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Jee Seok-jin (Korean: 지석진; born February 10, 1966) is a South Korean comedian, singer, television presenter, actor, and broadcaster. He made his entertainment industry debut in 1992 as a singer and gained worldwide popularity with the variety show Running Man (2010–present).
Jee Seok-jin | |
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Born | |
Education | Ajou University (BBA) |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1992–present |
Agent | ESTeem Entertainment[1] |
Spouse |
Ryu Su-jung (m. 1997) |
Children | 1 |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 지석진 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Ji Seok-jin |
McCune–Reischauer | Chi Sŏkchin |
He graduated from Ajou University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.[3][4]
In 1992, Jee Seok-jin debuted as a singer, releasing his first album "I Know",[5] but gained popularity as an 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.[6]
Jee is most well known as a cast member in the variety show Running Man together with Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Song Ji-hyo, Lee Kwang-soo, Jeon So-min and Yang Se-chan.
In addition to his television career, he also hosted the afternoon radio show 2 O'Clock Date on MBC FM4U[7] from September 26, 2016 to September 29, 2019.[8]
In August 2022, Jee has signed a contract with Uzurocks Entertainment.[9] In November 2023, Jee signed a contract with ESTeem Entertainment .[10]
Jee met his wife through an introduction from Yoo Jae-suk.[11] Jee and his wife celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in January 2017. Their "second wedding" was aired on Running Man in a special episode called "Big Nose Week" (alluding to Jee's nickname on the show).[12] They have a son, Jee Hyun-woo, who made a rare appearance on a Running Man episode in 2015.[13]
Title | Year | Album |
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"Neoneun Naeunmyeong"
(너는 내운명, 'You're my destiny') (Nara ft. Jee Seok-jin and Kim Yong-man)[15] |
2009 | Color of Trot |
"Saying I Love You" (사랑한다 말하는건) | 2014 | My Dear Cat OST |
"Hairpin" (머리핀) (Korean version) | 2015 | Romance for 7 Days OST |
"Hairpin" (发卡) (Chinese version) | ||
"Ni Zui Zhen Gui" (你最珍贵) | 2017 | Non-album single |
"Party" (with Lee Kwang-soo and Apink) |
2019 | Running Man Fan Meeting: Project Running 9 |
"I Like It" with Running Man members) | ||
"Journey To Atlantis" (상상더하기) (with MSG Wannabe members) |
2021 | MSG Wannabe Top 8 Performance Songs |
"If" (만약에) (with KCM, Wonstein and Parc Jae-jung) | ||
"Foolish Love" (바라만 본다) (with KCM, Wonstein and Parc Jae-jung) |
MSG Wannabe 1st Album | |
This section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (February 2021) |
Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
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2010–present | Running Man | Cast member | Episode 1–present | [20] |
2021 | A Leader's Day | Cast member | [21] | |
2021–2022 | Tteokbokki House That Brother | Co-host | with Lee Yi-kyung and Kim Jong-min | [22][23] |
2022 | Anti-Ageym | Cast Member | [24] | |
Taste of Travel | [25] |
Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
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1994 | Cheongchunsidae Yeolrinmadang[lower-alpha 1] | Host | [26] | |
2003–2004 | Il-yoil-eun 101%[lower-alpha 2] | Host | [27][28] | |
2004–2007 | Yeogeol six[lower-alpha 3] | Host | [28][29][30] | |
2004–2010 | Star Golden Bell | Host | [14][31][32][33][34] | |
2005 | Mujigae[lower-alpha 4] | Host | [35] | |
2006 | Star Daegyeokdol Cheonhabyeolmi[lower-alpha 5] | Host | [36] | |
2006–2007 | Amazing Asia | Host | [37] | |
Wigitalchul Number One[lower-alpha 6] | Host | [38] | ||
2007 | Segyero Gan Hangug-ui Mat[lower-alpha 7] | Host | [39] | |
Super Action | Host | [40] | ||
Daehaksaeng Trot Gayoje[lower-alpha 8] | Judge | [41] | ||
