Jung Hyung-don explained

Jung Hyung-don
Birth Date:15 March 1978
Birth Place:Gimcheon, South Korea
Medium:Television, music
Active:2002–present
Genre:Physical comedy, comedy music
Children:2
Module:
Child:yes
Hangul:정형돈
Hanja:鄭亨敦
Rr:Jeong Hyeong-don
Mr:Chŏng Hyŏngdon

Jung Hyung-don (; born March 15, 1978)[1] [2] is a South Korean comedian and television host. He is best known for his roles on the variety shows Infinite Challenge and Weekly Idol.[3] [4]

Early life and education

Jung was born in Gimcheon in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. As a child, he moved with his family to Busan, where he later attended Busan Electronic Technical High School.[5] After graduation, he worked for Samsung Electronics in Suwon for six years before entering the entertainment industry.[6]

Career

Jung made his television debut on the sketch comedy show Gag Concert in 2002. On the show, he performed a sketch called "Do-Re-Mi Trio," in which he and two other comedians sang excerpts of popular songs, adding comedic punch lines to the end.[7]

In 2005, Jung joined the cast of a new variety show called Infinite Challenge. Though the show initially had low viewership ratings,[8] it went on to be a hit, and several of the songs Jung recorded for the show's periodic "song festivals" charted in the top ten of South Korea's music charts.[9] [10]

Jung joined the cast of the first season of the marriage simulation show We Got Married in 2008. He was initially paired with television personality Saori until her departure from the show. He was later paired with singer Taeyeon of Girls' Generation. The match caused an uproar from Girls' Generation fans, in part due to the 11-year age gap between the two entertainers.[11] [12]

In 2011, Jung and rapper Defconn became co-hosts of the new idol-focused reality show Weekly Idol.[13]

Hiatus

In November 2015, Jung's agency, FNC Entertainment, announced that he was taking a break from all activities due to his anxiety disorder. At the time, he was a cast member or host on several television shows, including Infinite Challenge, Weekly Idol, and Please Take Care of My Refrigerator.[14] Jung officially left the cast of Infinite Challenge in July 2016.[15]

Return

Jung returned as the co-host of Weekly Idol in October 2016, ending his 11-month break from television activities.[16] In March 2018, both Jung and Defconn left Weekly Idol.[17] In May, they became hosts of the variety show Idol Room.[18]

Second hiatus

On November 5, 2020, it was announced by Jung's agency FNC Entertainment that he will take another break from all activities due to anxiety disorder relapse.[19] In October 2021, Jung decided not to renew his contract with FNC Entertainment.[20]

On November 15, 2021, Jung founded the Matched Project (MCP) agency with Kim Young-man, Kim Sung-joo, and Ahn Jung-hwan.[21]

Personal life

Jung married comedy writer Han Yu-ra on September 13, 2009.[22] They have two children, twin daughters, who were born on December 11, 2012.[23]

Television appearances

Current programs

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018–2020; 2021–presentProblem Child in House (옥탑방의 문제아들)Cast MemberEpisode 1–105, 118-present [24] [25]
2021Oh Eun-young's Golden Counseling Center Host [26] [27]
2022Surprise: Secret RoomHost[28]
Neighborhood Billiards[29]
Ahn Jung-hwan's Hidden QatarRegular Member[30]
2023Rural Police ReturnsCast MemberSeason 1–2[31]

