Jang Dong-min

This is a Korean name; the family name is Jang.
Jang Dong-min
Born (1979-07-20) July 20, 1979
Asan, South Korea
Medium Stand-up comedy, television
Nationality South Korean
Years active 2004–present
Genres Observational, Sketch, Wit, Parody, Slapstick, Dramatic, Sitcom

Jang Dong-min (Hangul: 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 members, Yoo Se-yoon, and Yoo Sang-moo. He is currently a cast member in the variety show Animals and Crime Scene 2.[1] 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. [2]

He recently revealed that he was dating a Korean pop singer, Navi.[3]

Education

Jang Dong-min graduated from Sorabol High School and graduated in Dong-ah Institute of Media and Arts in 1999.

Filmography

Dramas

Year Show Role
2011 Korean Mystery Detective Jung Yak Yong (OCN) Jang-I
2014 - 2015 Sweden Laundry (MBC every1) Kim Kyung-jin (episodes 14 and 15)

Movies

Year Show Role
2008 Tomatoes/Cherry Tomato (방울토마토) A porter
2011 Marrying the Mafia IV - Family of Passion Airport Security Officer

Variety Shows

Year Show Note
2010 Running Man (Episode 13) Guest appearance on Episode 13.
2014 Yu JaeSeok's I am a Man Fellow MC
2014 The Genius: Black Garnet Key player
2014 Running Man (Episode 220) Guest appearance on Episode 220.
2015 Animals Key player
2015 Crime Scene 2 Key player
2015 The Genius: Grand Final Key player

Radio Shows

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

Music videos (as a cameo)

Year Music Video
2010 Kan Mi-yeon - Go Crazy
2011 UV(유브이) - 트랄랄라
2015 M&D - I Wish

References

  1. Oh Ye-rin (January 25, 2015). "'일밤-애니멀즈' 첫 방송, 귀여운 동물들과 스타들의 신선한 조합". etoday (in Korean). Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  2. 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.
  3. "Jang Dong Min's Shocking Reveal - My girlfriend is Navi". 31 December 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2016 via Sports Chosun.

See also

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