Kang Ho-dong

About Kang Ho-dong

This former professional wrestler went on to become a comedian and television personality, hosting shows like Love Letter and X-Man in South Korea.

Kang Ho-dong is a South Korean television host and comedian, who first became known to Koreans as one of the top Korean traditional wrestlers. In 2008, Kang Ho Dong became the first comedian in history to win the Baeksang Arts Awards Daesang for Television category. This made him the first in history to achieve an entertainment awards Daesang grand slam, including KBS, MBC, SBS and Baeksang. Along with comedian Yoo Jae-suk, he has terminated his contract with De Chocolate E&TF for issues of non-payment. On September 9, 2011, Kang announced that he would be taking a temporary leave of absence from the public eye due to rumors of tax evasion He announced his return to the entertainment industry in late 2012 with S.M. C&C as Kang's new agency.

Employer	S.M. Entertainment
Genres	Comedy
Born	June 11, 1970, Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
Notable works and roles	SBS X-Man, SBS Love Letter, SBS Star King, MBC Golden Fishery, KBS Happy Sunday: 2 Days & 1 Night, SBS Strong Heart, KBS Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education, tvN New Journey to the West, JTBC Knowing Bros, tvN Kang's Kitchen

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Trivia

He established the Baek Jeong Korean barbecue restaurant chain.

Kang Ho-dong before fame

After attending the Masan Business High School, he began his career as a ssireum wrestler, defeating South Korean wrestling legend Lee Man-ki in a 1989 match.

Achievement of Kang Ho-dong

He founded the Korean barbecue restaurant business Baek Jeong.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Kang Ho-dong family life

In 2009, he and his wife Lee Hyo-jin welcomed their first child, Kang Si-hoo.

Associations of Kang Ho-dong

For their work as MCs, he and Goo Hara both received KBS Entertainment Awards.

Kang Ho-dong Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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