Jang Dong-min
Born (1979-07-20) July 20, 1979
Asan, South Korea
MediumStand-up comedy, television
NationalitySouth Korean
Years active2004–present
GenresObservational, Sketch, Wit, Parody, Slapstick, Dramatic, Sitcom
SpouseJoo Yu-jin (m. 2021)
Children1
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJang Dong-min
McCune–ReischauerChang Tongmin

Jang Dong-min (Korean: 장동민; Hanja: 張東民; born July 20, 1979), is a South Korean comedian. He is known as ‘comedian who curses a lot’, (his comedy style is mainly on yelling and cursing). He is part of Gag Concert's 19th class (class of 2004), together with Yoo Se-yoon and Yoo Sang-moo. He is part of 옹달샘 (Ongdalsaem) a trio with them. He was the winner of the 3rd and 4th seasons of The Genius. He is especially noted in the industry for his witty, though often critical and condescending gags. It was often reported that he was under controversy for such related incidents.[1]

Education

Jang graduated from Sorabol High School in 1998, and went to pursue tertiary education at Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts.

Personal life

On December 6, 2021, it was announced that Jang was going to marry a non-celebrity at a wedding ceremony on Jeju Island on December 19, 2021.[2] On January 17, 2022, it was confirmed that Jang's wife is pregnant.[3] On June 17, 2022, his wife gave birth to their first child, a daughter.[4] On June 23, 2023, Jang's wife announced her second pregnancy.[5]

Filmography

Film

YearShowRole
2008Cherry TomatoA porter
2011Marrying the Mafia IVAirport security officer

Television series

Year Show Role Network
2011 Korean Mystery Detective Jung Yak Yong Jang-I OCN
20142015 Sweden Laundry (Episodes 1415) Kim Kyung-jin MBC Every 1

Variety shows

Year Show Notes
2014 I Am a Man MC; co-hosts: Yoo Jae-suk, Im Won-hee, Kwon Oh-joong, Heo Kyung-hwan, Kim Je-dong
The Genius: Black GarnetWinner
2015Animals Cast member
Crime Scene 2
The Genius: Grand Final Winner
Infinite ChallengeSixth Man candidate (419-424)
Dating AloneCast member
2017Society Game: Season 2Winner
2019Six-Party TalksMC[6]
Player 7Recurring guest
2021Steel TroopsFixed moderator
2021 Drinking Guys Host / IHQ & Discovery Channel [7]
2021 Cooking - The Birth of a Cooking King contestant / JTBC [8]
2021 Han Cooker Host with Yoo Se-yoon / T-Cast E Channel[9]
2021 Game of Blood MBC, Wavve / Host[10]
2021–2022 General Meeting of Shareholders IHQ / Host[11]
2021–2022 Teacher of Narat Teacher [12]
2022 Steel Troops Panelist; season 2[13]
2022 Daughter Thieves Cast[14]
2022 World Dark Tour Host[15]

Radio programs

Year Show Notes
October 2010  May 2011 Far Away and Dreaming Radio Guest appearance, alongside Yoo Se-yoon and Yoo Sang-moo
March 2013 Far Away and Dreaming Radio (podcast)
2014 Jo Jung-chi & Jang Dong-min's 2 o'clock (KBS Cool FM) Guest, alongside Jo Jung-chi
January 2015  April 2015 Jang Dong-min & Lady Jane's 2 o'clock Guest, alongside Lady Jane

Music videos

Year Title Artist
2010 "Go Crazy" Kan Mi-youn
2011 "트랄랄라" UV (음악 그룹)
2015 "I Wish" M&D

