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Korean comedy is the art of comedy, either enacted on stage, or within other media forms in the Korean language. It is not limited by country, so long as the actor has Korean roots. Comedy in Japanese occupied Korea First modern form of comedy plays started in 1913 by the Hyoksin troupe.which gave performances along with sob dramas. Comedy in South Korea The first tv comedy show in south korea is traced back to 1969 with the comedy show," Blessings come your way when you smile", which aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation(MBC).The show was based on the performances of musical play troupes known as akgeukdan(악극단).In 1975, the south korean government tried to ban comedy programs for reasons of comedies that are of low quality, but the attempt was retracted only in two weeks. The first "gag(개그,equivalent to slapstick comedies)" comedies are traced back to the show "Smile a little(살짜기 웃어예)" aired on Tongyang Broadcasting Company in 1974.The show reflected the c ...
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Jo Se-ho
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Lee Hwi-jae
Lee Hwi-jae (born Lee Young-jae on December 29, 1972) is a South Korean TV presenter, comedian, actor, and singer. Lee studied theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, then made his TV debut in 1992 as a comedian after working as a floor director for MBC's entertainment program '' Sunday, Sunday Night''. He shot to stardom in the program ''Life Theater''. Since then, he has expanded his career to hosting variety shows such as ''Sang Sang Plus'', ''Sponge'' and '' Quiz to Change the World''. He was the third highest-paid entertainer at MBC in 2008, earning . Personal life Hwi-jae married florist Moon Jeong-won at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul on December 5, 2010. Their twin Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy.MedicineNet > Definition of TwinLast Editorial Review: 19 June 2000 Twins can be either ''monozygotic'' ('identical'), meaning that they develop from one zygote, which splits and forms two em ... sons, Lee Seo-eon and Lee Seo-jun, were born on March ...
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Lee Hyuk-jae
Lee Hyuk-jae (; born on July 5, 1973) is a South Korean comedian. Filmography Television shows * ''Road Show Quiz Expedition'' (KBS2 The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, a ..., 2008–2009) Awards and nominations References {{DEFAULTSORT:Lee, Hyuk-jae 1973 births Living people South Korean male comedians South Korean television presenters People from Incheon Inha University alumni ...
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Lee Su-geun
Lee Soo-geun (; born February 10, 1975) is a South Korean comedian who has worked on a number of comedy shows on South Korean television. He began his career as a comedian on KBS ''Gag Concert'', and is under the management of SM Culture & Contents agency. Career Before entering the entertainment industry, Lee worked as a recreational instructor, and entered a singing contest on MBC's ''River Music Festival'' (강변가요제). He was also an aerobics instructor. In October 2006, he began his own online internet shopping mall, selling clothes. In May 2008, he became an ambassador for the Pork Management Committee (양돈 자조금 관리위원회 홍보대사) Lee has appeared on many reality-variety shows. He made a breakthrough in his career after appearing on KBS' ''Happy Sunday'': '' 1 Night 2 Days''. He was seen as the most hardworking member of the cast and was in charge of driving in the show, as he had a commercial coach license. After appearing on the show, he e ...
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Lee Kyung-kyu
Lee Kyung-kyu (born August 1, 1960) is a South Korean actor, comedian, MC, film producer, and screenwriter. He was the highest paid entertainer on the KBS network in 2010, with earnings of . Lee patented his instant noodle recipe ''Kkokkomyeon'' ( ko, 꼬꼬면), which he created during an amateur cooking contest in an episode of the variety show ''Qualifications of Men''. It became one of the top-selling products of 2011, and changed the landscape of the domestic instant noodles' market. Filmography Film * '' Born to Sing'' (2013) - producer, screenwriter, cameo * '' White Tuft, the Little Beaver'' (2008) - Korean dubbing * '' Highway Star'' (2007) - producer, cameo * ''Aachi & Ssipak'' (animated, 2006) - voice cast * ''A Bloody Battle for Revenge'' (1992) - director Director may refer to: Literature * ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine * ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker * ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 play by Nancy Hasty Music * Dir ...
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Lee Kwang-soo
Lee Kwang-soo (, born July 14, 1985) is a South Korean actor, entertainer, and model. He made his acting debut in the sitcom ''Here He Comes'' (2008) and received further recognition for his roles in medical melodrama ''It's Okay, That's Love'' (2014), neo-noir film ''Confession'' (2014), black comedy film '' Collective Invention'' (2015), sitcom ''The Sound of Your Heart'' (2016), and drama '' ''Live'''' (2018), and human comedy film ''Inseparable Bros'' (2019). Lee was a regular cast member of the South Korean variety show '' Running Man'' from June 2010 until May 2021. His last appearance on ''Running Man'' was aired on June 13, 2021. Early life and education Lee was born on July 14, 1985, in Namyangju, Gyeonggi, South Korea. Career Lee began his entertainment career as a model in 2007. He made his acting debut in the 2008 sitcom ''Here He Comes'', which was followed by ''High Kick Through the Roof''. Lee's popularity increased after joining SBS' ''Good Sunday'' varie ...
