Kim Byung-man

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
Kim, Byung-man
Born July 29, 1975
Jeonju, Wanju, North Jeolla Province
Nationality South Korean
Years active 2002-present[Infobox 1]
Genres slapstick
Spouse A-sshi (2012)[Infobox 2]
Notable works and roles Gag Concert
  1. ↑ "‘Gagman’ Kim Byung-man Tells of Rags-to-Riches Rise in Bio". South Korea: k-popexpress. August 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  2. ↑ "Kim Byung Man Gets Married Next Year". Soompi. Retrieved 15 October 2011.

Kim Byung-man (born July 29, 1975),is a South Korean comedian,[1] best known for his incredible slapstick and acrobatic stunts as a Master in Gag Concert, and survival skills in Law of the Jungle.

Biography

Kim was born into a poor family with an older brother and three sisters in Jeonju, Wanju in North Jeolla Province. His father was an alcoholic, because of his bad luck in business. This caused his family to be in chronic debt. His mother tried to make a little money working at odd jobs, such as working at a restaurant. Kim also tried to help raise money for the family by doing manual labor. Wanting to be a comedian, he left his home and moved to Seoul to go to an apartment with other aspiring comedians. After three failed auditions on KBS and four on MBC, he was finally accepted by KBS in 2002. He starred in Gag concert on the Master show as a Master, his most famous role, in which he performs difficult tasks, showcasing his ability to acquire new skills quickly.[2]

Kim made his first appearance in the movie called "Gift" (선물) in 2002. He was also the runner-up on Kim Yuna's Kiss and Cry where famous entertainers learn how to figure skate from professionals.[3]

Up till 2012 he was signed under Castle J Entertainment, and on 19 September, it was announced that he has signed exclusive contracts with SM C&C, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment, along with Lee Soo Geun.[4]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Mee-yoo, Kwon (July 6, 2011). "Reality TV gets a spin as stars challenge skating, dancing". Korea Times. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
  2. ↑ "‘Gagman’ Kim Byung-man Tells of Rags-to-Riches Rise in Bio". South Korea: k-popexpress. August 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  3. ↑ "F(X)’S KRYSTAL WINS ‘KISS AND CRY’". k-popexpress. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  4. ↑ Ho, Stewart (19 September 2012). "Lee Su Geun, Kim Byung Man Join Kang Ho Dong at SM C&C?". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 6 October 2012.

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