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Moon Se-yoon
South Korean comedian From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Moon Se-yoon (born May 11, 1982), is a South Korean comedian and television personality.[2] He began his career in the entertainment industry as a comedian with SBS, starting with Good Friends in 2002. He gained recognition through his appearances on SBS's People Looking for a Laugh and cable channel tvN's Comedy Big League. Currently, he is a fixed cast member of Comedy Big League, 2 Days & 1 Night, Amazing Saturday and Delicious Guys, and managed by FNC Entertainment.[3]
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Early life
Moon Se-yoon was born on May 11, 1982 in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, weighing 4.5 kg at birth. He was known in his neighborhood as a mischievous child. As a young boy, he would often wear a red toy car set and put on headphones, entertaining adults by singing songs such as Cho Yong-pil's "Empty Space." In high school, he was nicknamed "400 Won" because he often had only 400 Won in his pocket but still managed to entertain his friends and be the group's comedian. He also participated in a program called "Chasing the Stars." On this program, he received an award for his impersonations. Moon has mentioned that this experience was an early influence, contributing to his decision to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. He has stated that the positive reception he received for his performances during this time encouraged him to explore his comedic talents further.[4]
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Moon officially debuted as a comedian in 2002 through the SBS Comedian Contest. In 2003, he joined SBS's comedy show People Looking for a Laugh.[5] Moon gained attention for his portrayal of a cross-dressing character in the 'Quiz, Let's Play' segment of the show. His catchphrase, "I don't know~ layo," became associated with his character in that segment. He also participated in other segments of People Looking for a Laugh, including the 'Fine Words Drama' corner, 'Pigeon Karaoke', and the Pyo's brother.[6][7]
In 2006, Moon Se-yoon appeared in the MBC sitcom Elephant, directed by Lee Min-ho. In the sitcom, Moon portrayed the character of Baek-soo Joo Bok-soo, the second son of Joo-hyun's character in the landlord's family. Elephant depicted the intertwined lives of the landlord's family and the tenant's family, exploring themes such as the school lives of teenagers, the romantic relationships of those in their 20s, the challenges of unemployment, and the family dynamics of middle-aged and elderly characters.[8] Moon's performance earned him a nomination for the Excellence Award in the MBC Entertainment Awards.[9]
In the same year, Moon took on the role of Song Young-bae, a ssireum wrestler, in the film Like a Virgin. The film's narrative centered on Dong-gu, an overweight high school student who enters the world of wrestling. Moon's character, Song Young-bae, also known as 'Dungchi Won,' is a senior member of Dong-gu's wrestling team (played by Ryu Deok-hwan). In the film, Song Young-bae agrees to teach Dong-gu wrestling techniques.[10][11] Moon's performance earned him a nomination for Best New Actor at the 5th Korean Film Awards.[12] He was grateful for the opportunity to work with talented individuals and be part of a film submitted to the Berlin International Film Festival. Positive feedback motivated him to aim for better projects in the future.[13]
After completing his mandatory military service, Moon was discharged in April 2013. He signed with A-List Entertainment in the same month. Subsequently, he and Jung Ju-rib joined tvN's Comedy Big League.[14][15]
After joining FNC Entertainment, Moon is active in entertainment show.[16]
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Personal life
Moon was familiar with Buddhism from a young age, influenced by his mother's Buddhist practices.[13] Since July 2005, Moon has been serving as a DJ on the Buddhist Broadcasting System's program, 'Music Punch.' In this role, he engages with listeners by reading their text messages and emails, which often contain personal stories and reflections on life. He has mentioned that this experience provides him with valuable insights and learning opportunities.[13]
Moon Se-yoon married Kim Ha-na, a former LG Twins cheerleader team leader, on November 21, 2009, at the Ceritsu Wedding Convention in Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul. The couple had been dating for six years prior to their marriage.[17] Moon has mentioned that he first connected with Kim Ha-na through an online platform, where she initially reached out to him as a fan. Their relationship developed from an online friendship to a romantic partnership.[18][19] They have two children: a daughter born on December 8, 2012,[20] and a son born on October 14, 2014.[21]
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