Lee Kyung-kyu

Lee Kyung-kyu (born August 1, 1960) is a South Korean actor, comedian, MC, film producer, and screenwriter.[1][2][3][4] He was the highest paid entertainer on the KBS network in 2010, with earnings of ₩535 million.[5]

In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Kyung-kyu
Lee Kyung-kyu in October 2019
Born (1960-08-01) August 1, 1960
Busan, South Korea
MediumTelevision
Years active1981–present
GenresComedy
SpouseKang Kyung-hee
Children1
Notable works and rolesQualifications of Men
Korean name
Hangul
이경규
Revised RomanizationI Gyeonggyu
McCune–ReischauerI Kyŏnggyu

Lee patented his instant noodle recipe Kkokkomyeon (Korean: 꼬꼬면), which he created during an amateur cooking contest in an episode of the variety show Qualifications of Men. It became one of the top-selling products of 2011, and changed the landscape of the domestic instant noodles' market.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

Filmography

Film

Variety show
Year Title Network
1984-1992 청춘행진곡 MBC
1991-1992 ; 2005-2007 Hidden Camera MBC
1999-2005 전파견문록 MBC TV
2000-2002 뉴 논스톱 MBC TV
2004 이경규의 굿타임 SBS
2005 유쾌한 두뇌검색 SBS
2005-2006 코미디 버라이어티 웃는 day MBC
2009-2013 Qualifications of Men KBS
2009–2015 Star Junior Show SBS
2011–2015 Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy SBS
2012–2014 Family's Dignity: Full House KBS
2014 Korea's Hottest Square[16] JTBC
2015 Take Care of My Dad SBS
2015–2016 A Look At Myself KBS
2016–2017 My Little Television MBC
2016–2020 Let's Eat Dinner Together JTBC
2017 The Dynamic Duo (공조7) tvN
2017–present The Fishermen and the City (Season 1 – 3) Channel A
2019 Six-Party Talks KBS2[17]
2019–present Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant[18] KBS2
2020–present ZZIN Kyung Kyu[19] KakaoTV
2021–present Golf Battle: Birdie Buddies (Season 1 – 3) SBS, Wavve [20][21][22]
2021–present Family Register Mate MBC [23][24]

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
SBS Entertainment Awards 2021 Entertainer of the Year Award Golf Battle: Birdie Buddies Won [25]

Listicles
Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Forbes 2010 Korea Power Celebrity 36th [26]
2011 27th [27]
2012 35th [28]

References
  1. Choi, Jun-yong (27 December 2010). "Lee Kyung-kyu wins grand prize at KBS Entertainment Awards". 10Asia. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  2. Kwon, Mee-yoo (9 January 2012). "Veteran comedian Lee reveals his disease". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  3. Shin, Hae-in (9 January 2012). "Shadow behind the light: celebrities fighting panic disorder". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  4. "Why Do Many Celebrities Suffer from Mental Problems". The Chosun Ilbo. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  5. "KBS' Highest-Paid Stars Revealed". The Chosun Ilbo. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  6. Lee, Ji-yoon (30 August 2011). "Two ramyeon brands face mixed fates". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  7. Kim, Mi-ju (14 October 2011). "Red ramen vs. white ramen". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  8. Park, Hye-min; Kim, Mi-ju (3 December 2011). "Instant ramen with a hint of Apple". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  9. Jung, Sung-ki (4 December 2011). "Kkokkomyeon to be exported to 20 nations". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  10. "Instant Noodles Voted Business Success of the Year". The Chosun Ilbo. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  11. Yoon, Ja-young (8 December 2011). "Instant noodles, Galaxy S2, Jobs are year's trendsetters". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  12. Lee, Sun-min (14 March 2013). "Upcoming film revives retro TV show". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  13. Lee, Sun-min (10 April 2013). "Comedian promises scholarship if film succeeds". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  14. An, So-hyoun (4 May 2013). "Interview: Comedian Lee Kyung Kyu Says He'll Leave Chungmuro in Pain if The Singing Contest Fails". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  15. Yang, Sung-jin (12 March 2007). "Comedian turned filmmaker Lee hits paydirt". The Korea Herald via Hancinema. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  16. Kim, Hee-eun (2 April 2014). "Veteran comedians sign up for talk show". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  17. "'6자회담' 이경규→장도연, 끝내주는 입담으로 뭉친 美친 조합". Naver (in Korean). January 17, 2019. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
  18. "신상출시 편스토랑 > 출연자 | 디지털 KBS". KBS (in Korean). Retrieved 2020-04-18.
  19. "Kakao TV accumulates 106 million views in three months after launch".
  20. Lee Ha-na (May 28, 2021). "골프왕→그랜파' 방송가 접수, 코로나 시국 속 골프 예능 뜬다[TV와치]". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved June 3, 2021 – via Naver.
  21. Lee Da-gyeom (October 22, 2021). "편먹고 공치리' 이경규·이승엽·이승기, 11월 6일 시즌2 컴백" [Lee Kyung-gyu, Lee Seung-yeop, and Lee Seung-gi of 'Eat Sideways and Gongchi-ri', season 2 comeback on November 6th] (in Korean). Maeil Business News. Retrieved October 22, 2021 – via Naver.
  22. Lee Da-gyeom (March 4, 2022). "이경규·이승엽·이승기·유현주, '편먹고 공치리' 시즌3로 돌아온다" [Lee Kyung-gyu, Lee Seung-yeop, Lee Seung-gi, and Yoo Hyeon-joo to return with season 3 of 'Eat Pylon and Gongchi-ri'] (in Korean). Star Today, Maeil Economic Daily. Retrieved March 4, 2022 – via Naver.
  23. Kim Hye-young (August 31, 2021). "본격 남의 집 형제자매 탐구… '호적 메이트' 9월 추석연휴 특별 편성" [‘Family Register Mate’ Special Organized for Chuseok Holiday in September]. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved August 31, 2021 – via Naver.
  24. Tae Yu-na (December 7, 2021). "[공식] '호적메이트' 정규 편성, 김정은X이경규X딘딘 MC" [[Official] 'Household Mate' regular formation, Kim Jong-un X Lee Kyung-gyu X Dindin MC] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved December 12, 2021 – via Naver.
  25. 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.
  26. "Celebrity List". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). February 23, 2010. Retrieved May 24, 2021 – via Joins.
  27. "Celebrity list 40". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). February 24, 2011. Retrieved May 23, 2021 – via Joins.
  28. Jeong, Su-jeong; Seo, Gyeong-Jun; Song, Ji-won (March 1, 2012). "[KOREA POWER CELEBRITY 40] Celebrity List 40". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved May 23, 2021 – via Joins.
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