Jung Hyung-don

Jung Hyung-don (Korean: 정형돈; born February 7, 1978)[1][2][3] is a South Korean comedian and television host. He is best known for his roles on the variety shows Infinite Challenge and Weekly Idol.[4][5]

In this Korean name, the family name is Jung.
Jung Hyung-don
Jeong in 2011
Born (1978-02-07) February 7, 1978
Gimcheon, South Korea
MediumTelevision, music
Years active2002–present
GenresPhysical comedy, comedy music
Spouse
Han Yu-ra
​
(m. 2009)​
Children2
WebsiteOfficial website
Korean name
Hangul
정형돈
Hanja
鄭亨敦
Revised RomanizationJeong Hyeong-don
McCune–ReischauerChŏng Hyŏngdon

Early life and education

Jung was born in Gimcheon in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. As a child, he moved with his family to Busan, where he later attended Busan Electronic Technical High School.[6][1] After graduation, he worked for Samsung Electronics in Suwon for six years before entering the entertainment industry.[7]

Career

Jung made his television debut on the sketch comedy show Gag Concert in 2002.[4] On the show, he performed a sketch called "Do-Re-Mi Trio," in which he and two other comedians sang excerpts of popular songs, adding comedic punch lines to the end.[8]

In 2005, Jung joined the cast of a new variety show called Infinite Challenge. Though the show initially had low viewership ratings,[9] it went on to be a hit, and several of the songs Jung recorded for the show's periodic "song festivals" charted in the top ten of South Korea's music charts.[10][11]

Jung joined the cast of the first season of the marriage simulation show We Got Married in 2008. He was initially paired with television personality Saori until her departure from the show. He was later paired with singer Taeyeon of Girls' Generation. The match caused an uproar from Girls' Generation fans, in part due to the 11-year age gap between the two entertainers.[12][13]

In 2011, Jung and rapper Defconn became co-hosts of the new idol-focused reality show Weekly Idol.[14]

Hiatus

In November 2015, Jung's agency, FNC Entertainment, announced that he was taking a break from all activities due to his anxiety disorder. At the time, he was a cast member or host on several television shows, including Infinite Challenge, Weekly Idol, and Please Take Care of My Refrigerator.[15] Jung officially left the cast of Infinite Challenge in July 2016.[16]

Return

Jung returned as the co-host of Weekly Idol in October 2016, ending his 11-month break from television activities.[17] In March 2018, both Jung and Defconn left Weekly Idol.[18] In May, they became hosts of the variety show Idol Room.[19]

Second hiatus

On November 5, 2020, it was announced by Jung's agency FNC Entertainment that he will take another break from all activities due to anxiety disorder relapse.[20]

Personal life

Jung married comedy writer Han Yu-ra on September 13, 2009.[21] They have two children, twin daughters, who were born on December 11, 2012.[22]

Television appearances

Current programs
Year Title Role Network Notes
2018–2020; 2021-present Problem Child in House (옥탑방의 문제아들) Co-host KBS Episode 1–105, 118-present [23][24]

Former programs
Year Title Role Network Notes
2002 Gag Concert (개그 콘서트) Co-host KBS2
2005–2007 Imagination Plus (상상플러스)
2005–2016 Infinite Challenge (무한도전) MBC Episode 1–454[25]
2007 Explore TV-Cool Guys (TV탐험 멋진친구들) KBS2
2008 Mystery Commandos (미스터리 특공대) Host SBS
2009–2010 Sunday Sunday Night (단 하나의 비밀 단비 Only One Secret Danbi) Co-host MBC
2011–2015 Weekly Idol (주간 아이돌) MBC Every1 with Defconn[26]
2012 GO Show (고쇼) SBS [27]
2013 Ba-ra-dun Bada (바라던 바다) KBS2 Pilot show
Uh-rap Show! (어랍쇼) QTV
Noon-Ssul-Mi (눈썰미) tvN
2014–2015 Hitmaker (형돈이와 대준이의 히트제조기) MBC Every1 with Defconn
Please Take Care of My Refrigerator (냉장고를 부탁해) JTBC with Kim Sung-joo[28]
Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education (우리동네 예능과 체육의 능력자) KBS2
2016–2018 Weekly Idol (주간 아이돌) MBC Every1 with Defconn[26]
Carefree Travelers S1 (패키지로 세계일주 - 뭉쳐야 뜬다) JTBC [29]
2017–2018 Night Goblin (밤도깨비) [30]
Hyena on the Keyboard (건반 위의 하이에나) Host KBS2 [31]
2018 Dancing High (댄싱하이) [32]
Road to Paris (파리로 가는 길) Co-host Episode 1–2 with Lee Chae-young and Kim Pung[33]
2018–2020 Idol Room (아이돌룸) JTBC Episode 1–87, alongside Defconn[34]
2019 Prison Life of Fools (호구들의 감빵생활) Cast Member tvN Episode 1–26[35][36]
2020 Idol on Quiz (퀴즈 위의 아이돌) Co-host KBS Episode 1–18 with Jang Sung-kyu[37][38]

