Noh Hong-chul (; born 31 March 1979) is a South Korean entertainer and entrepreneur. He is the co-host of the variety show Talents for Sale. He previously appeared on the television programs Infinite Challenge and I Live Alone. He had a cameo in the popular music video "Gangnam Style" which featured his trademark pelvic thrusting ().
Career
Pre-debut Noh Hong-chul studied mechanical engineering at the Hongik University. After finishing his mandatory two-year military service, he created the online fashion malls Nohongchul.com and Dream and Adventurous Hongchul-Land Corporation which sell a range of party supplies. Noh Hong-chul also ran Hongchul Tour which provided budget trip services in China; he sometimes personally guided his customers during these trips. (Korean), Seoul Shinmun, Retrieved on August 26, 2004
2004–present Noh Hong-chul's television debut came on Mnet in early 2004 when he hosted the cable TV show Dr. No's Pleasure Street (). After the success of the show, he joined the free-to-air MBC program Come to Play () as a joint panelist. In April 2005, he became a founding member of variety show Infinite Challenge.
He was featured in a commercial for the GM Daewoo Matiz. The ad showed caricatures and photos of him inserted into the hood (bonnet) and doors of his red Matiz car (nicknamed , a play on his name and the word hong which means red).GM DAEWOO Matiz, Beloved Car of Mr. No Hong-chul, GM Daewoo Media Information Outlet. Retrieved on July 13, 2005.
Noh Hong-chul had a brief cameo in Psy's music video "Gangnam Style". He was shown thrusting his pelvis in his trademark lewd dance or () while standing above Psy rapping in an elevator., mnet.com, Retrieved on August 2, 2012 His seven-second appearance in the video became a worldwide "sensation within a sensation" and he was, separately from Psy, invited to appear on US television."'Elevator Guy' Noh Hong Chul receiving requests to appear on American TV shows for 'Gangnam Style'" Oh Kpop! 14 September 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
He made an appearance in Psy's video "Gentleman" alongside the rest of the Infinite Challenge members; and in Sistar's music video, "Touch My Body" alongside Jung Jun-mo.
On July 16, 2026, Noh shared plans on social media to create a hotel — or possibly a small capsule hotel or hostel — built around the concept of "predictable eccentricity." The announcement drew added attention as it came shortly after he had disclosed an uncomfortable experience during a trip to the United Kingdom, where he was refused a refund after the air conditioning at his hotel malfunctioned during a heatwave.
Personal life Drunk driving incident On November 8, 2014, Noh Hong-chul was arrested for drunk driving. He later issued an apology and withdrew from the television programs he was participating in, including Infinite Challenge and I Live Alone.
Filmography Current programs Year Title Role Notes2019–presentCo-hostThe program premiered on March 31, 2019.Shopping Cart SaviorCastThe program premiered on May 23, 2019. 2022 Blockbuster: The Brick Wars of Geniuses Host Other World Used Cars-Gear GODs 2023 Earth Magic Bull World Travel Guide For the First Time in Our Lives Cast Member
Web shows Year Title Role Notes 2021 The Hungry and The Hairy Cast Member with Rain 2022 Spectator +: Short BusterHost Sleep 2023Zombie VerseCast Member
Former programs
