Lee Yong-jin explained

Lee Yong-jin
Birth Date:18 November 1985
Birth Place:Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Active:2003–present
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Hangul:이용진
Rr:I Yong-jin
Mr:I Yongchin

Lee Yong-jin (; born on November 18, 1985) is a South Korean comedian and singer. He is most known for his work on the tvN sketch comedy show Comedy Big League.[1] Lee also owns famous sashimi restaurant '960' in Sokcho, Gangwon-do province.[2]

Personal life

Lee married on April 14, 2019.[3] The couple's only child, son Yoon-jae, was born on September 19, 2019.[4]

On February 9, 2023, Lee donated 30 million won to help 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake, by donating money through Korean Red Cross.[5]

Filmography

Dramas

Year Title Role
2013Reply 1994Cameo[6]
2015Angry MomCameo, as a taxi driver
2018The Rich SonCameo
2020Kkondae InternCameo

Television shows

YearTitle Notes
2005–2009Cast member[7]
2011–presentComedy Big League Cast member[8]
2012–2013Beatles' Code Season 2Host
Visual SuspectHost
2012Cats and DogsCast member
Wind UpCast member
Saturday Talk LeagueCast member
2013Roller Coaster Season 3Cast member[9]
2013–2014Who Are You? Host
2015Misaengmulas Han Seok-yool, Misaeng parody[10]
Time HouseCast member
2016Contestant[11]
Global Comedy ShowCast member[12]
2017Battle TripContestant with Yang Se-chan[13]
2018–20192 Days & 1 Night S3Intern
2019Na Na LandCo-host with DinDin and Haha[14]
[15]
2019Player 7 S1Cast member[16]
2019–2020More Salty TourCast member[17]
2020–presentCast member[18]
2021Come Back HomeCast member[19]
2021 With God Host[20]
2021With God Season 2Host [21]
2021Show Me the Money 10Host[22]
2021Along with the Gods 2Host [23]
2022Secret Tutoring of HoguHost[24]
2022One Tree TableCast Member[25]
2022Between UsHost; with Yoo In-na and Aiki[26]
2022Queendom 2Queen Manager[27]
2022Prefabricated FamilyHost[28]
2022Along with the Gods 3Host[29]
2022Pure FighterHost[30]
2023No Math School TripCast Member[31]

Web shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021–2022Transit LovePanelistSeason 1–2[32] [33]
2021–presentTurkeys on the BlockHost[34]
2022Goblin Stealing Wisdom[35]
No Ki Deuk ZoneCast Member[36]
Mouth on WheelsSeason 2[37]
2024Agents of Mystery[38]
2024YongTarotHost[39]

