud children," President Lee continued, "Today, forget about your studies, kick away your stress, have fun, shout, run around, and dance as if the ground might give way." She concluded her brief address by adding, "Our Gachon University is the best. Enjoy today to the fullest, as befits the best students."

Chairman Gil-Yeo Lee of the Gachon Gil Foundation is listening to a congratulatory speech at the unveiling ceremony commemorating the honorary street name designation of "Gachon Gil-Yeo Gil" held on March 25 at the Cancer Center of Gachon University Gil Hospital in Namdong-gu, Incheon. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

President Lee amazed onlookers with her powerful voice, straight posture, and thick hair—traits that made it hard to believe she is in her nineties.

Most viewers who watched the video could not hide their astonishment. Comments poured in, such as, "Her back is straighter than mine," "Is she really over 90?" and "The energy in her voice is incredible."

President Lee's youthful appearance and attitude have attracted attention on several previous occasions. At the Gachon University festival in 2023, she gained notice for performing the "horse dance," displaying her vitality, and in last year's Gachon University promotional video, she also showcased her youthful looks.

President Lee has attributed her health secrets to thorough self-management and a positive mindset. She has shared that she never skips morning stretching and walks, and that she drinks more than 1.5 liters of water each day. Instead of coffee, she prefers tea, and always uses a humidifier to maintain the proper indoor humidity.

Meanwhile, after graduating from the Seoul National University College of Medicine, President Lee opened an obstetrics and gynecology clinic in Incheon in 1958 and, in 1978, established the first medical corporation in Korea as a female doctor. She currently leads the Gachon Gil Foundation, which encompasses medicine, education, media, and more.

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