Former programs

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Gag Concert (개그 콘서트)Co-host
2005–2007Imagination Plus (상상플러스)
2005–2016Infinite Challenge (무한도전)Episode 1–454[32]
2007Explore TV-Cool Guys (TV탐험 멋진친구들)
2008Mystery Commandos (미스터리 특공대)Host
2009–2010Sunday Sunday Night (단 하나의 비밀 단비 Only One Secret Danbi)Co-host
2011–2015Weekly Idol (주간 아이돌)with Defconn[33]
2012GO Show (고쇼)[34]
2013Ba-ra-dun Bada (바라던 바다)Pilot show
Uh-rap Show! (어랍쇼)
Noon-Ssul-Mi (눈썰미)
2014–2015Hitmaker (형돈이와 대준이의 히트제조기)with Defconn
Please Take Care of My Refrigerator (냉장고를 부탁해)with Kim Sung-joo[35]
Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education (우리동네 예능과 체육의 능력자)
2016–2018Weekly Idol (주간 아이돌)with Defconn
Carefree Travelers S1 (패키지로 세계일주 - 뭉쳐야 뜬다)[36]
2017–2018Night Goblin (밤도깨비)[37]
Hyena on the Keyboard (건반 위의 하이에나)Host[38]
2018Dancing High (댄싱하이)[39]
Road to Paris (파리로 가는 길)Co-hostEpisode 1–2 with Lee Chae-young and Kim Pung[40]
2018–2020Idol Room (아이돌룸)Episode 1–87, alongside Defconn[41]
2019Prison Life of Fools (호구들의 감빵생활)Cast MemberEpisode 1–26[42] [43]
2020Idol on Quiz (퀴즈 위의 아이돌)Co-hostEpisode 1–18 with Jang Sung-kyu[44] [45]
2022legend festivalHost[46]
Jump Like a Witch[47]
Accapella[48] [49]

Drama

Discography

See also: Hyungdon and Daejun.

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart
positions
Sales (DL)Album
KOR
[50]
As lead artist
"Spring Chicken Soup" (영계백숙)20128 I'm A Singer in My Own Right
"Gangbuk Gentleman" (강북멋쟁이)20131
  • KOR: 1,072,090+[52]
Park Myung-soo’s How About This?
Collaborations
"Jump"
201170Enjoy Today Rock Project
"The Innocent Macho" (순정마초)
5
  • KOR: 2,190,052+[53]
Infinite Challenge West Coast Highway Festival
"Change The Game"
39
"Going To Try" (해볼라고)
20132 Infinite Challenge Jayu-ro Song Festival
"Wonderful Barn" (멋진헛간)
20154 Infinite Challenge Yeongdong Highway Music Festival
"Today" (오늘은)
32 Don't Worry Music Vol. 1
"Shall We Walk?" (걸을까)
93 Don't Worry Music Vol. 2
As featured artist
"Not an Easy Girl"
201538

Awards

Year Awards show Category Nominated Work Result
2002 17th KBS Awards Comedian Contest Amateur Statue Jung Hyung-don
2003 Best Newcomer Award – Comedy Jung Hyung-don
Top Excellence Award – Idea (Corner) Gag Concert

"Doremi"

2004 Excellence Award – Comedy Gag Concert: "Beautiful Flowers"
2006 MBC Entertainment Awards Best Program Award Infinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)
2007 MBC Entertainment Awards Best Program Award Infinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)
2008 MBC Entertainment Awards Outstanding Male Entertainer Jung Hyung-don
Best Variety Show Infinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)
89th National Athletic Competition Aerobic Amateur Club 6-People - 2nd place Infinite Challenge Team
(shared with cast members)
2009 MBC Entertainment Awards Best Program Award Infinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)
2010 KCTA Cable TV Broadcast Awards TV Star of the Year Jung Hyung-don
5th Arena-Audi A-Awards Top "Black Collar Workers" – Innovation Infinite Challenge Team
2011 The 53rd National Rowing Championships 2000m Novice Inn (Special Award)Infinite Challenge Team
Trend Award Infinite Challenge Theme – "West Coast Highway Song Festival"
(shared with cast members)
2013 MBC Entertainment Awards Most Popular Program Infinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)
"Best Couple" Award Jung Hyung-don
(with G-Dragon)
High Excellence Award for Variety Shows – Male Jung Hyung-don
2014 KBS Entertainment Awards Top Entertainer Award
MBC Entertainment Awards Entertainment Program of the Year Infinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)
2015 42nd Korea Broadcasting Prizes Grand Prize Infinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)
[60]
Best Variety Performer - Male Jung Hyung-don
KBS Entertainment Awards Variety Star Award Jung Hyung-don