Hosting

Ambassadorship

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2006 Experimenting Spirit Award
2007 Best Newcomer
2008 Best Award in Comedy
2012 Gag Character
2022Korea First Brand AwardEntertainer (Male)[42]
58th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest Male Variety Performer[43]
Best Male Entertainer[44]
Popular Star Award [45]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 이용진. Naver.
  2. Web site: 개그맨 이용진, 사업가로 변신…속초 대포항에 ‘960횟집’ 오픈. MK News.
  3. Web site: 2019-03-19 . Comedian Lee Yong Jin shares beautiful wedding photos . 2024-11-21 . allkpop . en.
  4. Web site: Instagram . 2024-11-21 . www.instagram.com.
  5. Web site: 튀르키예·시리아 지진 피해에… 한지민·혜리·이용진 등 기부 물결. Yoo Jun-ha. Earthquake damage in Turkey and Syria... A wave of donations such as Han Ji-min, Lee Hye-ri, and Lee Yong-jin. E-Daily. Naver. February 9, 2023. February 9, 2023. ko.
  6. Web site: tvN 이용진 ‘응답하라1994’ PD도 사랑한 개그맨. Newsen.
  7. Web site: 자밀라 ‘웃찾사’ 영숙아 깜짝출연 웃음천국. Newsen.
  8. Web site: 코미디빅리그. tvN.
  9. Web site: tvN '롤러코스터' 시즌3, 양세찬, 장도연, 김영희, 유상무 등 희극인 총 출동!. Hei.
  10. Web site: '미생물' 장수원·이용진·이진호, '미생' 출연진과 조우… 완벽 싱크로율. Ajunews.
  11. Web site: ‘코드-비밀의 방’ 이용진, "몰입 중, 지금도 탈출하고파". Tenasia.
  12. Web site: '어느날 갑자기 외.개.인' 이용진, "11년 만에 KBS...좋은 웃음으로 보답". Busan.com.
  13. Web site: ‘배틀트립’ 양세찬X이용진, 日 우동투어 기대만발 출처. chosun. 25 August 2017. Korean.
  14. Web site: 하하x이용진x딘딘의 덕질 라이프 탐구…'나나랜드' 5월9일 첫방. news1.kr. ko. 2019-05-09.
  15. Web site: '같이할래?GG' 게임고수 ★들의 도장깨기…이민호·BTS 뷔 정국 소환할까 [종합]]. TV리포트. 2019-05-25.
  16. Web site: 플레이어 "웃는 순간 출연료 깍인다" 긴장감 - 충청리뷰. www.ccreview.co.kr. ko. 2019-07-15.
  17. News: Park Soo-in. ‘짠내투어’ 측 "시즌2 개편, 박명수 규현 한혜진 이용진 출연"(공식입장). Newsen. May 12, 2019. ko.
  18. Web site: [SC현장] "'1박2일'과 달라"..최수종→브루노 '친한예능', 2.5% 넘길까 (종합)]. 2020-01-07. 2020-01-07. 스포츠조선. ko.
  19. Web site: 2021-04-03. '컴백홈', '新유라인' 끌고 온 유재석! 첫방 시청포인트 NO.4. 2021-04-12. 스타뉴스. ko.
  20. News: Seok Jae-hyun. [단독] 성시경 '신과함께' MC 합류..신동엽과 4년만 재회]. [Exclusive] Sung Si-kyung joins 'Along with the Gods' MC.. Shin Dong-yeop and reunited after 4 years. v.daum. Newsen. April 23, 2021. April 24, 2021. ko.
  21. News: 신과 함께’, 시즌2로 7월 16일 돌아온다…신동엽→시우민 재합류(공식) . Lee Nam-kyung . With the Gods', Season 2 returns on July 16th... Shin Dong-yup → Xiumin rejoins (official). Naver . MBN . July 7, 2021 . July 7, 2021 . ko.
  22. Web site: 쇼미더머니 더 히스토리’ MC 민지, 5년만 합격 목걸이 도전. Lee Da-gyeom. 'Show Me The Money The History' MC Minji, challenged for passing necklace for the first time in 5 years . Star Today. Naver . September 23, 2021. September 23, 2021. ko.
  23. Web site: 박선영 합류, ‘신과 함께2’서 신동엽-성시경-이용진과 호흡. Ahn Ha-na. Joining Park Seon-young, working with Shin Dong-yeop, Sung Si-kyung, and Lee Yong-jin in ‘Along with the Gods 2 . MBN. Naver . October 8, 2021. October 8, 2021. ko.
  24. Web site: [단독] 이용진·이현이 '호구들의 비밀과외' 합류…29일 시즌1 첫 방송]. Kim No-eul. [Exclusive] Lee Yong-jin and Lee Hyun join 'Hogu's Secret Tutoring'... Season 1 premiere on the 29th . Export News. Naver . January 3, 2022. January 3, 2022. ko.
  25. Web site: 외나무식탁' 강호동→김준현, 무명의 요리사 소개..먹방 장외 대결. Jeong Hye-yeon. 'One-wood table' Kang Ho-dong → Kim Jun-hyeon introduces an unknown chef.. Food show off-site confrontation. Herald POP. Naver. January 8, 2022. January 8, 2022. ko.
  26. Web site: 유인나X이용진X아이키, '우리 사이' MC 확정…3월 말 첫 방송 [공식]]. Jung Ji-hyun. Yoo In-na X Lee Yong-jin X Aiki confirmed as MCs for 'Between Us'... First broadcast at the end of March [Official]. My Daily. Naver. February 21, 2022. February 21, 2022. ko.
  27. Web site: 대세' 이용진, '퀸덤2' 매니저로 합류..MC 태연+걸그룹 서포트 [공식]]. Park So-young. 'Trend' Lee Yong-jin joins 'Queendom 2' as manager..MC Taeyeon + Girl group support [Official]. OSEN. Naver. February 24, 2022. February 24, 2022. ko.
  28. Web site: 조립식 가족' 김영옥-이용진 뭉쳤다...85즈 케미. Ji Seung-hoon. Prefabricated Family' Kim Young-ok and Lee Yong-jin unite... 85s chemistry . YTN. Naver. March 22, 2022. March 22, 2022. ko.
