South Korean rapper Heo Eugene, who performs under the moniker H‑Eugene (H‑유진), has made a name for himself by working alongside several K‑pop idols. Among the artists he’s teamed up with are MC Mong, Teddy Park, Miryo from Brown Eyed Girls, and Yenny of the Wonder Girls. He joined forces with vocalist Han Soo Yeon in 2010 to create the duo known as H2.
Ha Ji-young, a South Korean actress and model, began her acting career in 2003 with KBS’s 18th Public Bond Comedy, and is noted for her parts in Divorce Lawyer in Love, You Call It Passion, and The Legend.
Jung Sung-hwa, a South Korean performer, has made his name chiefly in musical theatre, appearing in the Korean stagings of Man of La Mancha and Les Misérables.
Jung Chan‑woo, a South Korean comedian, actor and singer, makes up one half of the comedy pair Cultwo. The duo’s nationally syndicated program, Cultwo Show, has been broadcast on SBS Power FM since 2006.
Kim Byung-man, a South Korean comedian, became famous for his slap‑stick humor and daring acrobatic bits as a Master on Gag Concert, as well as for showcasing his survival expertise while serving as chief on Law of the Jungle. In November 2015 he joined SBS’s new show “Shaolin Clenched Fists,” where he and a group of fellow celebrities traveled to the Shaolin Monastery to learn traditional martial arts directly from Shaolin masters.
Kim Saeng‑min, a comedian and TV host from South Korea, gained public recognition through his role as anchor on shows like Go! Video Travel, TV Animal Farm and Entertainment Weekly.
Kwon Hyuk‑soo, a South Korean performer, works as an actor, singer and comedian. He entered the spotlight in the second season of Saturday Night Live Korea and stayed on as a regular cast member up through season nine.
Lee Hwi‑jae, a South Korean television host who also works as a comedian, actor and singer, graduated in theater from the Seoul Institute of the Arts. After a stint as a floor director on MBC’s entertainment block Sunday, Sunday Night, he entered the broadcast scene in 1992, taking on a comedic role. His breakthrough came with the show Life Theater, which catapulted him to fame. Since then he has fronted several variety programs, including Sang Sang Plus, Sponge and Quiz to Change the World. In 2008 he ranked third among MBC’s earners, receiving a salary of ₩574.5 million.
Lee Soo-geun, a comedian hailing from South Korea, has featured in many televised comedy programs across the country. His professional debut in comedy took place on KBS’s show Gag Concert.
Park Mi‑sun is a South Korean comedian and host of variety programs, best recognized for her work on Quiz to Change the World, Happy Together – Season 3, and We Got Married. She entered the entertainment world in 1988 by clinching the gold prize at the second MBC TV Gag Contest. In October 1991, she transferred to SBS when the network launched, and at that time married Lee Bong‑won, who also moved to SBS. After announcing her freelance status in September 1994, she broadened her activities to include KBS. Her acting résumé features sitcom appearances in Soonpoong Clinic, Hilarious Housewives, and All My Love.
Song Eun‑i, a South Korean vocalist, actress and comic, first stepped onto the stage as a theater performer in 1993. In that same year she also launched her career as a KBS comedian. She now works under the banner of the agency she created, Media Lab Seesaw (SISO). As its chief executive, Song runs the company alongside her friend Kim‑Sook, who holds the director’s post.
Song Sae-byeok, a South Korean actor, first attracted notice for his supporting part in the 2010 movie The Servant. He later took on the lead in the comedies Meet the In-Laws (2011) and The Suck Up Project: Mr. XXX‑Kisser (2012).
Albania
1
Armenia
2
Argentina
31
Austria
28
Australia
45
Azerbaijan
1
Belgium
13
Bulgaria
31
Benin
2
Bolivia
1
Brazil
24
Canada
107
Switzerland
17
Chile
8
Cameroon
1
China
7
Colombia
2
Czech Republic
7
Germany
188
Denmark
17
Dominican Republic
1
Algeria
2
Estonia
5
Egypt
4
Spain
74
Finland
15
France
214
United Kingdom
329
Ghana
3
Greece
18
Guatemala
1
Hungary
7
Indonesia
8
Ireland
28
Israel
9
India
11
Iraq
3
Iran
6
Italy
136
Jamaica
1
Japan
35
Kenya
3
Korea, South
20
Kazakhstan
1
Lebanon
5
Lithuania
1
Latvia
1
Morocco
17
Myanmar
1
Malta
1
Malawi
2
Mexico
28
Malaysia
7
Nigeria
19
Nicaragua
2
Netherlands
2
Norway
12
Nepal
3
New Zealand
9
Peru
2
Philippines
35
Pakistan
7
Poland
8
Portugal
7
Qatar
1
Romania
1
Serbia
3
Russia
9
Saudi Arabia
4
Sweden
101
Slovenia
4
Slovakia
2
Thailand
2
Tunisia
4
Turkey
5
Taiwan
1
Ukraine
7
Uganda
7
United States
213
Uruguay
1
Uzbekistan
1
Vietnam
1
South Africa
2