Mnet "KIN streets of Dr. No" – VJ Mnet "Super Vibe Party" – fixed cast MBC Rainbow Romance MBC Sunday Sunday Night – fixed panel MBC "Best Saturday" – fixed panel MBC "Sunday Phone Get Star Wars" – co-MC KBS "1 lesson Republic of Korea" – fixed panel MBC "Mysterious TV Surprise" – co-MC Mnet "Campus Corner Dance" – co-MC MBC 7 Octaves – fixed panel KBS Happy Sunday – "Kwaenam Age" – fixed panel KBS Happy Sunday – "Power attendance! Let's go to school" – co-MC KBS Happy Sunday – "I'm ready." – co-MC KBS Happy Sunday – "1 Night 2 Days" – co-MC SBS Good Sunday – "Change" – co-MC SBS "it! No?" – co-MC MBC "Yoo Jae-seok & Kim Won-Hee's Come to Play" – fixed panel Mnet "Phil Trend Report Season 4" – MC SBS Good Sunday – "Gold Miss is Coming" – co-MC KBS "Imaginary Confrontation" – co-MC MBC "Fox's Butler" – fixed panel KBS Escape Crisis No. 1 – co-MC SBS Good Sunday – "Hero hogeol" – co-MC tvN Korea's Got Talent – co-MC tvN Becoming a Billionaire – co-MC mbn "Star byte" – MC M.net "Serenade Battle" – MC OnStyle "Hello! Russia" – story Korean TV "Choehyeonwoo, Magic Hall of GNP" – co-MC MBC "God of the Game" – co-MC MBC I'm a Singer – Season 2 – co-MC tvN "Find the Fake? A keen eye" – co-MC KBS "Talk show, slapping" – co-MC KBS W "All That's GNP living" – MC MBC "MBC Special Documentary – Seoul to Savor" – story tvN The Genius: Rule Breaker KBS "Yihyeokjae, riding in the GNP" – co-MC MBC "Thank you" – co-MC MBC "The Lord of the study" – co-MC MBC "Sweet Girl" MC MBC "Hidden operation stage winner" – co-MC MBC "When I was the man to be alone" – MC MBC "Folks in my soul" – co-MC KBS " I am the man" – co-MC MBC "Love Notice" – co-MC MBC Infinite Challenge () – co-host, founding member, (2005–2014) tvN Of the Birth Rich Person () – co-host M.net Serenade Operations () – co-host MBC Come to play''' () – joint panel (2004–2010) MBC 7 Octaves () – joint panel MBC The lord of Study (, special coverage for 2007 Hangawi holidays) – co-host KBS 2TV Happy Sunday – 2 Days & 1 Night () – joint panel SBS Power FM's Noh Hong-cheol's Happy Our Young Day – host (, May 1 – November 6, 2006) SBS Gold-miss is coming () – host-in-chief M.net Trend Report Fil (, latest fashion trend magazine) – host SBS Heroes – host KBS 2TV Emergency Escape Number One! () – co-host tvN Korea's Got Talent () – co-host KBS 2TV Do Dream – co-host MBC I Live Alone () – host-in-chief (episodes 1–79) MBC Show! Music Core – co-host (April 2013 – June 28, 2014) KBS 2TV Talents for Sale () – co-host (May 6 – October 7, 2016) JTBC Mix Nine () – host (October 29, 2017January 26, 2018) MBC - co-host (December 7, 2018 – March 15, 2019) SBS Circle House'' - co-host (24 February – 28 April 2022)
Film
Year Title Role Note Ref. 2005 Hoodwinked Sandy jjiksa Korean dubbed version 2006 Who Slept With Her DJ 2011 Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil Sandy jjiksa Korean dubbed version The Jungle Bunch-Back to the Ice Floe Morristown Korean dubbed version 2012 Zambezia Kestrel Korean dubbed version
Radio YearTitle StationRoleRef.2006 SBS Love FMDJ2010–2011MBC FM4U2016–2017
Awards and nominations Awards show Year Category Nominated work Result Ref. Asia Model Festival Awards 2010 Fashionista Award Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022 Best Entertainment Host Blockbuster Korea Best Dresser Awards 2006 Comedy Category Korea Entertainment Arts Awards 2014 TV Host Award MBC Drama Awards 2010 Best Newcomer in Radio Noh Hong-chul's Good Friend MBC Entertainment Awards 2004 Best Newcomer in Variety Category Come to Play 2005 Excellence Award in Variety Category 2007 Grand Prize Infinite Challenge 2009 Excellence Award in Variety Category Infinite Challenge; Come to Play 2013 Popularity Award in Variety Category Infinite Challenge 2019 Top Excellence Award in Music/Talk Show Category Where Is My Home; Funding Together Mnet 20's Choice Awards 2007 Individuality Award SBS Entertainment Awards 2008 Experimental Spirit Award Itda! Eopda? ()
References
External links Noh Hong-chul at FNC Entertainment Commercial Homepage (online shopping mall which he created)