Yoo Jae-suk
- January 5, 2024
- Comedian
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Yoo Jae-suk |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 14, 1972(1972-08-14) |
| Age | 52 |
| Birthplace | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Yoo Jae-suk Biography
| Name | Yoo Jae-suk |
| Birthday | Aug 14 |
| Birth Year | 1972 |
| Place Of Birth | Seoul |
| Birth Country | South Korea |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Yoo Jae-suk is one of the most popular and richest Comedian who was born on August 14, 1972 in Seoul, South Korea. TV host and comedian who is often dubbed the MC of the Nation in South Korea. He was named the most popular Korean comedian between 2004 and 2008. He became the MC on the popular South Korean variety show Running Man in 2010.
Both he and Kim Ha-Neul studied at the Seoul Institute of the Arts in South Korea.
Yoo Jae-suk (Korean: 유재석 ; Korean pronunciation: [jud͡ʑεsʌk̚] or [ju] [t͡ɕεsʌk̚] ; born on August 14, 1972), is a South Korean comedian, host and television personality currently signed to FNC Entertainment. He has hosted several variety television shows in South Korea, including Infinite Challenge, Running Man, and Happy Together. Known for his quick wit and appeal across a wide range of demographics, Yoo has established himself as one of Korea’s top comedians and TV personalities, arguably the most well-known and popular celebrity in South Korea.
Yoo’s television debut was on the KBS Comedian Festival (for college students) in 1991, where he performed a parody of a commercial with Choi Seung-gyung. His dancing to a cover of the song “Step by Step” by New Kids on the Block was another early memorable moment. In 2002, after nine years as a relatively unknown comedian, thanks to a recommendation by Choi Jin-sil, he hosted the program Live and Enjoy Together. He then rose to prominence when he co-hosted a program called The Crash of MCs with Kang Ho-dong, Lee Hwi-jae, and Kim Han- seok.
He married Na Kyung-eun in 2008 and they had a son named Yoo Ji-ho in 2010.
Yoo Jae-suk Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Comedian |
| House | Living in own house. |
Yoo Jae-suk is one of the richest Comedian from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Yoo Jae-suk 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He briefly studied at the Seoul Institute of the Arts, but failed to matriculate successfully because he was too focused on comedy.
He won the Favorite Comedian award at the 6th Annual Nickelodeon Korea Kids’ Choice Awards in 2013.
Born on August 14, 1972 in Seoul, South Korea, Yoo is the eldest of three siblings. In 1985, Yoo Jae-suk completed his primary education and graduated from Youhyun Elementary School in Seoul. In 1988, He completed his middle school education and graduated from Seoul’s Suyu middle school. In 1991, he completed his high school education and graduated from the Yongmoon high school in Seoul. In the same year, Yoo entered the acting department of Seoul Institute of the Arts.
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Since July 11, 2010, Yoo has hosted the urban action variety Running Man together with fellow Infinite Challenge member Haha, fellow Family Outing member Kim Jong-kook, other entertainers such as Ji Suk-jin, Leessang’s Gary (who left since episode 324 to focus on his music career), Song Ji-hyo, Lee Kwang-soo, Song Joong-ki (who left since episode 41 to focus on his acting career), Lizzy of After School (who left for unknown reasons), Jeon So-min and Yang Se-chan (both joined since episode 346). Although the program did not have a good start in ratings, it later became very popular and has held a consistent international fanbase to this day.
Facts & Trivia
Yoo Ranked on the list of most popular Comedian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Yoo Jae-suk celebrates birthday on August 14 of every year.
In 2012, Yoo appeared in the music video for Psy’s hit single “Gangnam Style”. In the video, he reprises the retro disco dancing character he created for the mock-band “Sagging Snail” in Infinite Challenge’ s West Coast Highway Music Festival special, in which Psy also appeared. Following his appearance, Yoo became known worldwide as the “yellow suit guy”. He also appeared in Psy’s follow-up single, “Gentleman”. In 2015, Yoo collaborated with JYP in Infinite Challenge. On July 15, 2015, Yoo signed an exclusive contract with FNC Entertainment after having been without an agency for about five years.