Kim Gu-ra
Kim Hyeon-dong (Korean: 김현동,[2] born October 3, 1970), better known as his stage name Kim Gu-ra (Korean: 김구라) is a South Korean MC, comedian and radio host.
| Kim Gu-ra 김구라 | |
|---|---|
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| Birth name | Kim Hyeon-dong (김현동) |
| Born | October 3, 1970 Incheon, South Korea |
| Medium | television |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Years active | 1993-present |
| Genres | Situation comedy |
| Children | MC Gree (son)[1] |
| Notable works and roles | Radio 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 Romanization | Gim Hyeondong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Hyŏndong |
| Stage name | |
| Hangul | 김구라 |
| Hanja | 金口羅 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Gura |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Kura |
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 be 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,[3] 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.[4]
His son, Kim Dong-hyeon, also appeared on television in Bungeoppang[5] 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.[6]
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.[7]
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.[8]
Filmography
2015 Home Food Rescue
Variety shows
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 | [9] |
References
- Baek, Byung-yeul (2015-04-14). "Entertainer Kim Gu-ra's son to make a singing debut". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- Park Jeong-Hoon (April 9, 2012). "김구라의 막말 업보". donga.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
- Han Sang-hee (December 30, 2009). "Yoo Jae-suk Named Top Entertainer at Year-End Event". Korea Times.
- Han Sang-hee (June 28, 2010). "Stay healthy by studying your genes". Korea Times.
- Han Sang-hee (January 28, 2009). "Stars' Families Stealing Spotlight". Korea Times.
- Kim, Mi Hwa (2012-06-14). "김구라子 김동현, '메이퀸' 캐스팅..'김유정 오빠'". Star News. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- "Comedian Quits Over Insults to Comfort Women". Chosun Ilbo. 17 April 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- 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.
- "[2020 MBC 연예대상] 유재석, 이변없는 '대상'…'놀면 뭐하니?' 싹쓸이 [종합]". edaily (in Korean). December 29, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
