He is best known for being in the sitcom, Nonstop and for co-hosting two popular variety programs, MBC's Infinite Challenge and SBS's Running Man. He has also hosted his own show, titled "Ya Man TV" on Mnet in 2015.
On August 15th, 2012, it was announced that he was going to marry South Korean singer Byul. The couple married on November 30th, 2012. The couple welcomed their first child, Dream, on July 9th, 2013. Their second son, Soul, was born on March 22nd, 2017. Their third child, a daughter, Song, was born on July 15, 2019.
(Source: Wikipedia)", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/xyZ7q_5c.jpg" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Song Ji Hyo", "alternateName": "송지효", "birthDate": "August 15, 1981", "nationality": "South Korean", "description": "Song Ji Hyo is a South Korean TV and film actress. She became a full-time member of the show "Running Man" after appearing in the 2nd episode. Ji Hyo gained international fame for being the only female member of the show, which made her popularity rise across Asia.
Song Ji Hyo's birth name is Cheon Seong Im, but she later legalized her name to Cheon Soo Yeon. Before Ji Hyo debuted as an actress, she was a model for Kiki Magazine. She made her feature film acting debut in the 2003 Korean horror film "Wishing Stairs" and had her first lead role in the 2004 crime thriller "Some".
Ji Hyo rumored in February 2012 that she had been dating Baek Chang Joo for 3 months at the time, who is also the CEO of C-JeS Entertainment. In July 2015, she officially confirmed that she was no longer with her former boyfriend and decided to part ways with her management agency, C-JeS Entertainment, following the expiration of her contract.
Her latest film, released after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 in South Korea, was "Intruder", which received a positive response from moviegoers even though it was released during the pandemic.
On October 19, 2022, Uzu Rocks officially announced that they had signed an exclusive contract with her. In April 2023, she notified Uzu Rocks, which was embroiled in allegations of overdue payment to the agency’s artists and employees due to financial difficulties, of the termination of her exclusive contract. Uzu Rocks released an apology and confirmed that they agreed to terminate their exclusive contract. The following month, she filed a legal complaint against the former CEO of Uzu Rocks on embezzlement charges.
On October 13, 2023, it was announced that she had signed an exclusive contract with NEXUS E&M.
On November 22, 2023, the Seoul Central District Court found in favor of Song Ji Hyo, ruling that Uzu Rocks owed her not only 984 million won in unpaid earnings but also an additional sum for delayed interest and more.
(Source: Wikipedia, Soompi)", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/xYozyc.jpg" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Kim Jong Kook", "alternateName": "김종국, 金鍾國, Kim Jong Gook, Kim Jong Guk, Kim Jong Kuk", "birthDate": "April 25, 1976", "nationality": "Yaro-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, South Korea", "description": "Kim Jong Kook is a South Korean singer, entertainer, and actor. In 1995, he debuted as a member of the South Korean duo Turbo, considered to be one of the most popular groups at the time. They sold a million albums in South Korea and Asia before disbanding in 2000. By December 2001, Jong Kook had released his debut solo album, ‘Renaissance’, As a solo artist, he has earned 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 Awards, one Mnet Asian Music Awards, and one Melon Music Awards. A part of his music career, he established himself as an entertainer, notably with his participation in variety shows including X-man and Family Outing. He gained worldwide popularity following his participation in Running Man. He is the uncle of Soya Kim, and is known to be good friends with Jang Hyuk, Cha Tae Hyun, Hong Kyung Min and Hong Kyung In. The five are known as the "Dragon Brothers" as they were all born in 1976, the year of the dragon. On August 27, 2010, Kim had a lumbar microdiscectomy to relieve the pain from a herniated disk. Kim's management company, 101 Entertainment stated, “Kim Jong Kook carried on with his daily activities without knowing that he had a ruptured disk. However, he did feel pain but didn’t think much of it, and he endured his condition with painkillers while filming SBS Running Man." In 2011, Kim created controversy over his attendance at the wedding of Yoo Seung Jun (Steven Yoo) who is banned from re-entering South Korea after evading military service. In January 2015, while a guest on the popular talk show, Healing Camp, he shed light on his choice to work as a public service worker during his mandatory military enlistment, citing his back issues as being partly the reason.", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/kim-jong-kook.png" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Yoo Jae Suk", "alternateName": "유재석", "birthDate": "August 14, 1972", "nationality": "South Korean", "description": "Yoo Jae Suk is a South Korean comedian and television comedy show host. Nicknamed the "MC of the nation". Nicknamed "The Grasshopper" due to his early appearance as a grasshopper, he is now known for his quick wit and appeal across a wide range of demographics.
He has established himself as one of Korea's top comedians and TV personalities. He has appeared in Psy's "Gangnam Style" and "Gentleman" music videos. And is currently hosting "Happy Together Season 3" and "Running Man". He has been dubbed "the nation's MC" for his broad appeal and popularity with a wide demographic of viewers.
He has consistently ranked as the top comedian in Korea, topping the Gallup poll in 2009 and for six consecutive years since 2012. He is one of the highest-paid television personalities in Korea and one of the most in-demand endorsers. In 2013, he was honored with the Daesang Award, the highest award, at the 49th Baeksang Awards.
Known for his exemplary image, Yoo has consistently been picked as a role model by fellow entertainers, as well as the citizens of Korea. He makes donations regularly to several causes and has participated in philanthropic acts.
Yoo is the first television host to have his own wax figure, currently displayed at the Grevin Seoul Museum. He has established himself as one of Korea's top comedians and TV personalities.
On July 6, 2008, he married MBC announcer Na Kyung Eun, who worked with him on the show Infinite Challenge. He and his wife welcomed their first child, a son, Yoo Ji Ho, on May 1, 2010. Their second child, a daughter, Yoo Na Eun, was born on October 19, 2018.
On July 15, 2015, he signed an exclusive contract with FNC Entertainment after being without an agency for about five years.
On July 6, 2021, he left FNC Entertainment upon the expiration of his contract. On July 14, 2021, he signed with Antenna Music.
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While building his music career, Yang Se Chan joined the program "People Looking for a Laugh" and since after joining the show he received many offers to be an MC or be a member of variety shows. In 2017, Yang Se Chan officially joined the most popular variety show "Running Man".
His older brother, Yang Se Hyung is also a comedian.
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Ji Suk Jin gained popularity as a main MC through the show called Star Golden Bell, which aired from 2004 to 2010. He is currently a cast member in the variety show Running Man.", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/jQjAOw_5c.jpg" } ], "director": [ { "@type": "Person", "name": "Ahn Jae Cheol", "alternateName": "안재철", "birthDate": "", "nationality": "South Korean", "description": "", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/dlLZ0_5c.jpg" } ]
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