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Kim Young-chul (comedian)
Kim Young-chul (; born June 23, 1974), is a South Korean comedian and singer. Career He is currently a cast member in JTBC's ''Knowing Bros''. He is also noted for his appearance on the popular Korean variety show Infinite Challenge: his unique character and English-speaking abilities were displayed, and he was the subject of a viral internet meme due to his pronunciation of the phrase "''Cheer up, super power''" sounding like "''Cheer up, super po-wall''". In February 2022, Kim published a human essay 'Cry and Laughed. Discography * 2016: "Ring Ring" (with. Hong Jin-young) * 2017: "An Ordinary Christmas" (with. JeA) * 2018: "Andenayon" (feat. Wheesung) * 2019: "Signal Light" * 2022: "Marc Got It" Filmography Film Television drama Television shows Web shows Radio shows Bibliography Award and nomination References External links Kim Young-chulat Mystic Entertainment official website *Kim Young-chul
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Kim Jun-hyun (comedian)
Kim Jun-hyun (; born 16 November 1980), is a South Korean comedian, signed under JDB Entertainment until 2021. His religion is Catholicism. Trivia Since 6 May 2020, he is gaining unexpected popularity in the U.S.A. thanks to the broadcast of a South Korean professional baseball (KBO) overseas. During the KBO League The KBO League (), officially the Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League, is the highest level league of baseball in South Korea. The KBO League was founded with six franchises in 1982 and is the most popular sports league in South Korea. The Kia Tigers ar ... Samsung Lions and NC Dinos opening game which was broadcast throughout the United States, his pizza advertisement on the outfield of the stadium received unexpected attention. People showed interest by referring to him as 'Pizza Guy'. Filmography Television show Television series Films Awards and nominations Listicles References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Jun-hyun 1980 births Living people South Korean ...
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Kim Jong-min
Kim Jong-min (; born September 24, 1979) is a South Korean singer, dancer and television personality. He has been a member of the K-pop group Koyote since 2000 and a cast member of the variety show '' 2 Days & 1 Night'' since 2007. Kim has won numerous prizes including the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2016 KBS Entertainment Awards for his work on ''2 Days & 1 Night''. Career Pre-debut Before debuting as a member of Koyote, Kim worked as a backup dancer for Uhm Jung-hwa, Lee Jung Hyun, Kim Wan-sun, R.E.F and many other artists. He was on the dance team "Friends" for five years. Variety appearances Kim is known for being a mainstay of many Korean variety shows (such as KBS' ''Heroine 6'' and Choi Hong Man Strong Friends and formerly SBS' Real Romance ''Love Letter''), as he has become a goofy, naïve on-screen character known for silly comments and actions. He was also an assistant soccer coach on KBS' ''FC Shoot Dori and'' has also made appearances on MBC's ''King Satur ...
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Kim Jong-kook (singer)
Kim Jong-kook (; born April 25, 1976) is a South Korean singer, entertainer, and actor. Kim debuted as a member of South Korean duo Turbo in 1995. The duo was considered to be one of the most popular idols in that time and sold out millions of albums in South Korea and Asia. Following the disbanding of the duo in 2000, Kim released his debut solo album, ''Renaissance'', in December 2001. As a solo artist, Kim has received several awards, including three Golden Disk Awards, two Seoul Music Awards, two KBS Music Awards, two SBS Music Awards, two MBC Music Awards, one MBC Best 10 Music Award, one Mnet Asian Music Award, and one Melon Music Award. Apart from his music career, Kim established himself as an entertainer, notably through his participation in variety shows including ''X-man'', ''Family Outing'' and gained worldwide popularity following his participation in '' Running Man''. Biography Kim was born on April 25, 1976, in Yongsan, South Korea. His family consists of his ...
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Kim Jun-ho (comedian)
Kim Jun-ho (born December 25, 1975), also known as Charlie Kim, is a South Korean comedian, singer and television personality. He has starred in ''Gag Concert'' since 1999 and was a member of the variety show ''2 Days & 1 Night'' from 2013 to 2019. He has also been the executive chairman of Busan International Comedy Festival since its conception in 2013. Considered one of the best comedians in South Korea, Kim has won two Top Excellence awards and a Daesang Award at the KBS Entertainment Awards in both comedy and variety divisions. Biography Kim was born in Daejeon, South Korea. His sister, Kim Mi-jin, is a TV show host He graduated from Chungnam High School and was majoring in acting at Dankook University before dropping out. Kim is greatly influenced by the famous comedian, Charlie Chaplin. For this reason he chose "Charlie Kim" as his English name. Personal life On March 2, 2006, Kim married musical actress Kim Eun-young. The couple lived separately since 2007 after ...
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