Kim Gu-ra
Kim Gu-ra 김구라 | |
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Birth name | Kim Hyeon-dong (김현동) |
Born | Incheon, South Korea | October 3, 1970
Medium | television |
Nationality | South Korean |
Years active | 1993-present |
Genres | Situation comedy |
Children | MC Gree (son)[1]1[2] |
Notable works and roles | Radio Star, Line Up, Quiz that Changes the World, Intimate Note, King of Mask Singer, My Little Television |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 김현동 |
Hanja | 金賢東 |
Revised Romanization | Gim Hyeondong |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Hyŏndong |
Stage name | |
Hangul | 김구라 |
Hanja | 金口羅 |
Revised Romanization | Gim Gura |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Kura |
Kim Hyeon-dong (Korean: 김현동,[3] born October 3, 1970), better known as his stage name Kim Gu-ra (Korean: 김구라) is a South Korean MC, comedian and radio host.
Career[]
He first appeared on television in the 1990s in comedy shows and comedy skits. Kim was blasted by the Korean public for harshly criticizing boy band H.O.T. member Moon Hee Jun of his musical style, fashion, and hairstyle on his radio show, yet he was be paired with Moon when hosting shows. He was also well known for being one of the main MCs of popular Korean variety show Line Up. He was also one of the main MC'S of popular South Korean shows Quiz that Changes the World,[4] Radio Star and The Moments of Truth Korea. He is well known for his blunt yet humorous attitude when hosting TV shows. He has also appeared as a guest on A Table for the Gods.[5]
His son, Kim Dong-hyeon, also appeared on television in Bungeoppang[6] and other shows as well, most notably Star Golden Bell and also in the MBC drama 'May Queen' as the younger version of the main female character's older (step) brother.[7]
In April 2012, Kim quit the eight entertainment programmes he hosts, following controversy over a 2002 audio clip from a radio programme, where he likened comfort women to prostitutes.[8]
He is set to return to television in January 2013, hosting new variety show Men's Stuff with Lee Sang-min on cable channel JTBC.[9]
Filmography[]
2015 Home Food Rescue
Variety shows[]
- Radio Star
- Trio’s Childcare Challenge
- Those Who Cross the Line (Season 1)
- 2021 : Leader's Love Host IHQ [10]
- Time Out (2021 - STATV, Host)[11]
- God and the Battle (MBN, 2022)[12]
- Back to the Ground (MBN, 2022) [13]
Films[]
Year | Title | Role |
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2008 | "Baby and I" | cameo |
2009 | "Handphone" | Radio DJ |
2011 | "" |
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | 2020 MBC Entertainment Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Radio Star | Nominated | [14] |
2021 | 2021 SBS Entertainment Awards | Entertainer of the Year Award | Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny | Won | [15] |
Listicles[]
Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
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Forbes | 2016 | Korea Power Celebrity | 25th | [16] |
References[]
- ^ Baek, Byung-yeul (2015-04-14). "Entertainer Kim Gu-ra's son to make a singing debut". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ^ Kim Bo-ra (September 23, 2021). "'52세' 김구라, 새 아내 비밀리에 출산…그리, 23살차 동생 '언급無'[종합]" ['52' Gura Kim, secretly gives birth to a new wife... So, her 23-year-old brother 'no mention' [synthetic]]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved September 23, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Park Jeong-Hoon (April 9, 2012). "김구라의 막말 업보". donga.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
- ^ Han Sang-hee (December 30, 2009). "Yoo Jae-suk Named Top Entertainer at Year-End Event". Korea Times.
- ^ Han Sang-hee (June 28, 2010). "Stay healthy by studying your genes". Korea Times.
- ^ Han Sang-hee (January 28, 2009). "Stars' Families Stealing Spotlight". Korea Times.
- ^ Kim, Mi Hwa (2012-06-14). "김구라子 김동현, '메이퀸' 캐스팅..'김유정 오빠'". Star News. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ^ "Comedian Quits Over Insults to Comfort Women". Chosun Ilbo. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- ^ Ho, Stewart (27 December 2012). "Kim Gura and Lee Sang Min to MC New jTBC Variety Show, Men's Stuff". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
- ^ Jeong Yu-jin (June 14, 2021). "김구라X박명수X한혜진, '리더의 연애' MC 확정…믿고 보는 조합[공식]" [Kim Gura X Park Myung-soo X Han Hye-jin confirmed as MCs for 'Leader's Romance'... A combination you can trust and see [Official]] (in Korean). SPOTV NEWS. Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Nam-kyung (September 28, 2021). "김구라 MC발탁, 김민정‧우즈‧디타와 '타임아웃' 진행(공식)" [Kim Gura selected as MC, Kim Min-jung, Woods, and Dita and ‘Time Out’ (official)]. MBN (in Korean). Retrieved September 28, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Joon-hyun (January 6, 2022). "김구라X도경완X광희, '신과 한판' 3MC 맹활약 예고…1월 첫 방송" [Kim Gura X Do Kyung Wan X Kwang Hee, 'Fight with God' 3MC's big performance notice... First broadcast in January] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved January 6, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Park Jung-min (January 26, 2022). "MBN 측 "김구라·이찬원 '빽 투 더 그라운드' MC 발탁…3월 첫 방송"[공식]" [MBN side “Kim Gura and Lee Chan-won selected as MCs for ‘Back to the Ground’… First broadcast in March”[Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved January 26, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ "[2020 MBC 연예대상] 유재석, 이변없는 '대상'…'놀면 뭐하니?' 싹쓸이 [종합]". edaily (in Korean). December 29, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ Park Seo-yeon (December 19, 2021). "[2021 SBS 연예대상]'미운 우리 새끼' 팀, 대상 영예..이승기 프로듀서상(종합)" [[2021 SBS Entertainment Awards] 'My Little Old Boy' Team, Grand Prize Award... Lee Seung-gi Producer Award (General)] (in Korean). Herald POP. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ Cho, Deuk-jin; Kim, Sun-yeop (February 23, 2016). "SPECIAL EDITION 13th (1) 2016 KOREA POWER CELEBRITY 40 LIST". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2021 – via Joins.
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