  29. Web site: 신과함께3' 신동엽→성시경, 4월8일 돌아온다..밀레니엄 스타와 추억 여행. Ha Su-jeong. Along with the Gods 3' Shin Dong-yeop → Seong Si-kyung returns on April 8.. A trip to memories with millennial stars. OSEN. Naver. March 30, 2022. March 30, 2022. ko.
  30. Web site: [단독] '대세' 이용진, SBS 격투기 예능 '순정 파이터' 단독 MC 발탁]. Oh. Ji-won. [Exclusive] 'DaeSe' Lee YongJin to be the sole MC for SBS's 'SoonJung Fighter. YTN. Naver. October 27, 2022. September 14, 2023. ko.
  31. Web site: 수수행’ PD "도경수X지코→양세찬 고삐 풀린 여섯 남자 무지성 버라이어티. Park. Ah-reum. Su-Su-haeng’ PD “Do Kyung-soo X Zico → Yang Se-chan Unbridled 6 Men Ignorance Variety. Newsen . Naver. February 16, 2023. February 16, 2023. ko.
  32. News: Kim Seon-gyeon. [단독] 걸스데이 유라·김예원, 티빙 '환승연애' 합류... 연애 조언 나선다]. [Exclusive] Girl's Day Yura and Kim Ye-won join Teabing's 'Transferring Romance'... dating advice. Naver. YTN. June 17, 2021. June 17, 2021. ko.
  33. Web site: [단독] '환승연애2', 첫 녹화 마쳤다...갓세븐 뱀뱀 게스트]. Choi Bo-ra. [Exclusive] 'Transfer Romance 2', first recording finished... GOT7 BamBam Guest. YTN. Naver. July 5, 2022. July 5, 2022. ko.
  34. Web site: 터키즈→튀르키예즈' 프로그램명 변경 "국호 변경에 따라. Park Soo-in. Turkeys→Turkeyyes' program name change "according to country name change. Newsen. Naver. June 22, 2022. June 22, 2022. ko.
  35. Web site: 강호동·이용진·양세찬, '지혜를 빼앗는 도깨비'로 뭉친다...5월 첫 공개. Ahn Tae-hyun. Kang Ho-dong, Lee Yong-jin, and Yang Se-chan unite as 'Goblin Who Steals Wisdom'... First release in May. News1. Naver. April 5, 2022. April 5, 2022. ko.
  36. Web site: 이용진→이진호 '노키득존' 5천만원 건 웃참 전쟁, 웃느냐 참느냐. Park Soo-in. Lee Yong-jin → Lee Jin-ho's 'No-Keeping Zone' 50 million won is a joke war, laugh or endure?. Newsen. Naver. May 12, 2022. May 12, 2022. ko.
  37. Web site: 바퀴달린 입2' 이용진·조세호·풍자·곽튜브·가비 출격, 더 강력해졌다. Park Ah-reum. Mouth on Wheels 2' Lee Yong-jin, Jo Se-ho, Satire, Kwak Tube, and Gaby sortie became more powerful. Newsen. Naver. June 16, 2022. June 16, 2022. ko.
  38. Web site: Hong. Se-young. ko:이혜리→에스파 카리나, 넷플릭스 '미스터리 수사단' 출연확정 [공식]. Lee Hye-ri → Aespa Karina confirmed to appear in Netflix's 'Agents of Mystery' [Official]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/382/0001089309. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. November 22, 2023. June 23, 2024. June 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240623155818/https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/382/0001089309. live.
  39. 용타로 오픈합니다 . 2024-10-23 . 이용진 유튜브 LEEYONGJIN YouTube . 2024-11-21 . YouTube.
  40. Web site: 박선영·이용진, MMA2021 프리쇼 진행. Jeon Hyo-jin. Park Seon-young and Lee Yong-jin, MMA2021 pre-show. Sports Donga. Naver . December 1, 2021. December 1, 2021. ko.
  41. Web site: 화성 출신 개그맨 이용진·이진호 '화성시 홍보대사' 위촉. Choi. Hae-min. Hwaseong-born comedians Lee Yong-jin and Lee Jin-ho were appointed as 'Hwaseong City Public Relations Ambassadors. Yonhap News. Naver. March 21, 2023. March 22, 2023. ko.
  42. Web site: 임영웅→투모로우바이투게더, 2022 대한민국 퍼스트브랜드 대상. Lim Young-woong → Tomorrow by Together, 2022 Korea's First Brand Grand Prize. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee Min-ji. December 27, 2021. December 27, 2021.
  43. Web site: 백상예술대상에 '오징어 게임'·류승완 감독…TV 부문 약진. MBN. May 7, 2022. May 7, 2022. ko.
  44. Web site: 제1회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 공개..'오징어 게임'·'SNL코리아' 최다노미. Moon Ji-yeon. The 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards nominees revealed.. Most Nominees for 'Squid Game' and 'SNL Korea' . Sports Chosun. Naver. July 6, 2022. July 6, 2022. ko.
  45. Web site: 정해인X한효주X강다니엘X박재찬X박서함X이용진, 핫대세 입증한 인기스타상[청룡시리즈어워즈]]. Jo Ji-young. Jung Hae-in X Han Hyo-joo X Kang Daniel X Park Jae-chan X Park Seo-ham X Lee Yong-jin, Popular Star Award [Blue Dragon Series Awards]. Sports Chosun. Naver. July 19, 2022. July 19, 2022. ko.

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