Jung Hyung-don (; born March 15, 1978) is a South Korean comedian and television host. He is best known for his roles on the variety shows Infinite Challenge and Weekly Idol.
Early life and education Jung was born in Gimcheon in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. As a child, he moved with his family to Busan, where he later attended Busan Electronic Technical High School. After graduation, he worked for Samsung Electronics in Suwon for six years before entering the entertainment industry.
Career Jung made his television debut on the sketch comedy show Gag Concert in 2002. On the show, he performed a sketch called "Do-Re-Mi Trio," in which he and two other comedians sang excerpts of popular songs, adding comedic punch lines to the end.
In 2005, Jung joined the cast of a new variety show called Infinite Challenge. Though the show initially had low viewership ratings, it went on to be a hit, and several of the songs Jung recorded for the show's periodic "song festivals" charted in the top ten of South Korea's music charts.
Jung joined the cast of the first season of the marriage simulation show We Got Married in 2008. He was initially paired with television personality Saori until her departure from the show. He was later paired with singer Taeyeon of Girls' Generation. The match caused an uproar from Girls' Generation fans, in part due to the 11-year age gap between the two entertainers.
In 2011, Jung and rapper Defconn became co-hosts of the new idol-focused reality show Weekly Idol.
Hiatus In November 2015, Jung's agency, FNC Entertainment, announced that he was taking a break from all activities due to his anxiety disorder. At the time, he was a cast member or host on several television shows, including Infinite Challenge, Weekly Idol, and Please Take Care of My Refrigerator. Jung officially left the cast of Infinite Challenge in July 2016.
Return Jung returned as the co-host of Weekly Idol in October 2016, ending his 11-month break from television activities. In March 2018, both Jung and Defconn left Weekly Idol. In May, they became hosts of the variety show Idol Room.
Second hiatus On November 5, 2020, it was announced by Jung's agency FNC Entertainment that he will take another break from all activities due to anxiety disorder relapse. In October 2021, Jung decided not to renew his contract with FNC Entertainment.
On November 15, 2021, Jung founded the Matched Project (MCP) agency with Kim Yong-man, Kim Sung-joo, and Ahn Jung-hwan.
Personal life Jung married comedy writer Han Yu-ra on September 13, 2009. They have two children, twin daughters, who were born on December 11, 2012.
Television appearances
Current programs Year Title Role Notes/2018–2020; 2021–present Problem Child in House () Cast Member Episode 1–105, 118-present 2021 Oh Eun-young's Golden Counseling Center Host 2022 Surprise: Secret Room Host Neighborhood Billiards Ahn Jung-hwan's Hidden Qatar Regular Member 2023 Rural Police Returns Cast MemberSeason 1–2 2025 Good Day
Former programs Year Title Role Notes/ 2002 Gag Concert () Co-host 2005–2007 () 2005–2016 Infinite Challenge ()Episode 1–454 2007 (TV탐험 멋진친구들) 2008 () Host 2009–2010 Sunday Sunday Night (단 하나의 비밀 단비 Only One Secret Danbi) Co-host 2011–2015 Weekly Idol () with Defconn 2012 GO Show () 2013 Ba-ra-dun Bada () Pilot show Uh-rap Show! () Noon-Ssul-Mi () 2014–2015 Hitmaker () with Defconn Please Take Care of My Refrigerator () with Kim Sung-joo Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education () 2016–2018 Weekly Idol () with Defconn Carefree Travelers S1 () 2017–2018 Night Goblin () Hyena on the Keyboard () Host 2018 () () Co-host Episode 1–2 with Lee Chae-young and Kim Pung2018–2020 Idol Room () Episode 1–87, alongside Defconn 2019 Prison Life of Fools () Cast Member Episode 1–26 2020 Idol on Quiz () Co-host Episode 1–18 with Jang Sung-kyu 2022 legend festival Host Jump Like a Witch Accapella
Drama Rollercoaster (재밌는TV 롤러코스터, 2009~) Leading actor with Jeong Ga-eun
Discography
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Sales (DL) Album KOR
As lead artist "Spring Chicken Soup" () 2012 8 KOR: 565,691+Cumulative sales of "Spring Chicken Soup":
I'm A Singer in My Own Right "Gangbuk Gentleman" () 2013 1 KOR: 1,072,090+Cumulative sales of "Gangbuk Gentleman": Park Myung-soo's How About This? Collaborations "Jump" 2011 70 Enjoy Today Rock Project "The Innocent Macho" () 5 KOR: 2,190,052+Cumulative sales of "The Innocent Macho": Infinite Challenge West Coast Highway Festival "Change The Game" 39 KOR: 292,266+Cumulative sales of "Change The Game":
"Going To Try" () 2013 2 KOR: 790,713+Cumulative sales of "Going To Try": Infinite Challenge Jayu-ro Song Festival "Wonderful Barn" () 2015 4 KOR: 920,194+Cumulative sales of "Wonderful Barn": Infinite Challenge Yeongdong Highway Music Festival "Today" () 32 KOR: 122,522+Cumulative sales of "Today":
Don't Worry Music Vol. 1 "Shall We Walk?" () 93 KOR: 24,177+Sales of "Shall We Walk?": Don't Worry Music Vol. 2 As featured artist "Not an Easy Girl" 2015 38 KOR: 71,150+Cumulative sales of "Not an Easy Girl":
"Spring Fever (Feat. DIN DIN, Jung Hyung-don)" ()2026LOVE CATCHER Infinite Challenge Yeongdong Highway Music Festival
Awards
Year Awards show Category Nominated work Result 2002 17th KBS Awards Comedian Contest Amateur Statue Jung Hyung-don 2003 KBS Entertainment Awards Best Newcomer Award – Comedy Jung Hyung-don Top Excellence Award – Idea (Corner) Gag Concert: "Doremi" 2004 Excellence Award – Comedy Gag Concert: "Beautiful Flowers" 2006 MBC Entertainment Awards Best Program Award Infinite Challenge(shared with cast members) 2007 MBC Entertainment Awards Best Program Award Infinite Challenge(shared with cast members) 2008 MBC Entertainment Awards Outstanding Male Entertainer Jung Hyung-don Best Variety Show Infinite Challenge(shared with cast members) 89th National Athletic Competition Aerobic Amateur Club 6-People - 2nd place Infinite Challenge Team(shared with cast members) 2009 MBC Entertainment Awards Best Program Award Infinite Challenge(shared with cast members) 2010 KCTA Cable TV Broadcast Awards TV Star of the Year Jung Hyung-don 5th Arena-Audi A-Awards Top "Black Collar Workers" – Innovation Infinite Challenge Team 2011 The 53rd National Rowing Championships 2000m Novice Inn (Special Award) Infinite Challenge Team MelOn Music Awards Trend Award Infinite Challenge Theme – "West Coast Highway Song Festival"(shared with cast members) 2013 MBC Entertainment Awards Most Popular Program Infinite Challenge(shared with cast members) "Best Couple" Award Jung Hyung-don(with G-Dragon) High Excellence Award for Variety Shows – Male Jung Hyung-don 2014 KBS Entertainment Awards Top Entertainer Award Cool Kiz on the Block MBC Entertainment Awards Entertainment Program of the Year Infinite Challenge(shared with cast members) 2015 42nd Korea Broadcasting Prizes Grand Prize Infinite Challenge(shared with cast members) 51st Paeksang Arts Awards Best Variety Performer - Male Jung Hyung-don KBS Entertainment Awards Variety Star Award Jung Hyung-don
References
External links Jung Hyung-don at FNC Entertainment