Yoo Jae-suk
| Yu Jae-seok | |
|---|---|
| File:Yu Jae Seok(Host-in-chief of Muhan Dojeon).gif | |
| Born | August 14, 1972 Seoul, Korea(South) |
| Medium | Stand-up, television |
| Nationality |  Korean |
| Years active | 1991-present |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Spouse | Na Gyeong Eun(engaged since 2006) |
| Notable works and roles | Host-in-chief of Muhan Dojeon |
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Yu Jae-seok (유재석), (born 14 August 1972) is a Korean entertainer/MC. He has hosted several variety shows on Korean TV, including the hugely popular program Muhan Dojeon. Nicknamed "The Grasshopper", due to early cameos dressed as a grasshopper, he is now known for his quick wit and likability with most demographics, and has established himself as one of Korea's top comedians and TV personalities.[1]
History
Yu Jae-seok graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts. His television debut was on the KBS Comedian Festival (for College students) in 1991, singing a cover of the song Step by Step by New Kids on the Block.[2] He hosted the shows "X-Man" and "Hajago"(Let's Do It) for SBS, which were both cancelled in 2007, due to low ratings on Sunday Evening. X-Man has gone on to success in international syndication.
Yu now hosts a show called "Ancient TV"(Representing 1960's TV Programmes), and is a part of the six member cast of the program Muhan Dojeon. He has signed with MBC for Saturday evening programming.[3]
Furthermore, Since December 2005, he is a founding member of DY Entertainment.[4]
Television appearances
- MBC's Muhan Dojeon(Infinite Challenge 무한도전) Host-in-Chief(Since 2005)
- MBC's Come, Enjoy(Nolroewa 놀러와) Co-Host
- SBS's Sunday is good-1960's TV Host-in-chief(일요일이 좋다-옛날TV, Since June 2007)
- SBS's Truth Game(with Yu Jae Sok, 유재석의 진실게임) Host
- KBS2's Happy Together-Friends(해피투게더 프렌즈) Co-Host
Private Life
He is currently engaged to Na Gyeong-eun(MBC's Announcer, Nickname in Muhan Dojeon is 'Ma Bong Chun')[5].
References
- ^ Comedian Yoo Jae-seok rises as Hallyu MC KBS World, People In Focus article, 2007-06-07
- ^ Step by Step by MC유 Youtube clip from Muhan Dojeon episode.
- ^ From Jeong Yeon-ju to Shin Dong-yeob(Korean), Magazine T, Retrieved on May 31, 2007.
- ^ 5 top Korean Entertainers established 'DY Entertainment', Kukinews, Retrieved on 6 December 2005
- ^ Yu Jae Sok-Na Kyeong Eun, Will they marry before the year 2007?(Korean), Joongang Ilbo, Retrieved on May 13, 2007.
External Links
- 'Muhan Dojeon' official Homepage(Korean)
- Yu Jae Seok's Corporate Homepage(Korean, DY Entertainment)