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Jung Hyung Don. FNC. ko.
  3. Web site: Jeong, Ahn host new KBS show. Jin. Min-ji. June 8, 2015. Korea JoongAng Daily. July 29, 2018.
  4. News: K-Pop Pick Of The Day: The Gloomy Song. Park. Seung. March 29, 2018. Kotaku. July 29, 2018.
  5. News: http://news20.busan.com/controller/newsController.jsp?newsId=20151112000307. ko:'불안장애' 정형돈은 누구? '웃기지 않은 개그맨'에서 '예능계 4대천왕' 섭렵. Kim. Sang-hyeok. November 12, 2015. Busan Ilbo. July 29, 2018. ko.
  6. News: '한끼줍쇼' 정형돈, 'S전자 연예인 1호' 자부심 보여. Kim. Sang-min. June 8, 2017. Seoul Daily. July 29, 2018. ko.
  7. Web site: http://sbssports.sbs.co.kr/news/news_content.jsp?article_id=E10003897094. ko:'도레미트리오' 정형돈 민망한 부위 옷 터져…'최강의 슬랩스틱 뮤직개그'. June 9, 2013. SBS Sports Entertainment. ko. July 29, 2018.
  8. News: https://news.joins.com/article/22483257. ko:바보들의 응원가 '무한도전', 다시 만날 수 있을까. No. Jin-ho. March 28, 2018. JoongAng Ilbo. July 31, 2018. ko.
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  10. News: http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2018061117020660771. ko:정형돈 '내 저작권료 가수 중 상위 10%'…'강북 멋쟁이'·'해볼라고' 제작. June 11, 2018. Asia Economy. July 31, 2018. ko-KR.
  11. News: http://star.mt.co.kr/stview.php?no=2009040712543899859. ko:정형돈, '우결'결혼→이혼→재혼→'진짜'사랑까지. Kim. Kyeo-ul. April 7, 2009. Star News. July 31, 2018. ko-KR.
  12. News: http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/4134531. ko:열애 정형돈, 5월 초 '우결' 전격 하차. Jo. Eun-byeol. April 7, 2009. CBS No Cut News. July 31, 2018. ko-KR.
  13. Web site: 정형돈·데프콘, '주간 아이돌' MC 하차. Kim. Jin-seok. February 22, 2018. JTBC. ko. July 31, 2018.
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  16. News: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000907387. ko:'주간아' 측 '정형돈 10月 복귀, 각별한 애정 덕에 가능'. Kim. Ji-hyeon. September 13, 2016. TV Report. September 13, 2016. ko.
  17. News: '주간아이돌' 측 'MC 정형돈X데프콘, 오늘(7일) 마지막 녹화'. Son. Ye-ji. March 7, 2018. Ten Asia. July 31, 2018. ko-KR.
  18. News: '아이돌룸' 정형돈-데프콘 '아이돌 전문 MC? 쑥스럽다'. Yu. Eun-yeong. May 10, 2018. SPOTVNEWS. July 31, 2018. ko.
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  21. Web site: [공식] 김용만·김성주·안정환·정형돈 손잡고 콘텐츠 기획사 '뭉친프로젝트' 출발]. Ko Jae-wan. [Official] Kim Yong-man, Kim Seong-joo, Ahn Jung-hwan, and Jeong Hyeong-don join hands to launch 'United Project', a content management company. Sports Chosun. . November 15, 2021. November 16, 2021. ko.
  22. News: http://www.hani.co.kr/arti/culture/entertainment/376422.html. ko:개그맨 정형돈-방송작가 한유라, 결혼. September 13, 2009. The Hankyoreh. July 29, 2018. ko.
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  26. News: [단독]정형돈·이윤지, '오은영의 금쪽상담소' 합류…9월 첫 방송 ]. Shim Eom-kyung . [Exclusive] Hyung-don Jeong and Yoon-ji Lee join 'Eun-young Oh's Golden Counseling Center'... first broadcast in september. Spotify News . . August 18, 2021 . August 18, 2021 . ko.
  27. News: 채널A 측 "이윤지 정형돈 ‘오은영의 금쪽상담소’ MC 합류"(공식) . Park Jung-min . Channel A side “Lee Yun-ji and Jung Hyung-don join ‘Oh Eun-young’s Golden Counseling Center’ MC” (official) . Newsen . . August 18, 2021 . August 18, 2021 . ko.
