Jeong Hyeong-don
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Jeong Hyeong-don is a South Korean comedian
and entertainer.
in Suwon
as an engineer. Before entering the Korean entertainment industry, he was a member of a comedy team with his colleagues at Samsung.
His television debut was on the KBS Gag Concert
in 2002, with a segment called "Doremi Trio" (도레미 트리오). In this segment, he sung parts of K-pop songs with comedic punches at the end. After its huge success, he joined as a panel (and co-host) of Korean variety shows, including MBC's Sunday Sunday Night
, ! (exclamation mark) and KBS' Imagination Plus, etc.
As of January 2009, he is a part of both Infinite Challenge
(Muhan Dojeon) and We Got Married
. After initially being paired up with Saori, Jung was eventually given a "roommate" role alongside Crown J
and Seo In Young. After their departure in January 2009, Jung was then paired up with Girls' Generation
leader Taeyeon
, which made headlines but also caused a major uproar among netizens due to the 11-year age difference and SNSD's (as well as Taeyeon
herself) large fanbase. The 'couple', along with the rest of the 'couples', left the show since WGM was to follow a new format with real celebrity couples. Also, Hyungdon was already in a relationship at the time of WGM.
's flagship real-variety comedy program Muhan Dojeon
. During each of the episodes, he presents his ability for anything, except making people laugh. That makes his character as an "Awkward Piggy" (어색한 뚱보). He has the least amount of nicknames among the members of Muhan Dojeon. This was pointed out on the 100th Episode (101st on TV) during the 100 minute debate. He is often seen as amusement because he can do anything well besides entertaining. In the 100th Episode (101st on TV), he was doing archery and was to get exactly 100 points, he often hit high points and got up to 100 points pretty quickly for a first-timer. But he went over 100 and was scolded by members because none of them so far succeeded in any of the 100th Episode competitions.
On January 1, 2011, during its 230th episode broadcast, he awarded MuDo
Member of the year 2010, with almost a half of netizen via iMBC.com voted for him. (49 percent; 8,940 votes). It was a twice bigger result than the both a highly-recognized and host-in-chief of this programme, Yu Jae-seok
(4,393 votes; 24%). During his acceptance speech, he said "It took a 5 and a half years from 'Awkward Piggy' to 'Mijon Gaeoh'. My victory presents to everyone that, even an ordinary person (like me) can reach the top".
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and entertainer.
Biography
After graduating Busan Electronic Technical (senior) High School in 1996, he served for Samsung ElectronicsSamsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics and information technology company headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul...
in Suwon
Suwon
Suwon is the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. A major city of over a million inhabitants, Suwon lies approximately south of Seoul. It is traditionally known as "The City of Filial Piety"....
as an engineer. Before entering the Korean entertainment industry, he was a member of a comedy team with his colleagues at Samsung.
His television debut was on the KBS Gag Concert
Gag Concert
Gag Concert is a Korean sketch-comedy TV show shown on the KBS2 network competing with SBS's People looking for a laugh and MBC's Ha ttang sa .-History:*Season 1...
in 2002, with a segment called "Doremi Trio" (도레미 트리오). In this segment, he sung parts of K-pop songs with comedic punches at the end. After its huge success, he joined as a panel (and co-host) of Korean variety shows, including MBC's Sunday Sunday Night
Sunday Sunday Night
Our Sunday Night is the longest-running South Korean television entertainment programme, distributed by MBC. It runs for 155 minutes, including roughly fifteen minutes of advertising...
, ! (exclamation mark) and KBS' Imagination Plus, etc.
As of January 2009, he is a part of both Infinite Challenge
Infinite Challenge
Infinite Challenge is a Korean television entertainment program, distributed and syndicated by MBC. As of June and July 2009, it still has the largest market share for its timeslot, between 13.8 percent and 19.7 percent of Korean television viewers watched Muhan Dojeon at 6:40 PM every Saturday...
(Muhan Dojeon) and We Got Married
We Got Married
We Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married...
. After initially being paired up with Saori, Jung was eventually given a "roommate" role alongside Crown J
Crown J
Crown J is a South Korean rapper who made his debut in March, 2006. Having lived in the Los Angeles, U.S., Crown J brings U.S.-style hip-hop to Korean listeners. He lived in Atlanta before moving to Los Angeles. However, his songs about love, friendship and family are filled with Korean sentiments...
and Seo In Young. After their departure in January 2009, Jung was then paired up with Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
leader Taeyeon
Taeyeon
Kim Tae-Yeon , commonly known as Taeyeon , is a South Korean idol singer,host, Radio DJ, dancer, actress, and promotional model. She is the Leader and main vocalist of the popular Korean girl group, Girls' Generation.- Biography :...