Ambassadorship

References

  1. Jeong Hoon, Park (6 April 2016). "Gagman Jang Dong Min at it again... makes a joke out of children from divorced families on Comedy Big League". Daum News. Retrieved 12 August 2016 via Netizenbuzz.
  2. Cha Hye-rin (December 6, 2021). "장동민, 오는 19일 비연예인 여자친구와 제주서 결혼 "예쁘게 잘 살겠다"" [Jang Dong-min married a non-celebrity girlfriend in Jeju on the 19th, "I will live a beautiful life] (in Korean). iMBC. Retrieved December 11, 2021 via Naver.
  3. Kim Na-yeon (January 17, 2022). "장동민, 아빠된다…6세 연하 아내 "임신 중" [공식]" [Jang Dong-min becomes a father... 6-year-old younger wife "pregnant" [Official]]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved January 17, 2022 via Naver.
  4. Cho Ji-yoon (June 17, 2022). "장동민, 결혼 7개월만 아빠…"딸 잘 키우겠다"(종합)" [Jang Dong-min, a father after only 7 months of marriage... "I will raise my daughter well" (General)]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved June 17, 2022 via Newsis.
  5. Yang Yu-jin (June 23, 2023). "장동민, 두 아이 아빠된다…아내 둘째 임신" [Jang Dong-min becomes the father of two children... wife's second pregnancy] (in Korean). MyDaily. Retrieved June 23, 2023 via Naver.
  6. "'6자회담' 이경규→장도연, 끝내주는 입담으로 뭉친 美친 조합". Naver (in Korean). January 17, 2019. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  7. Hyun Jung-min (July 5, 2021). "안주탐구 예능 '마시는 녀석들', 이종혁→이장준 '황금 라인업' 공개" [‘Drinking Guys’, a variety of snacks exploring entertainment, Lee Jong-hyuk → Lee Jang-joon ‘Golden Lineup’ released]. sportsworld (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  8. Kim Yu-jin (September 3, 2021). "유세윤, 조리도구 왕좌 앞 카리스마 "준비됐다면 도전하라" (쿡킹)" [Yoo Se-yoon, charismatic in front of the cookware throne "If you're ready, try it" (Cooking)]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved September 3, 2021 via Naver.
  9. Ham Na-yam (September 17, 2021). "유세윤X장동민, 첫 MC호흡…'한쿡사람' 출연확정 [공식]" [Yoo Se-yoon X Jang Dong-min, first MC breath... Confirmed to appear in ‘Korean Cook’ [Official]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved September 17, 2021 via Naver.
  10. Lee Seung-mi (October 14, 2021). "[공식]MBC 新예능 '피의 게임' 이상민·장동민·슈카·박지윤·최예나 MC 확정" [[Official] MBC New Entertainment 'Game of Blood' Lee Sang-min, Jang Dong-min, Suka, Park Ji-yoon, Choi Ye-na confirmed as MCs] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved October 14, 2021 via Naver.
  11. Park Soo-in (November 24, 2021). "마시는 녀석들→주주총회' 변경, 이종혁 장동민 그대로-송해나 합류" [Changed ‘Drinkers → Shareholders’ Meeting’, Lee Jong-hyuk and Jang Dong-min as they are – Song Hae-na joined] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 24, 2021 via Naver.
  12. Lee Seung-gil (December 28, 2021). "박미선·장동민·황광희·이혜성·찬희, 한국어 선생님 된다 ('나랏말쌤')" [Park Mi-sun, Jang Dong-min, Hwang Kwang-hee, Lee Hye-seong, and Chan-hee become Korean teachers ('Teacher Narat')] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved December 28, 2021 via Naver.
  13. Hwang Hye-jin (February 10, 2022). "김성주 김희철→아이브 안유진 '강철부대2' MC 라인업 확정" [Kim Seong-joo Kim Hee-cheol → Ive Ahn Yu-jin ‘Steel Troop 2’ MC lineup confirmed] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved February 10, 2022 via Naver.
  14. Choi Ji-yoon (March 6, 2022). "결혼 4개월차 장동민, 장인과 일상 공개…'딸도둑들" [Dong-min Jang, 4 months after marriage, reveals daily life with his father-in-law... 'Daughter Thieves] (in Korean). NEWSIS. Retrieved March 6, 2022 via Naver.
  15. Oh Ji-won (May 12, 2022). "박나래·장동민·봉태규·박하나·이정현, JTBC 새 예능 '세계 다크투어' MC 발탁" [Park Na-rae, Jang Dong-min, Bong Tae-gyu, Park Han-a, and Lee Jung-hyun selected as MCs for JTBC's new entertainment show 'World Dark Tour'] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved May 12, 2022 via Naver.
  16. Lee, Deok-hwa (March 16, 2023). "장동민 '새로운 변화, 큰 행복, 더 큰 원주' 홍보대사" [Jang Dong-min, Public Relations Ambassador for 'New Change, Greater Happiness, Greater Wonju] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved March 16, 2023 via Naver.

See also

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