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 ''

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'' since 1999 and was a member of the

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'' 2 Days & 1 Night'' from 2013 to 2019. He has also been the executive chairman of

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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

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in both

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and

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divisions.

Biography

Kim was born in

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, South Korea. His sister, Kim Mi-jin, is a TV show host He graduated from Chungnam High School and was majoring in acting at

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before dropping out. Kim is greatly influenced by the famous comedian,

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. 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 Kim Eun-young moved to the Philippines alone to start a business. On January 22, 2018, the comedian announced his divorce with his wife after 12 years of marriage. On April 3, 2022, it was confirmed that Kim is in a relationship with comedian Kim Ji-min.

Career

Kim originally debuted under SBS's 5th class of comedians. He later joined KBS's ''Gag Concert'' in 1999 and is part of its 14th class. He was also a cast member for the first season of ''The Human Condition''''.'' He joined the ''2 Days & 1 Night'' Season 3 lineup with Kim Joohyuk,

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and Jung Joon Young at the very end of 2013, gaining popularity as well as earning the nickname of "Mr. Devious" for his tendency to trick the other cast members. Kim is the chairman and head of the organizing committee for the

. He is a member of 같기도 (Gatgido), a comedic trio, which released an album with the same name in 2007. Kim was the co-

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and founder of CoKo Entertainment. However, in late 2014, it was discovered that his partner and co-CEO, Kim Woo Jung, had embezzled money from the company and had run away to the

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, causing the company debts to reach over millions of dollars. When it shut down from bankruptcy in January 2015, he and former comedians under CoKo company transferred to JD Bros, a company that is run by his friend, Kim Dae Hui. The comedians also cited that they will continue to support Kim Junho despite the incident.

Filmography

Film

* ''Ungnami'' (TBA) – (special appearance) * '' Come Back Home'' (2022) – (Special appearance) * ''

Enemies In-Law ''Enemies In-Law'' (; lit. "Dangerous Meeting of In-Laws 2" or "Clash of the Families 2") is a 2015 South Korean film directed by Kim Jin-young, starring Jin Se-yeon and Hong Jong-hyun. It is a spin-off (or thematic sequel) to '' Meet the In-Laws ...

'' , Kim Jin-young (2015) – MC (cameo) * ''The Gifted Hands'' , Saikometeuri (2013) – marketing evangelist (cameo) * '' Ice Age 4'' , Steve Martino (2012) – Korean dubbed, voice for

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* '' Whatcha Wearin'?'' , Naui P.S. Pateuneo (2012) – restaurant waiter (cameo) * '' Love Clinique'' , Umchi Keulreonik (2012) – subway man (cameo)

TV movie

* Night Watch , Boolchimbuneul Seora (KBS2 / 2013) – Soo-Ji's ex-husband

Television series

* ''

Hit the Top ''Hit the Top'' () is a South Korean television series starring Yoon Shi-yoon, Lee Se-young, Kim Min-jae and Cha Tae-hyun. The drama aired on KBS2, from June 2 to July 22, 2017, on Fridays and Saturdays at 23:00 ( KST) for 32 episodes. ''Hit t ...

'' , (KBS2 / 2017) as Passenger / Doctor * ''Late Night Cafeteria'' , (SBS / 2015) * ''

Personal Taste ''Personal Taste'' (; lit. "Kae-in's Taste" or "Kae-in's Preference"; also known as ''Personal Preference'') is a 2010 South Korean television series, starring Son Ye-jin and Lee Min-ho. It is adapted from Lee Se-in's 2007 novel of the same na ...

'' , (MBC / 2010) * ''Night after Night'' , (MBC / 2008) as Lee Sang-Ho * '' New Heart'' , (MBC / 2007–2008) as Sul Rae-Hyun * ''

Air City ''Air City'' () is a 2007 South Korean television drama starring Lee Jung-jae, Choi Ji-woo, Lee Jin-wook and Moon Jung-hee. It aired on MBC from May 19 to June 8, 2007, on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:40 ( KST) for 16 episodes. The series revolv ...