Global Camera | Host | [42] | ||
2007–2008 | High-Five | Host | [30][43] | |
Jinsil Game[lower-alpha 9] | Host | [44][45] | ||
Cider | Host | [46][47] | ||
2008 | Show! Shin. Bal. Jang.[lower-alpha 10] | Host | [48] | |
Gag Battle, Utgyeoya Sanda[lower-alpha 11] | Contestant | [48] | ||
Sar-abopsida[lower-alpha 12] | Host | [49] | ||
2008 Choegang Oegug-in Myeoneuri Yeoljeon[lower-alpha 13] | Host | [50] | ||
2008–2009 | Road Show Quiz Expedition | Host | [51][52][53] | |
2009 | Star Dal-in Show[lower-alpha 14] | Host | [54] | |
Yeoyumanman[lower-alpha 15] | Host | [55][56] | ||
Seonsaengnim Osinda[lower-alpha 16] | Host | [57] | ||
Challenge! Golden Ladder | Host | [53][58] | ||
Shin Dong-yup's 300 | Contestant | Employee special episode | [59] | |
2010 | Big Star Family Daegyeokdol[lower-alpha 17] | Host | [60] | |
Star Simbureum[lower-alpha 18] | Host | [61] | ||
Isago: Bubu-ui Beopchik[lower-alpha 19] | Host | [62] | ||
Countdown Reality 24 Hours | Host | [63] | ||
2011 | Seolteukjib Global Star Cheongbaekjeon[lower-alpha 20] | Host | [64] | |
Death Camp 24 Hours | Host | [65] | ||
Superstar K 3 | Contestant advisor | One episode | [66] | |
Dangsin-ui Seontaek Pangpangsho[lower-alpha 21] | Host | [67] | ||
2012 | Illryureul Butakhae[lower-alpha 22] | Host | Lunar new year special | [68] |
Lunar New Year Special Live Good Luck Quiz Show | Host | [69] | ||
Survival King | Host | [70] | ||
Susanghan Sanggyeonlle[lower-alpha 23] | Host | [71] | ||
Trot-ga Ganda[lower-alpha 24] | Host | [72] | ||
Love Call | Host | Pilot episode | [73] | |
Namnambungnyeo Romance[lower-alpha 25] | Host | [74] | ||
2015 | Same Bed, Different Dreams | Host | ||
2016 | Talk Hero | Host | ||
2017–2018 | Happy Together - Legendary Big Mouth | Cast member | [75][76][77] | |
2018 | Royal Adventure | Member | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2021 | Outrun by Running Man | Cast Member | Running Man spin-off | [78] |
2023 | Bromarble | with Lee Seung-gi ,Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Dong-hwi, Kyuhyun, Joshua and Hoshi | [79] |
Year | Song Title | Artist | Ref. |
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2009 | "Utjja Utjja" (웃자웃자, 'Let's laugh') | Lee Kwang-gi | [80] |
2021 | "Keep your head up" (네가 아는 너) | Lee Dong-hwi | [81] |
2022 | "Do You Want to Hear" (듣고 싶을까) | MSG Wannabe MOM | [82] |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominated work(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2024 | Best Male Entertainer | Bro & Marble in Dubai | Nominated | [83] |
KBS Entertainment Awards | 2004 | Excellence Award (MC) | Happy Sunday | Won | [84][85] |
2006 | Excellence Award (Show Entertainment) | Happy Sunday – Yeogeol Six, Wigitalchul Number One and Star Golden Bell | Nominated | [86][87] | |
2007 | Excellence Award (Show Entertainment) | Star Golden Bell | Won | [88] | |
Melon Music Awards | 2021 | Best Project Music | MSG Wannabe (M.O.M) | Won | [89] |
SBS Entertainment Awards | 2011 | Netizen Popularity Award | Running Man | Nominated | [90] |
2012 | Excellence Award (Variety) | Running Man | Won | [91] | |
2013 | Best Couple Award | Jee Seok-jin (with Lee Kwang-soo) Running Man |
Nominated | ||
Viewer's Most Popular Award | With Running Man members | Won | |||
2015 | Excellence Award (Variety) | Running Man | Won | ||
2017 | Top Excellence Award (Variety) | Won | |||
2020 | Golden Content Award | With Running Man members | Won | ||
2021 | Entertainer of the Year Award | Running Man | Won | [92] | |
Honorary Employee Award | Won | [93] | |||
2022 | Grand Prize | Jee Seok-jin (Running Man) | Nominated | [94] | |
2023 | Producer Award | Won | [95] | ||
Seoul Luxury Brand Model Awards | 2015 | Hallyu Entertainer | Jee Seok-jin | Won | |
MBC Entertainment Awards | 2021 | Best Teamwork | MSG Wannabe - Hangout with Yoo | Won | [96] |
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