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Jeong Hyeong-don
Jung Hyung-don (; born February 7, 1978) is a South Korean comedian and television host. He is best known for his roles on the variety shows '' Infinite Challenge'' and ''Weekly Idol''. Early life and education Jung was born in Gimcheon in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. As a child, he moved with his family to Busan, where he later attended Busan Electronic Technical High School. After graduation, he worked for Samsung Electronics in Suwon for six years before entering the entertainment industry. Career Jung made his television debut on the sketch comedy show ''Gag Concert'' in 2002. On the show, he performed a sketch called "Do-Re-Mi Trio," in which he and two other comedians sang excerpts of popular songs, adding comedic punch lines to the end. In 2005, Jung joined the cast of a new variety show called '' Infinite Challenge''. Though the show initially had low viewership ratings, it went on to be a hit, and several of the songs Jung recorded for the show's periodic " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gimcheon
Gimcheon (; , trans., 'gold spring city') is a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is situated on the major land transportation routes between Seoul and Busan, namely the Gyeongbu Expressway and Gyeongbu Line railway. In ancient times, Gimcheon was famous for its three mountains (Geumo, Daedeok, Hwangak) and two rivers (Gamcheon, Jikjicheon). During the Chosun Dynasty, Gimcheon had one of the five largest markets in the region. The town has also served as the gateway and traffic hub of the Yeongnam region and is particularly proud of its patriots, history and conservative lifestyle. The slogan of Gimcheon city is 'Central Gimcheon', a recognition of the fact that it is situated almost at the center of South Korea. History * Samhan Period : called Gammun－guk, Jujoma－guk * Three kingdoms : Silla united Gammun－guk and Jujoma－guk and established Gammunju * Unified Silla : Gammunju was renamed as Gaeryeonggun. Gimsanhyeon, Jiryehyeon, Eomohyeon and Mupunghyeon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FNC Entertainment
FNC Entertainment (; stands for "fish and cake") is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2006 by South Korean singer and record producer Han Seong-ho. The label operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. The label previously known as FNC Music, only managed musicians but later changed its name to FNC Entertainment in 2012 and began to broaden their business field of entertainment. It has since January 2012, been based in its own company offices in Cheongdam-dong. The name is based on the miracle of feeding the multitude using only five loaves and the two fish. This is because Han Seong-ho is a devout Christian, he uses the name to hope for more miracles happen for the company. The label is home to prominent musical artists such as rock bands F.T. Island, CNBLUE and N.Flying, and K-pop groups AOA, SF9, Cherry Bullet (under the sub-label FNC W) and P1Harmony. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitmaker (2014 TV Series)
''Hyung-don and Dae-joon's Hitmaker'' () is a 2014 South Korean variety television series presented by South Korean producer duo Jeong Hyeong-don and Defconn. It first aired on MBC Every1 on Tuesday at 6:00 pm KST beginning July 29, 2014. It ran for two seasons in 2014 and 2015, documenting the formation and debut processes of their first boy group Big Byung ( ko, 빅병) and their first girl group Chamsonyeo ( ko, 참소녀). It was renewed for another season in 2016, with Season 1 and 2 host Defconn being replaced by Beast's Yong Jun-hyung. The hosts, along with N.Flying's Cha Hun, travelled to Dublin, Ireland, to stage a performance. Season 1 In the first season, producer duo Jeong Hyeong-don and Defconn find members to participate in their first boy group, later named Big Byung ( ko, 빅병), using music they wrote and composed. They recruit VIXX's Hyuk and N, Got7's Jackson and BToB's Sungjae. The group then releases two singles: "Stress Come On" and "Ojingeo Doenjan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defconn (rapper)
Yoo Dae-joon (; January 6, 1977), known by his stage name Defconn, is a South Korean rapper and television personality. Biography 2004 In 2004, Defconn received the Korean Music Award for "Best Hip-Hop Album". His songs are mostly comical, sometimes involving lyrics about sexual attraction and wishing for more popularity. One song of his, though, centered on the Yangju highway incident in which two South Korean girls lost their lives to an American military tank, which sparked anti-American sentiment in South Korea at the time. He is one of the better known underground rappers in South Korea due to his parallel career as an MC. 2011–present In 2011, he became the host of MBC Every1's '' Weekly Idol'' alongside entertainer and comedian Jeong Hyeong-don, a show which was extended from an original six episode special to a weekly show that continues today. In June 2012, he and Hyungdon formed a hip-hop collaboration called Hyungdon and Daejun. Defconn is a founding member of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunday Sunday Night
''Sunday Night'' () is the longest-running South Korean television entertainment programme airing on MBC. It runs for 175 minutes, including roughly fifteen minutes of advertising. Previously named ''Big March of Sunday Night'' () when it debuted in 1981, and changing its name to ''Sunday Sunday Night'' () in 1988, in March 2011, the show has changed its name for the second time in its history in an effort to increase its popularity again at the 5:20PM timeslot, with its rival contenders, KBS2's ''Happy Sunday'' and SBS's ''Good Sunday''. As of April 29, 2012, the name was once again changed to its most commonly known abbreviation, ''Sunday Night'' (). Broadcasting times ''Big March of Sunday Night'' * March 29, 1981 – November 20, 1988 (21:00 - 22:00/22:00-23:00 ; 1 hour) ''Sunday Sunday Night'' * November 27, 1988 - Later half of 1999 (18:00 - 19:00 ; 1 hour) * Later half of 1999 - 2004 (18:00 - 19:55 ; 1 hour 55 minutes) * 2004 – 2006 (17:40 - 19:55 ; 2 hours 15 minu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Problem Child In House
''Problem Child in House'' () is a South Korean variety program that airs on KBS2 starting November 7, 2018. The program also airs on KBS World with English subtitles. Synopsis In this quiz show, the five hosts and the guest(s) put their general knowledge to the test. They must correctly answer ten trivia questions given by the production team before they are allowed to leave the rooftop. They are not allowed to use their phones to find the answers on the internet. Changes in running time Cast Current Former Special MC List of episodes Series overview 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Rating * In the ratings below, the highest rating for the show will be in , and the lowest rating for the show will be in each year. * Ratings listed below are the individual corner ratings of ''Problem Child in House''. (Note: Individual corner ratings do not include commercial time, which regular ratings include.) Notes A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sung-joo (presenter)
Kim Sung-joo (born October 10, 1972) is a South Korean television host and a former announcer. A former sports broadcaster and presenter, he became known to the wider public as a variety show host and for his stint on the reality-variety show '' Dad! Where Are We Going?''. Early life Born and raised in North Chungcheong Province, Kim is the son of a Presbyterian minister. He attended high school in Cheongju and moved to Seoul, where he graduated from Chung-Ang University. Career Kim started his broadcasting career in 1995 as a public service announcement reader with the government channel KTV. He went into sports broadcasting, joining Korea TV Sports (now SBS Sports) and then Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). While with MBC he became popular as a current affairs presenter and notably covered the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups. In 2007 he left MBC to be a freelancer after seven years with the station. As a freelancer, Kim has hosted various popular variety shows rangi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
