93-Year-Old President Lee Gil-ya Says, "Kids, Go Have Fun Today" ... Appears at University Festival With a Clear Voice and Straight Posture [Video]

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[The Financial News] A video of Lee Gil-ya, president of Gachon University and born in 1932, appearing on a university festival stage is drawing attention. Even in her 90s, she delivered an energetic speech with a straight posture and clear pronunciation, prompting widespread admiration online.
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A video showing President Lee giving a direct speech to students on stage at the "2026 Gachon Water Festival," held on Gachon University campus on the 13th, has recently spread rapidly across online communities and social media.
In the video, Lee stands at the center of the stage wearing a lime-colored knit top and white pants. Holding a microphone with both hands and maintaining an impeccable posture, she greeted students with a bright smile.
Opening with, "My beloved kids, our precious kids," Lee said, "Today, forget all about studying, kick away your stress, have as much fun as you want, shout, jump, and dance as if the ground were shaking."
She then wrapped up her brief remarks by saying, "Our Gachon University is the best. Enjoy today like the best students you are."
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Most viewers said they could not hide their surprise. Comments such as "Her back is straighter than mine," "Is she really over 90?" and "Her voice carries amazing energy" came in one after another.
Many also reflected on their own later years. Comments included, "If I could live as healthily as she does, I would want to try living to 100," and "I had no intention of living long, but at that level, living to 100 seems fine."
Other comments stood out as well: "She was born in 1932, but I want to follow her around all day and see how she lives," and "She is someone who should be studied for the future of humanity."
Lee has drawn attention for her healthy appearance whenever she appears at official events. Last year, footage of her taking a ceremonial first shot at the "The 2nd Gachon Charity Golf Tournament to Help Children with Heart Disease" also went viral.
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Lee has said her health secrets are strict self-care and a positive outlook. She reportedly never skips morning stretching and walks, and keeps the habit of drinking more than 1.5 liters of water a day. She also drinks tea instead of coffee and always keeps a humidifier running to maintain indoor humidity.
A graduate of Seoul National University College of Medicine (SNUCM), Lee opened an OB-GYN clinic in Incheon in 1958 and established the country's first medical corporation founded by a female doctor in 1978. In 2012, she left another major mark by launching Gachon University through the integration of four universities, and she now leads the Gachon Gil Foundation, which spans medicine, education, and media.
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sms@fnnews.com Seong Min-seo Reporter