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South Korean actor and comedian From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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![]() Lee Kyung-kyu in October 2019 | |
Born | Busan, South Korea | September 21, 1960
Medium | Television |
Years active | 1981–present |
Genres | Comedy |
Spouse | Kang Kyung-hee |
Children | 1 |
Notable works and roles | Qualifications of Men |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 이경규 |
Revised Romanization | I Gyeonggyu |
McCune–Reischauer | I 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]
Year | Title |
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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] |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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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] | ||
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