Drama
  • tvN's Rollercoaster (재밌는TV 롤러코스터, 2009~) Leading actor with Jeong Ga-eun

Discography
See also: Hyungdon and Daejun

Singles
Title Year Peak chart
positions		 Sales (DL) Album
KOR
[39]
As lead artist
"Spring Chicken Soup" (영계백숙) 2012 8 I'm A Singer in My Own Right
"Gangbuk Gentleman" (강북멋쟁이) 2013 1 Park Myung-soo’s How About This?
Collaborations
"Jump"
with Luna		 2011 70 N/A Enjoy Today Rock Project
"The Innocent Macho" (순정마초)
with Jung Jae-hyung		 5 Infinite Challenge West Coast Highway Festival
"Change The Game"
with Defconn, JD		 39 Non-album single
"Going To Try" (해볼라고)
with G-Dragon		 2013 2 Infinite Challenge Jayu-ro Song Festival
"Wonderful Barn" (멋진헛간)
with Hyukoh		 2015 4 Infinite Challenge Yeongdong Highway Music Festival
"Today" (오늘은)
with Solji, Yoo Jae-hwan		 32 Don't Worry Music Vol. 1
"Shall We Walk?" (걸을까)
with Yoo Jae-hwan		 93 Don't Worry Music Vol. 2
As featured artist
"Not an Easy Girl"
Lizzy feat. Jung Hyung-don		 2015 38 Non-album single

Awards
YearAwards showCategoryNominated WorkResult
200217th KBS Awards Comedian Contest AmateurStatueJung Hyung-donWon
2003KBS Entertainment AwardsBest Newcomer Award – ComedyJung Hyung-donWon
Top Excellence Award – Idea (Corner)Gag Concert: "Doremi"Won
2004Excellence Award – ComedyGag Concert: "Beautiful Flowers"Won
2006MBC Entertainment AwardsBest Program AwardInfinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)		Won
2007MBC Entertainment AwardsBest Program AwardInfinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)		Won
2008MBC Entertainment AwardsOutstanding Male EntertainerJung Hyung-donWon
Best Variety ShowInfinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)		Won
89th National Athletic CompetitionAerobic Amateur Club 6-People - 2nd placeInfinite Challenge Team
(shared with cast members)		Won
2009MBC Entertainment AwardsBest Program AwardInfinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)		Won
2010KCTA Cable TV Broadcast AwardsTV Star of the YearJung Hyung-donWon
5th Arena-Audi A-AwardsTop "Black Collar Workers" – InnovationInfinite Challenge TeamWon
2011The 53rd National Rowing Championships2000m Novice Inn (Special Award)Infinite Challenge TeamWon
MelOn Music AwardsTrend AwardInfinite Challenge Theme – "West Coast Highway Song Festival"
(shared with cast members)		Won
2013MBC Entertainment AwardsMost Popular ProgramInfinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)		Won
"Best Couple" AwardJung Hyung-don
(with G-Dragon)		Won
High Excellence Award for Variety Shows – MaleJung Hyung-donWon
2014KBS Entertainment AwardsTop Entertainer AwardCool Kiz on the BlockWon
MBC Entertainment AwardsEntertainment Program of the YearInfinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)		Won
201542nd Korea Broadcasting PrizesGrand PrizeInfinite Challenge
(shared with cast members)		Won[49]
51st Paeksang Arts AwardsBest Variety Performer - MaleJung Hyung-don
(for Please Take Care of My Refrigerator, Infinite Challenge)		Nominated
KBS Entertainment AwardsVariety Star AwardJung Hyung-donWon

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