Ji Suk-jin

Ji Suk-jin
Birth name Jee Seok-jin
Born (1966-02-10) February 10, 1966
Jungseon, Gangwon, South Korea
Medium television, music, radio
Nationality South Korea
Years active 1992–present
Spouse Ryu Su-jung[1]
Children Jee Hyun-woo (son)
Notable works and roles Host of Star Golden Bell, Running Man
Korean name
Hangul 지석진
Hanja 池錫辰
Revised Romanization Ji Seok-jin
McCune–Reischauer Chi Sŏkchin

Ji Suk-jin (correctly spelled as Jee Seok-jin; Hangul: 지석진; Hanja: 池錫辰 (more commonly known as 池石镇)) is a South Korean comedian, television presenter, actor and broadcaster. He graduated from Ajou University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.[2][3]

In 1992, Ji Suk-jin debuted as a singer, releasing his first album "I Know".[4] However, he gained popularity as a MC and comedian in the entertainment industry. He was most commonly known as the main MC in Star Golden Bell, which aired from 2004 to 2010.[5]

Ji Suk-jin is most well known as a cast member in the variety show Running Man together with Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook, Gary, Haha, Song Ji-hyo, and Lee Kwang-soo.

Recent Works

Ji Suk-jin has recently released a couple of new songs, 22 years after his debut as a singer.

In 2014, he sang a duet '사랑한다 말하는건' (Saying I Love You) with Club Soul, for the KBS drama My Dear Cat's OST.

In 2015, he sang 머리핀 (Hairpin) for the OST of drama Romance for 7 Days, a collaboration drama between Korea's CMB and Hong Kong's TVB. Ji Suk-jin released this song in both Korean and Chinese versions, the Chinese version being called 发卡 which is very well received in Mandarin-speaking regions, reaching the 6th position on the Chinese Baidu music charts.

Also, Ji Suk-jin has recently been known for his rendition of the Chinese song 童话 (Fairy Tale). It was first performed at the Running Man Special Live in Taipei fanmeeting in January 2015, which garnered many positive responses about his accurate Mandarin pronunciation and melodious vocals. The original singer of the song, Michael Wong, also known as 光良 (Guang Liang), also praised Ji Suk-jin for his rendition. Wong subsequently invited Ji Suk-jin to be the performing guest for his Taipei concert in May 2015, where they performed 童话 (Fairy Tale) together.

In September 2016, Ji Suk-jin started hosting on MBC Radio FM4U as a DJ. His radio programme 2시의데이트 지석진입니다 (2PM Date) is broadcast daily, from 2pm to 4pm.

Discography

Singles

Solo album

Radio

Filmography

Television Host

List of present programs
Year Title Network Notes
2010–present Running Man
SBS
Member (since 2010.7.10)
2016–present Talk Hero
JTBC
Host
List of former programs
Year Title Network Notes
2004 - 2006 Heroine 6
KBS2
Host
2004 - 2010 Star Golden Bell
2007 - 2008 High-Five
2007 Truth Game
SBS
2008 Cider
KBS2
2011 Death Camp 24 Hours
MBC
2012 Survival King
2015 Same Bed, Different Dreams
SBS

Television Appearances

Year Title Network Notes
2008 Happy Together
KBS2
 Guest ep 50
2009 Guest ep 101
2010 Guest ep 140
Strong Heart
SBS
 Guest ep 29-30
2012 Radio Star (Golden Fishery)
MBC
 Guest ep 264
Happy Together
KBS2
 Guest ep 244
Go Show
SBS
 Guest ep 14
Infinite Challenge
MBC
 Guest ep 304
2013 Thank You
SBS
 Guest ep 12
Real Animal Adoption: Our Family’s Youngest
MBC
 Guest ep 1-2
2014 Infinite Challenge Guest ep 379
Magic Eye
SBS
 Guest ep 3
Hurry Up, Brother
Zhejiang Television
 Guest ep 5
Happy Together
KBS2
 Guest ep 377
2015 Countdown Show
Zhejiang Television
2015 Everybody
JTBC
 Guest ep 13
Happy Together
KBS2
 Guest ep 418
2016 Infinite Challenge
MBC
 Guest ep 467-468
Radio Star (Golden Fishery) Guest ep 467
美丽俏佳人
Anhui Television
冰雪奇跡
Tianjin Television And Radio Station
 Guest ep 7-8
Non-Summit
JTBC
 Guest ep 92
Entourage
tvN
 Cameo

Performances

Running Man Fan Meetings

Race Start! 2013

Race Start! Season 2 2014

Running Man Special Live in Taipei 2015

Race Start! Season 3 2015

Running Man Live in Taiwan 2016

Others

Awards

References

  1. ↑ 지석진 아내 류수정, 내조에 이어 미모도 '여왕' (in Korean). Seoul NTN. May 19, 2010. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
  2. ↑ "지석진 MC, 개그맨" (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  3. ↑ 지석진. daum.net (in Korean). Daum Communications. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
  4. ↑ 1992년 서태지의 난 알아요와 동명 노래 발표해 화제가 되기도 (in Korean). Nocut News. 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2014-02-18.
  5. ↑ "Ji Suk Jin to Replace Kim Jae Dong on Star Golden Bell.". allkpop. 6Theory Media. 14 October 2009. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
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