Lee Kyung-kyu
Lee Kyung-kyu in October 2019
Born (1960-09-21) September 21, 1960 (age 63)
Busan, South Korea
MediumTelevision
Years active1981–present
GenresComedy
SpouseKang Kyung-hee
Children1
Notable works and rolesQualifications of Men
Korean name
Hangul
이경규
Revised RomanizationI Gyeonggyu
McCune–ReischauerI Kyŏnggyu

Lee Kyung-kyu (born September 21, 1960) is a South Korean actor, comedian, MC, film producer, and screenwriter.[1][2][3][4] He was the highest paid entertainer on the KBS network in 2010, with earnings of ₩535 million.[5]

Lee patented his instant noodle recipe Kkokkomyeon (Korean: 꼬꼬면), which he created during an amateur cooking contest in an episode of the variety show Qualifications of Men. It became one of the top-selling products of 2011, and changed the landscape of the domestic instant noodles' market.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

Filmography

Film

Variety show

Year Title
1984-1992 청춘행진곡
1991-1992 ; 2005-2007 Hidden Camera
1999-2005 전파견문록
2000-2002 뉴 논스톱
2004 이경규의 굿타임
2005 유쾌한 두뇌검색
2005-2006 코미디 버라이어티 웃는 day
2009-2013 Qualifications of Men
2009–2015 Star Junior Show
2011–2015 Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy
2012–2014 Family's Dignity: Full House
2014 Korea's Hottest Square[16]
2015 Take Care of My Dad
2015–2016 A Look At Myself
2016–2017 My Little Television
2016–2020 Let's Eat Dinner Together
2017 The Dynamic Duo (공조7)
2017–present The Fishermen and the City (Season 1–4)[17]
2019 Six-Party Talks
2019–2022 Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant[18]
2020–present ZZIN Kyung Kyu[19]
2021–present Golf Battle: Birdie Buddies (Season 1 – 5)
2021–present Family Register Mate
2022 Things Are Suspicious these Days
IT Live from Today[20]
The First Business in the World[21]
RE Kyung-kyu is going[22]
2023 City Sashimi Restaurant[23]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
KBS Entertainment Awards 2022 Entertainer of the Year Dogs Are Incredible Won [24]
MBC Entertainment Awards 2022 Achievement Award Won [25]
SBS Entertainment Awards 2010 SBS 20th Anniversary Entertainment Top 10 Star Award Won [26]
2012 Top Excellence Award (Talk show) Healing Camp Won [27]
2021 Entertainer of the Year Award Golf Battle: Birdie Buddies Won [28]
2022 Best Character Award Won [29]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Forbes 2010 Korea Power Celebrity 40 36th [30]
2011 27th [31]
2012 35th [32]

