Park Myeong-su
Encyclopedia
Park Myung-soo is a Korean comedian
, MC and singer who debuted on television in 1993, appearing on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Network. He is in the top-rated comic variety programme Muhan Dojeon (Infinite Challenge
) and on the Date at 2 O'Clock radio show. He has released several music singles, including "Prince of the Sea", which was covered by LPG
in 2007.
of a business called "Mohani" (모하니), which will sell wigs in shopping malls.
, he is called "the second member" (2인자), putting him below the Host-in-chief Yoo Jae-suk. He is also known as "Big Star" (Guh-seong 거성/巨星), so called for his rise to stardom. Another nickname is "Chicken CEO," in reference to the Kyochon
chicken shop which he formerly operated (he is currently a Seoul
metropolitan manager of Imsil Cheese Pizza restaurant). In October 2007, Park Myung-soo acquired another nickname, "worthless elder (brother)" (하찮은 형) after co-host Noh Hong-chul referred to him as a "worthless person with a worthless body" (하찮은 박명수님, 하찮은 몸) in comparison to world-class Figure skater
Kim Yu-Na.
He is famous for his "scolding" repertoire (호통개그), for shouting phrases, and he is known for arguing with co-host Jeong Jun-ha
. The arguments between Jun-ha and Myung-soo have become an occasional segment called Ha & Su).
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...
, MC and singer who debuted on television in 1993, appearing on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa 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...
Network. He is in the top-rated comic variety programme Muhan Dojeon (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...
) and on the Date at 2 O'Clock radio show. He has released several music singles, including "Prince of the Sea", which was covered by LPG
LPG (group)
LPG is a manufactured girl group from Korea inspired by the success of "semi-trot" singer Jang Yoon Jung. Their name showcases the fact that all four members of this group were pageant participants, with two of them even making it into the Miss Korea pageant.-History:Their first album, Long...
in 2007.
Personal life
On April 8, 2008, Park Myung-soo married his long-time girlfriend, 31-year-old Dermatologist Han Su-min. This was the first time a member of Infinite Challenge has married since the show's inception. Their first child, Park Min-seo, was born in August 2008. As of December 2009, with the joint co-operation of its enterprise company, he began serving as a CEOChief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of a business called "Mohani" (모하니), which will sell wigs in shopping malls.
Muhan Dojeon
On Muhan DojeonInfinite 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...
, he is called "the second member" (2인자), putting him below the Host-in-chief Yoo Jae-suk. He is also known as "Big Star" (Guh-seong 거성/巨星), so called for his rise to stardom. Another nickname is "Chicken CEO," in reference to the Kyochon
Kyochon
Kyochon F&B Co., Ltd. is a South Korean fried chicken restaurant chain. Founded in 1991, Kyochon is one of the largest Korean fried chicken restaurants in South Korea. Kyochon operates some restaurants in the United States. Kyochon has its head office in Osan, Gyeongi-do.-External links:* *...
chicken shop which he formerly operated (he is currently a Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
metropolitan manager of Imsil Cheese Pizza restaurant). In October 2007, Park Myung-soo acquired another nickname, "worthless elder (brother)" (하찮은 형) after co-host Noh Hong-chul referred to him as a "worthless person with a worthless body" (하찮은 박명수님, 하찮은 몸) in comparison to world-class Figure skater
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
Kim Yu-Na.
He is famous for his "scolding" repertoire (호통개그), for shouting phrases, and he is known for arguing with co-host Jeong Jun-ha
Jeong Jun-ha
Jeong Jun-ha is a South Korean comedian and entertainer. His well-known motto is " gives love or not, always gives love, Jeong Jun-ha" .-History:...
. The arguments between Jun-ha and Myung-soo have become an occasional segment called Ha & Su).
Current programmes
- 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 Infinite ChallengeInfinite 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...
(무한도전) (April 2005 - July 2005, Re-joined since October 2005): Co-host(as "The Second Member") - KBS's Happy Together Season 3 (해피투게더 시즌3): Co-Host (Since June 2007)
- 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...
FM4U Radio's Park Myeong-su's Dating at 2 pm (박명수의 2시의 데이트): Host (Since 2008) - 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 Undercover BossUndercover BossUndercover Boss is a television franchise series that has been released in multiple countries, originating in 2009 on the British Channel 4...
(US edition): as a KoreanKorean languageKorean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
Narrator (Since July 2010)
Former programmes
- 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 Come to Play (놀러와): Joint Panel - 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...
FM4U Radio's Park Myeong-su's Fun Fun Radio (박명수의 펀펀라디오): Host - Seoul Broadcasting System's X-man: Joint Panel
- OBSOBS- Organizations :* O Broadcasting System, a broadcasting station based in Bucheon, South Korea, see Television in South Korea* OBS Bandy Club, an American bandy club* OBS Logistics, an ERP/Logistics Software Development Company located in the United Kingdom...
Gyeongin Television's A CEOChief executive officerA chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
that met by Park Myeong-su(박명수가 만난 CEO): Host - 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 Jippijiggi Co-host since November 2007, ended April 2008 - 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...
- "Dong-an Club" (일요일일요일밤에 - 동안클럽 Medical Quiz bshow): Co-Host from 2006 to 2008 - 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 Brain Battle (브레인 베틀, Knowledge Quiz show): Co-Host (2008) - 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...
- "We Got MarriedWe Got MarriedWe 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...
" (일요일일요일밤에 - 우리 결혼했어요): Co-Host (2008) - Korean Broadcasting System's Economy Vitamin (경제비타민, Economy knowledge show): Joint Panel (2008)
- 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...
- Hot Brothers" (일요일 일요일 밤에 - 뜨거운형제들) Host-in-chief (Since its pilot edition debuted on March 2010) - Korean Broadcasting System's Oh My School/100 points out of 100 (오 마이 스쿨 / 백점만점, Variety Show) Host
Discography
- "Change" (September 1999)
- "Dr. Park" (August 2000)
- "Son of the Wind" (바람의 아들) (August 2002)
- "Tal-la-la" (탈랄라) (June 2005)
- "Naengmyun" (냉면) - Duet with Girls' GenerationGirls' GenerationGirls' 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...
's JessicaJessica JungJessica Jung , better known by her first name Jessica, is a Korean-American singer, dancer, actress and model. She was born in San Francisco, and is fluent in both Korean and English...
(July 2009) - "Fyah!" Duet with Gil Seong-junGil Seong-junGil Seong-joon is a South Korean Rapper, comedian, entertainer, and musician as a member of hip-hop duo, Leessang...
April 2010 - "Whale" (고래) - Duet with KaraKara (band)Kara is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media . The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a popular South Korean girl group signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" Kara...
's NicoleNicole JungNicole Jung , better known mononymously as Nicole, born on October 7, 1991, is an Korean-American idol singer, and rapper. She was raised in Glendale, California but she moved to Seoul, South Korea...
(July 2010) - "I Cheated" - as Great Park, Duet with Big Bang's G-DragonG-DragonAside from Big Bang, G-Dragon also made several solo appearances. After helping produce Taeyang's debut album, he recorded his own version of the album's lead single "Only Look At Me" , titled as the part two version to the song. The single was released digitally...
(July 2011)