Kim Gu-ra

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In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Gu-ra
김구라
Kim GuRa from acrofan.jpg
Birth nameKim Hyeon-dong (김현동)
Born (1970-10-03) October 3, 1970 (age 53)
Incheon, South Korea
Mediumtelevision
NationalitySouth Korean
Years active1993-present
GenresSituation comedy
ChildrenMC Gree (son)[1]1[2]
Notable works and rolesRadio Star, Line Up, Quiz that Changes the World, Intimate Note, King of Mask Singer, My Little Television
Korean name
Hangul
김현동
Hanja
金賢東
Revised RomanizationGim Hyeondong
McCune–ReischauerKim Hyŏndong
Stage name
Hangul
김구라
Hanja
金口羅
Revised RomanizationGim Gura
McCune–ReischauerKim Kura

Kim Hyeon-dong (Korean: 김현동,[3] born October 3, 1970), better known as his stage name Kim Gu-ra (Korean: 김구라) is a South Korean MC, comedian and radio host.

Career

He first appeared on television in the 1990s in comedy shows and comedy skits. Kim was blasted by the Korean public for harshly criticizing boy band H.O.T. member Moon Hee Jun of his musical style, fashion, and hairstyle on his radio show, yet he was paired with Moon when hosting shows. He was also well known for being one of the main MCs of popular Korean variety show Line Up. He was also one of the main MC'S of popular South Korean shows Quiz that Changes the World,[4] Radio Star and The Moments of Truth Korea. He is well known for his blunt yet humorous attitude when hosting TV shows. He has also appeared as a guest on A Table for the Gods.[5]

His son, Kim Dong-hyeon, also appeared on television in Bungeoppang[6] and other shows as well, most notably Star Golden Bell and also in the MBC drama 'May Queen' as the younger version of the main female character's older (step) brother.[7]

In April 2012, Kim quit the eight entertainment programmes he hosts, following controversy over a 2002 audio clip from a radio programme, where he likened comfort women to prostitutes.[8]

He is set to return to television in January 2013, hosting new variety show Men's Stuff with Lee Sang-min on cable channel JTBC.[9]

Filmography

2015 Home Food Rescue

Variety shows

Web shows

  • Between Marriage and Divorce (2022, Host)[18]

Films

Year Title Role
2008 "Baby and I" cameo
2009 "Handphone" Radio DJ
2011 "이웃死촌"

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2020 2020 MBC Entertainment Awards Grand Prize (Daesang) Radio Star Nominated [19]
2021 2021 SBS Entertainment Awards Entertainer of the Year Award Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny Won [20]
2022 58th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Male Variety Performer Kim Gu-ra Nominated [21]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Forbes 2016 Korea Power Celebrity 25th [22]

References

  1. ^ Baek, Byung-yeul (2015-04-14). "Entertainer Kim Gu-ra's son to make a singing debut". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  2. ^ Kim Bo-ra (September 23, 2021). "'52세' 김구라, 새 아내 비밀리에 출산…그리, 23살차 동생 '언급無'[종합]" ['52' Gura Kim, secretly gives birth to a new wife... So, her 23-year-old brother 'no mention' [synthetic]]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved September 23, 2021 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Park Jeong-Hoon (April 9, 2012). "김구라의 막말 업보". donga.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  4. ^ Han Sang-hee (December 30, 2009). "Yoo Jae-suk Named Top Entertainer at Year-End Event". Korea Times.
  5. ^ Han Sang-hee (June 28, 2010). "Stay healthy by studying your genes". Korea Times.
  6. ^ Han Sang-hee (January 28, 2009). "Stars' Families Stealing Spotlight". Korea Times.
  7. ^ Kim, Mi Hwa (2012-06-14). "김구라子 김동현, '메이퀸' 캐스팅..'김유정 오빠'". Star News. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  8. ^ "Comedian Quits Over Insults to Comfort Women". Chosun Ilbo. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
  9. ^ Ho, Stewart (27 December 2012). "Kim Gura and Lee Sang Min to MC New jTBC Variety Show, Men's Stuff". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  10. ^ Jeong Yu-jin (June 14, 2021). "김구라X박명수X한혜진, '리더의 연애' MC 확정…믿고 보는 조합[공식]" [Kim Gura X Park Myung-soo X Han Hye-jin confirmed as MCs for 'Leader's Romance'... A combination you can trust and see [Official]] (in Korean). SPOTV NEWS. Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Lee Nam-kyung (September 28, 2021). "김구라 MC발탁, 김민정‧우즈‧디타와 '타임아웃' 진행(공식)" [Kim Gura selected as MC, Kim Min-jung, Woods, and Dita and ‘Time Out’ (official)]. MBN (in Korean). Retrieved September 28, 2021 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Lee Joon-hyun (January 6, 2022). "김구라X도경완X광희, '신과 한판' 3MC 맹활약 예고…1월 첫 방송" [Kim Gura X Do Kyung Wan X Kwang Hee, 'Fight with God' 3MC's big performance notice... First broadcast in January] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved January 6, 2022 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Park Jung-min (January 26, 2022). "MBN 측 "김구라·이찬원 '빽 투 더 그라운드' MC 발탁…3월 첫 방송"[공식]" [MBN side “Kim Gura and Lee Chan-won selected as MCs for ‘Back to the Ground’… First broadcast in March”[Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved January 26, 2022 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Ha Ji-won (April 11, 2022). "김구라X허영지, 라떼·MZ세대 케미…이색 조합 (김구라의 라떼9)" [Gura Kim X Youngji Heo, Latte, MZ generation chemistry… A unique combination (Kim Gura's Latte 9)] (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved April 11, 2022 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Park Soo-in (April 28, 2022). "김구라→재재, 예술 썰 토크쇼 '예썰의 전당' 출연 "5월8일 첫방송" [Gura Kim → Jaejae, appearing on the art low tide talk show ‘The Hall of Yesul’ “First broadcast on May 8”] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved April 28, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Lee Nam-kyung (June 14, 2022). "김구라 MC확정, '푸어라이크' 이지혜·도경완·서태훈·엄지윤과 출연(공식)" [Kim Gu-ra confirmed as MC, and appeared with Lee Ji-hye, Do Kyung-wan, Seo Tae-hoon, and Um Ji-yoon (official)] (in Korean). MBN. Retrieved June 14, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. ^ Oh Myung-eon (August 8, 2022). "채널 A 부동산 예능 '새집은 처음이라'…13일 첫 방송" [Channel A real estate entertainment 'Because it's my first new house'... First broadcast on the 13th] (in Korean). Yonhap News. Retrieved August 8, 2022 – via Naver.
  18. ^ Ha Ji-won (April 27, 2022). "티빙, '결혼과 이혼 사이' 5월 20일 공개…김구라xMC그리 출연 [공식입장]" [Teabing, 'Between Marriage and Divorce' released on May 20th... Gura Kim x MC Gree Appearance [Official Position]] (in Korean). Export News. Retrieved April 27, 2022 – via Naver.
  19. ^ "[2020 MBC 연예대상] 유재석, 이변없는 '대상'…'놀면 뭐하니?' 싹쓸이 [종합]". edaily (in Korean). December 29, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ Ahn Byung-gil (April 11, 2022). "58회 백상예술대상 후보 공개…영광의 주인공은?" [58th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations revealed... Who is the hero of glory?] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved April 11, 2022 – via Naver.
  22. ^ Cho, Deuk-jin; Kim, Sun-yeop (February 23, 2016). "SPECIAL EDITION 13th (1) 2016 KOREA POWER CELEBRITY 40 LIST". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 18, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2021 – via Joins.

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