Alberto Mondi (born 17 January 1984) is an Italian who lives and performs in South Korea as a television personality and businessman. He is currently a cast member in the talk show Non-Summit. He is a former footballer in Serie D.
Career
Beginning in South Korea He attended Kangwon National University and was a teaching assistant there between September 2008 and July 2010. Also in 2008, he was a trainee at the Embassy of Italy in Seoul for four months. From September 2010 – June 2011 he was a research analyst for the Korea Institute of Public Finance. He has been with Fiat Chrysler as a sales area manager since October 2013, and a member of the board of directors of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea since April 2013.
Endorsements Between June 2011 and September 2013, he was a Brand Ambassador for SABMiller's Peroni Nastro Azzurro beer. In 2014, he was a model for Mr. Pizza. As a popular TV personality he is photographed on the celebrity scene in Seoul.
Columnist In 2015, he wrote a column for the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper on topics like clothing fashion, tourism, and food. He has written articles for the Korea and the World Economy Journal, the Korea Institute of Public Finance publications, and Newsweek Korea.
Personal life In addition to his native Italian language, he speaks Korean, English and Chinese.
Filmography
Film +Acting credit in film Year Title Role Notes 2013 The Suspect foreign reporter Acting debut, bit part 2018 The Pub Alberto Short film
Series +Acting credit in series Year Title Role Notes 2026 Can This Love Be Translated? Andre Special appearance
Television show +Television shows appearances Year Title Network Role Notes 2014–2017 Non-Summit JTBC Cast member 2015–2016 Where Is My Friend's Home 2015 Witch Hunt Amazing Recipe KBS Co-host Pilot series China is Do-ol JTBC Cast member 2017—2026 Welcome, First Time in Korea? MBC Host 2018 Stray Directors SBS 2021 Falling for Korea - Transnational Couples MBN Panelist 2025 Knowing International High School JTBC Cast member
Radio Year Title Station Role Notes 2015 Lee Hyun-woo's Music Album KBS Cool FM Himself host, Italian music segment
Accolades In October 2016, Mondi was awarded the Order of the Star of Italy as recognition for his contributions to both Italian and Korean cultures.
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