  28. Web site: 정형돈X장성규, 20주년 '서프라이즈' 스핀오프 토크쇼 MC [공식]]. Kim Ga-young. Jung Hyung-don X Jang Seong-gyu, 20th Anniversary 'Surprise' spin-off talk show MC [Official] . E-Daily. . December 24, 2021. December 24, 2021. ko.
  29. Web site: 절친' 김용만→정형돈, '동네 당구'로 뭉쳤다…8일 첫방. Ha Ji-won. Best friend' Yongman Kim → Hyungdon Jeong, united in 'neighborhood billiards'... first episode on the 8th. X-ports News. Naver. July 5, 2022. July 5, 2022. ko.
  30. Web site: MBC, '예능 단독' 카타르 월드컵 현장 담은 '히든 카타르' 론칭 [공식] ]. Yang. Yu-jin. MBC launches 'Hidden Qatar' featuring the Qatar World Cup in 'Entertainment Exclusive' [Official] . My Daily. Naver. October 11, 2022. October 11, 2022. ko.
  31. Web site: 김용만-안정환-김성주-정형돈, ‘시골경찰’로 다시 한 번 뭉친다. Ha. Kyung-heon. Kim Yong-man, Ahn Jung-hwan, Kim Seong-joo, and Jung Hyeong-don, unite once again as ‘Rural Police’. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. February 13, 2023. February 14, 2023. ko.
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  33. News: Who is your favorite 'Weekly Idol' cohost?. Son. Ji-hyoung. 2016-01-25. The Japanese Herald.
  34. Web site: MC 소개. Seoul Broadcasting System. ko.
  35. Web site: Jung Hyung Don officially withdraws from 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' + FNC updates on his condition.
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  45. News: Hwang So-young. '퀴즈돌' 하차 정형돈→김종민, 장성규와 2MC 체제[공식]]. Ilgan Sports. November 6, 2020. ko.
  46. Web site: [SC리뷰] 연예부가 최약체? 김재환·이이경 반전 활약('전설체전')]. Moon Ji-yeon. [SC Review] Is the entertainment department the weakest? Kim Jae-hwan and Lee Yi-kyung's reversal performance ('Legendary Competition'). Sports Chosun. January 12, 2022. January 15, 2022. ko.
  47. Web site: 허니제이→임수향 ‘마녀체력 농구부’ 출연 확정, 운동꽝 언니들 도전기(공식). Hwang Hye-jin. Honey J → Im Soo-hyang confirmed to appear in 'Witch Fitness Basketball Club', challenged by athletic sisters (official) . Newsen. Naver. January 24, 2022. January 24, 2022. ko.
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  49. Web site: 김준배·오대환·이중옥·현봉식·이호철 하모니…'악카펠라' 6월2일 첫방 [공식]]. Jang Ah-reum. Kim Jun-bae, Oh Dae-hwan, Lee Jung-ok, Hyun Bong-sik, Lee Ho-cheol Harmony… 'Accapella' premiere on June 2nd [Official]. News1. Naver. April 29, 2022. April 29, 2022. ko.
  50. Web site: Gaon Digital Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko.
  51. Cumulative sales of "Spring Chicken Soup":
  52. Cumulative sales of "Gangbuk Gentleman":
  53. Cumulative sales of "The Innocent Macho":
  54. Cumulative sales of "Change The Game":
  55. Cumulative sales of "Going To Try":
  56. Cumulative sales of "Wonderful Barn":
  57. Cumulative sales of "Today":
  58. Sales of "Shall We Walk?":
  59. Cumulative sales of "Not an Easy Girl":
  60. Web site: 'Infinite Challenge' first variety in 16 years to win broadcasting awards top prize. 2015-07-22. The Korea Times-US. The Korea Times. 2015-08-21.