, which made headlines but also caused a major uproar among netizens due to the 11-year age difference and SNSD's (as well as Taeyeon
Taeyeon
Kim Tae-Yeon , commonly known as Taeyeon , is a South Korean idol singer,host, Radio DJ, dancer, actress, and promotional model. She is the Leader and main vocalist of the popular Korean girl group, Girls' Generation.- Biography :...
herself) large fanbase. The 'couple', along with the rest of the 'couples', left the show since WGM was to follow a new format with real celebrity couples. Also, Hyungdon was already in a relationship at the time of WGM.
Muhan Dojeon
He is a founding member of MBCMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's flagship real-variety comedy program Muhan Dojeon
Infinite Challenge
Infinite Challenge is a Korean television entertainment program, distributed and syndicated by MBC. As of June and July 2009, it still has the largest market share for its timeslot, between 13.8 percent and 19.7 percent of Korean television viewers watched Muhan Dojeon at 6:40 PM every Saturday...
. During each of the episodes, he presents his ability for anything, except making people laugh. That makes his character as an "Awkward Piggy" (어색한 뚱보). He has the least amount of nicknames among the members of Muhan Dojeon. This was pointed out on the 100th Episode (101st on TV) during the 100 minute debate. He is often seen as amusement because he can do anything well besides entertaining. In the 100th Episode (101st on TV), he was doing archery and was to get exactly 100 points, he often hit high points and got up to 100 points pretty quickly for a first-timer. But he went over 100 and was scolded by members because none of them so far succeeded in any of the 100th Episode competitions.
On January 1, 2011, during its 230th episode broadcast, he awarded MuDo
Infinite Challenge
Infinite Challenge is a Korean television entertainment program, distributed and syndicated by MBC. As of June and July 2009, it still has the largest market share for its timeslot, between 13.8 percent and 19.7 percent of Korean television viewers watched Muhan Dojeon at 6:40 PM every Saturday...
Member of the year 2010, with almost a half of netizen via iMBC.com voted for him. (49 percent; 8,940 votes). It was a twice bigger result than the both a highly-recognized and host-in-chief of this programme, Yu Jae-seok
Yu Jae-seok
Yoo Jae-Seok is a South Korean comedian and television comedy show host. Nicknamed as "MC of the nation" , people have voted him for the most popular Korean comedian for five consecutive years . He has hosted several variety television shows in South Korea, including the hugely popular program...
(4,393 votes; 24%). During his acceptance speech, he said "It took a 5 and a half years from 'Awkward Piggy' to 'Mijon Gaeoh'. My victory presents to everyone that, even an ordinary person (like me) can reach the top".
Personal life
On September 13, 2009, he married his girlfriend, television comedy scriptwriter Han Yu-ra.Television appearances
- KBS's Gag ConcertGag ConcertGag Concert is a Korean sketch-comedy TV show shown on the KBS2 network competing with SBS's People looking for a laugh and MBC's Ha ttang sa .-History:*Season 1...
(개그 콘서트, 2002) - MBCMunhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's Muhan DojeonInfinite ChallengeInfinite Challenge is a Korean television entertainment program, distributed and syndicated by MBC. As of June and July 2009, it still has the largest market share for its timeslot, between 13.8 percent and 19.7 percent of Korean television viewers watched Muhan Dojeon at 6:40 PM every Saturday...
(Infinite Challenge, 무한도전) (Since 2005) - MBCMunhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's Sunday Sunday NightSunday Sunday NightOur Sunday Night is the longest-running South Korean television entertainment programme, distributed by MBC. It runs for 155 minutes, including roughly fifteen minutes of advertising...
(단비 DanbI, Helping for Developing Countries) Co-host since 2010 - KBS2's Explore TV-Cool Guys (TV탐험 멋진친구들) Co-Host
- KBS2's Imagination Plus (상상플러스, 2005~2007) Co-Host
- tvN's Rollercoaster (재밌는TV 롤러코스터, 2009~) Leading actor with Jeong Ga-eunJeong Ga-eunJeong Ga-eun is a South Korean actress and entrepreneur, who has appeared in several Korean television series such as Rollercoaster, Sunday Sunday Night...