References

  1. ^ Choi, Jun-yong (27 December 2010). "Lee Kyung-kyu wins grand prize at KBS Entertainment Awards". 10Asia. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  2. ^ Kwon, Mee-yoo (9 January 2012). "Veteran comedian Lee reveals his disease". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  3. ^ Shin, Hae-in (9 January 2012). "Shadow behind the light: celebrities fighting panic disorder". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  4. ^ "Why Do Many Celebrities Suffer from Mental Problems". The Chosun Ilbo. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  5. ^ "KBS' Highest-Paid Stars Revealed". The Chosun Ilbo. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  6. ^ Lee, Ji-yoon (30 August 2011). "Two ramyeon brands face mixed fates". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  7. ^ Kim, Mi-ju (14 October 2011). "Red ramen vs. white ramen". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  8. ^ Park, Hye-min; Kim, Mi-ju (3 December 2011). "Instant ramen with a hint of Apple". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  9. ^ Jung, Sung-ki (4 December 2011). "Kkokkomyeon to be exported to 20 nations". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  10. ^ "Instant Noodles Voted Business Success of the Year". The Chosun Ilbo. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  11. ^ Yoon, Ja-young (8 December 2011). "Instant noodles, Galaxy S2, Jobs are year's trendsetters". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  12. ^ Lee, Sun-min (14 March 2013). "Upcoming film revives retro TV show". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  13. ^ Lee, Sun-min (10 April 2013). "Comedian promises scholarship if film succeeds". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  14. ^ An, So-hyoun (4 May 2013). "Interview: Comedian Lee Kyung Kyu Says He'll Leave Chungmuro in Pain if The Singing Contest Fails". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  15. ^ Yang, Sung-jin (12 March 2007). "Comedian turned filmmaker Lee hits paydirt". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  16. ^ Kim, Hee-eun (2 April 2014). "Veteran comedians sign up for talk show". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  17. ^ Yeo Hwi-seon (May 17, 2022). "이경규X이덕화, '도시어부' 또 간다...시즌4 출연 확정 [공식]" [Lee Kyung-gyu X Lee Deok-hwa, 'Urban Fisherman' goes again... Season 4 appearance confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved May 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  18. ^ "신상출시 편스토랑 > 출연자 | 디지털 KBS". KBS (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  19. ^ "Kakao TV accumulates 106 million views in three months after launch". December 2020.
  20. ^ Kim Ye-eun (July 14, 2022). "이경규·안정환·박세리…'오늘부터 잇생', 디지털 문맹 탈출 도전" [Lee Kyung-gyu, Ahn Jung-hwan, Park Se-ri… 'It Saeng From Today', a challenge to escape from digital illiteracy] (in Korean). X-ports News. Retrieved July 14, 2022 – via Naver.
  21. ^ Oh;Kim, Myung-eon; Woo-jin (September 14, 2022). "[방송소식] 이경규·배성재, 채널A·채널S '천하제일장사' 진행" [[Broadcasting News] Lee Kyung-gyu and Bae Seong-jae, Channel A and Channel S 'The Best Business Under the World'] (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved September 14, 2022 – via Naver.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  22. ^ Won Se-na (November 17, 2022). "이경규가 간다' 화려한 부활…'예능 대부'의 귀환" ['Lee Kyung-gyu is going' splendid revival... Return of the 'Entertainment Godfather] (in Korean). The Fact. Retrieved November 17, 2022 – via Naver.
  23. ^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (March 13, 2023). "'도시어부'들이 여는 '도시횟집', 23일 첫방 확정…메인포스터 공개" ['Urban raw fish restaurant' opened by 'city fishermen', confirmed for the first time on the 23rd... The main poster released] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Naver.
  24. ^ Kim Hyun-sik (December 25, 2022). "활약 못한 후보들에 감사" 신동엽, 10년 만에 대상 품었다(종합)[2022 KBS 연예대상]" ["Thanks to the candidates who were not active" Shin Dong-yeop, 10 years later, the grand prize (comprehensive) [2022 KBS Entertainment Awards]] (in Korean). E-Daily. Retrieved December 25, 2022 – via Naver.
  25. ^ Kim Na-yeon (December 30, 2022). "이경규, 공로상 "박수 칠 때 떠나라? 정신 나간 소리"[2022 MBC 연예대상]" [Lee Kyung-gyu, Achievement Award "Leave when you clap? Crazy sound" [2022 MBC Entertainment Awards]]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  26. ^ Jang, Jin-ri (December 31, 2010). 'SBS 연예대상', 강호동 대상, 이승기 2관왕..이변은 없었다(종합) ['SBS Entertainment Awards', Kang Ho-dong Grand Prize, Lee Seung-gi won 2 crowns... There was no surprise (comprehensive)]. Joynews24 (in Korean). Retrieved February 4, 2023 – via Naver.
  27. ^ Jeon Seon-ha (December 31, 2012). 유재석, 2012 SBS '연예대상' 대상 수상...8년 연속 최고영예(종합) [Yoo Jae-seok, 2012 SBS 'Entertainment Awards' grand prize... The highest honor for 8 consecutive years (overall)]. Naver (in Korean). Retrieved December 25, 2022.
  28. ^ Park Seo-yeon (December 19, 2021). "[2021 SBS 연예대상]'미운 우리 새끼' 팀, 대상 영예..이승기 프로듀서상(종합)" [[2021 SBS Entertainment Awards] 'My Little Old Boy' Team, Grand Prize Award... Lee Seung-gi Producer Award (General)] (in Korean). Herald POP. Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Naver.
  29. ^ Lee Seung-gil (December 18, 2022). "유재석, 감격의 '대상' 영예…통산 19번째 트로피 품었다 [2022 SBS 연예대상] (종합)" [Yoo Jae-seok, thrilled 'grand prize' honor... I had my 19th trophy in total [2022 SBS Entertainment Awards] (comprehensive)]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved December 18, 2022 – via Naver.
  30. ^ "Celebrity List". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). February 23, 2010. Retrieved May 24, 2021 – via Joins.
  31. ^ "Celebrity list 40". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). February 24, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2021 – via Joins.
  32. ^ Jeong, Su-jeong; Seo, Gyeong-Jun; Song, Ji-won (March 1, 2012). "[KOREA POWER CELEBRITY 40] Celebrity List 40". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2021 – via Joins.

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