Lee Kyung-kyu

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 Kyung-kyu
Lee Kyung-kyu in October 2019
Born (1960-09-21) September 21, 1960
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 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 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. 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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