Ji Suk-jin
| Ji Suk-jin | |
|---|---|
 Ji Suk Jin at Malaysia for Running Man Fan Meeting Asian Tour 2014 | |
| Born |
February 10, 1966 Jungseon, Gangwon, South Korea |
| Medium | Stand-up, television |
| Nationality | South Korea |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Genres | Observational, Sketch, Wit, Parody, Slapstick, Dramatic, Sitcom |
| Influences |
Shim Hyung-rae, Lee Gyeong-gyu, |
| Influenced |
Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Chae-young, Jun Hyun-moo |
| Spouse | Ryu Su-Jeong[1] |
| Notable works and roles | Host of Star Golden Bell, Running Man |
Ji Suk-jin (correctly spelled as Jee Seok-jin; Hangul: 지석진; Hanja: 池錫辰/池石镇; born on February 10, 1966) is a South Korean comedian, television presenter, actor and broadcaster. He graduated from Ajou University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.[2][3]
In 1992, Ji Suk-jin debuted as a singer, releasing his first album "I Know".[4] However, he gained popularity as a MC and comedian in the entertainment industry. He was most commonly known as the main MC in Star Golden Bell, which aired from 2004 to 2010.[5]
Ji Suk-jin is currently a cast member in the variety show Running Man together with Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook, Kang Hee-gun (Gary) of LeeSsang, Ha Dong-hoon, Song Ji-hyo, and Lee Kwang-soo.
Ji Suk-jin recently sang '사랑한다 말하는건' (Saying I Love You) with Club Soul, for KBS drama My Dear Cat's OST. He has also announced plans to release new songs in 2015, 22 years after his debut as a singer.[6]
Discography
Solo album
- 1992: I Know
Single
- 2014: 사랑한다 말하는건 (Saying I Love You) with Club Soul, for My Dear Cat OST
Filmography
Variety Shows
- 2004-2006: KBS2 Heroine 6
- 2007-2008: KBS2 Hi Five
- 2004–2010: KBS2 Star Golden Bell
- 2007: SBS Truth Game
- 2008: KBS2 Cider
- 2010–present: SBS Running Man
- 2011–2012: MBC Death Camp 24 Hours
- 2012: MBC Survival King
Television Appearances
- 2009.06.11: KBS Happy Together
- 2010.03.11: KBS Happy Together Episode 140
- 2010.05.18: SBS Strong Heart Episode 29
- 2010.05.25: SBS Strong Heart Episode 30
- 2012.01.11: MBC Radio Star (Golden Fishery) Episode 264
- 2012.04.12: KBS Happy Together Episode 244
- 2012.07.06: SBS Go Show Episode 14
- 2012.11.17: MBC Infinite Challenge Episode 304
- 2013.05.24: SBS Thank You Episode 12
- 2013.12.20: MBC Real Animal Adoption: Our Family’s Youngest Episode 1
- 2013.12.27: MBC Real Animal Adoption: Our Family’s Youngest Episode 2
- 2014.05.17: MBC Infinite Challenge Episode 379
- 2014.07.22: SBS Magic Eye Episode 3
- 2014.12.18: KBS Happy Together Episode 377
- 2014.12.31: Zhejiang TV 2015 Countdown Show
- 2015.02.19: JTBC Everybody Episode 13
Awards
- 2004: KBS Entertainment Awards - Excellence Award (Variety)
- 2007: KBS Entertainment Awards - Excellence Award (Variety)
- 2012: SBS Entertainment Awards - Excellence Award (Variety)
Nicknames from Running Man
- Big Nose Hyungnim (왕코형님)
- Jae-suk Sunflower
- Impala (임팔라)
- Race Starter (레이스 스타터)
References
- ↑ 지석진 아내 류수정, 내조에 이어 미모도 '여왕' (in Korean). Seoul NTN. May 19, 2010. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
- ↑ 지석진. daum.net (in Korean). Daum Communications. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ↑ 1992년 서태지의 난 알아요와 동명 노래 발표해 화제가 되기도 (in Korean). Nocut News. 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
- ↑ "Ji Suk Jin to Replace Kim Jae Dong on Star Golden Bell.". allkpop. 6Theory Media. 14 October 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ↑ "지석진, 발라드 싱글 또 낸다..중화권도 관심".
External links
- Ji Suk-jin on Twitter
- Ji Suk-jin on Instagram
- Ji Suk-jin on Sina Weibo
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