Jung Hyung-don


Jung Hyung-don is a South Korean comedian and television host. He is best known for his roles on the variety shows Infinite Challenge and Weekly Idol.

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. After graduation, he worked for Samsung Electronics in Suwon for six years before entering the entertainment industry.

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.
In 2005, Jung joined the cast of a new variety show called Infinite Challenge. Though the show initially had low viewership ratings, 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.
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.
In 2011, Jung and rapper Defconn became co-hosts of the new idol-focused reality show Weekly Idol.

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. Jung officially left the cast of Infinite Challenge in July 2016.

Return

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

Personal life

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

Television appearances

Current programs

Former programs

Drama

Singles

Awards

YearAwards showCategoryNominated WorkResult
200217th KBS Awards Comedian Contest AmateurStatueJung Hyung-don
2003KBS Entertainment AwardsBest Newcomer Award – ComedyJung Hyung-don
2003KBS Entertainment AwardsTop Excellence Award – Idea Gag Concert: "Doremi"
2004KBS Entertainment AwardsExcellence Award – ComedyGag Concert: "Beautiful Flowers"
2006MBC Entertainment AwardsBest Program AwardInfinite Challenge
2007MBC Entertainment AwardsBest Program AwardInfinite Challenge
2008MBC Entertainment AwardsOutstanding Male EntertainerJung Hyung-don
2008MBC Entertainment AwardsBest Variety ShowInfinite Challenge
200889th National Athletic CompetitionAerobic Amateur Club 6-People - 2nd placeInfinite Challenge Team
2009MBC Entertainment AwardsBest Program AwardInfinite Challenge
2010KCTA Cable TV Broadcast AwardsTV Star of the YearJung Hyung-don
20105th Arena-Audi A-AwardsTop "Black Collar Workers" – InnovationInfinite Challenge Team
2011The 53rd National Rowing Championships2000m Novice Inn Infinite Challenge Team
2011MelOn Music AwardsTrend AwardInfinite Challenge Theme – "West Coast Highway Song Festival"
2013MBC Entertainment AwardsMost Popular ProgramInfinite Challenge
2013MBC Entertainment Awards"Best Couple" AwardJung Hyung-don
2013MBC Entertainment AwardsHigh Excellence Award for Variety Shows – MaleJung Hyung-don
2014KBS Entertainment AwardsTop Entertainer AwardCool Kiz on the Block
2014MBC Entertainment AwardsEntertainment Program of the YearInfinite Challenge
201542nd Korea Broadcasting PrizesGrand PrizeInfinite Challenge
201551st Paeksang Arts AwardsBest Variety Performer - MaleJung Hyung-don
(for Please Take Care of My Refrigerator, Infinite Challenge
2015KBS Entertainment AwardsVariety Star AwardJung Hyung-don