'' , (MBC / 2007) as No Tae-Man * '' Sweet Spy'' , (MBC / 2005–2006) as Ka Oh-Ri

Television show

* KBS ''

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'' * KBS ''

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'' * KBS '' 퀴즈쇼 사총사 (Quiz 4 Men)'' * KBS ''Secret'' * KBS ''The

You've Never Seen Before'' * KBS ''Happy Together'' * KBS ''Joy Hug Me'' *

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''Sense King'' * ComedyTV ''기막힌외출 (S1-S6)'' * KBS ''2 Days 1 Night'' * SBS ''

Reckless but Happy ''Reckless but Happy'' () is a South Korea variety show program on SBS starring Lee Sang-min, Seo Jang-hoon, Kim Jun-ho and Lee Sang-yeob. The show airs on SBS starting September 13, 2018 and ended on October 25, 2018. It was broadcast by SB ...

'' *

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''한집살림'' *

'' Seoulmate 2'' *

'' Seoulmate 3'' (Ep 10 - 12) *

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'' * MBN ' *

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'' * SBS ''

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'' (Special casts , 213–present) * MBN ''With Rumors'' * tvN D ''Star Golf Big League'' * SBS ''

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'' (Host, 2021) * KBS2 ''Winner(s)'' (2021) * ''Genius Jigol'' (2021) * '' Golf Battle: Birdie Buddies 4'' ; Contestant

Web shows

* ''Golf Eve'' -female golf team leader (2021) * ''Collaborum Scene 2'' - Host; (2022)

''Gag Concert'' segments

1999–2006 *Scream (1999) *Morning of Savana (1999) *Bongsunga School (2001) *The Three Idiots (2002) *What If (2002) *Zigzag Song (2002) *9시 언저리 뉴스 (2003) *Annals of X-Files (2004) *어우야 (2004) *Low Life (2005) *World News (2005) *Home (2006) *Zoo (2006) *Uncle Jun Ho (2006) *호구와 울봉이 (2006) *고교천왕 (2006) 2007–2012 *같기도 (2007) *지누주노 (2007) *Gag Warrior 300 (2007) *Odd Family (2007) *날아라! 변튜어디스 (2008) *뜬금개그 (2008) *가문이 영~꽝 (2008) *Mobilize! Team Leader Kim (2008) *Malicious Virus (2008) *A Bitter Life (2009) *꽁트의 신 (2010) *Bait (2010) *Joa Family (2010) *Mr. Kim Bong Tu (2010) *Castle Gamsu (2011) *Emergency Meeting (2011) *Talk Show: The Dream (2012) *Snap Martial Arts (2012) 2013–present *The Animals (2013) *Don't Give In (2013) *Zombie Project (2013) *Comedians' World (2013) *Hidden Characters (2013) *BBOOM Entertainment(2013) *Rules of the Workplace (2013) *Chicken High School (2014) *Meditation (2015) *Serious Kingdom (2015) *Welcome Back Show (2016) *Like A Family (2016) *YOLO Inn (2017) *Inner Voices (2017) *Eunuchs (2018)

Music videos

* Unnies — Shut Up *

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Discography

* 2007 같기도 (as part of Gatgido) * 2011 Happy Singer Project * 2013 The Zombie (Single) * 2017 Good Zombie

As featuring artist

— Aze Gag ''(narration by Kim Joon-ho and )''

Awards and nominations

* 2005

: Top Excellence Award (Comedian) * 2009 36th Korea Broadcasting Grand Comedian Award * 2010 11th Republic of Korea Entertainment Visual Arts Division: Photogenic Award * 2011 18th Republic of Korea Entertainment Arts: Comedian Award * 2011

: Top Excellence Award (Comedian) * 2013 25th Korea PD Awards: Comedian Grand Award * 2013 Ministry Appreciation Award * 2013 Cable TV Broadcasting: TV Star Award * 2013

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Grand Prize Award * 2016 3rd Korean Comedy Hot Festival: Shining Comedians in 2016 (Individual Category) *

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: Best Couple Award with

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– Grand Prize (Daesang) (with ''

'' team) *

– Excellence Award in Talk/ Variety Category - ''

'', ''

'' *

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– Top Excellence in Talk and Reality Award - ''

'', ''

'' *

– 2022 SBS's Daughter and Son - ''

'', ''

Ambassadorial roles

* 2012 Korea Forest Service * 2012 Tour de Korea

Footnotes

References

External links

Kim Junho Profile
on Daum
Kim Jun Ho
on

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