Yoo Jae-suk is a South Korean comedian, host and television personality.
33 Facts About Yoo Jae-suk
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Yoo Jae-suk has hosted several variety television shows in South Korea, including Infinite Challenge, Running Man, Happy Together, and Hangout With Yoo.
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Yoo Jae-suk then rose to prominence when he co-hosted a program called The Crash of MCs with Kang Ho-dong, Lee Hwi-jae, and Kim Han-seok.
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Yoo Jae-suk later hosted the show X-Man, which soon grew to be one of the most popular and highest rated shows in South Korea.
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However, X-Man has found success in international syndication, and Yoo Jae-suk gained popularity among Korean Wave fans.
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Yoo Jae-suk was a part of the cast of the top-rated comedy variety program Infinite Challenge.
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Yoo Jae-suk had been the host-in-chief since 2005 and was one of the program's founding members.
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Yoo Jae-suk revealed his love for the program during 1-on-1 talk with fellow co-host, Jeong Hyeong-don, on a "Pause" special that aired on 20 October 2012.
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Yoo Jae-suk co-hosts Come to Play with Kim Won-hee and Happy Together Season 3.
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Yoo Jae-suk became the main host of Family Outing as part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup.
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Hangout with Yoo Jae-suk was the eagerly anticipated new project with the partnership of the power duo from Infinite Challenge.
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The project was to have Yoo Jae-suk learn to play a simple beat on a drum set.
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In 2012, Yoo Jae-suk appeared in the music video for Psy's hit single "Gangnam Style".
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On 15 July 2015, Yoo Jae-suk signed an exclusive contract with FNC Entertainment after having been without an agency for about five years.
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In 2016, Yoo Jae-suk collaborated with EXO for the SM Station single "Dancing King", which was a collaboration for Infinite Challenge.
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In 2020, through Hangout With Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Jae-suk collaborated with Lee Hyo-ri and Rain to form the summer project co-ed trio SSAK3.
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On 6 July 2021, Yoo Jae-suk left FNC Entertainment upon the expiration of his contract and became a free agent.
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On December 13,2021, Yoo Jae-suk was diagnosed with COVID-19, canceled all of his schedules and took the necessary measures in accordance with quarantine agency guidelines.
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On December 21,2021, it was reported that Yoo Jae-suk had recovered from the infection after completing home treatment for COVID-19, according to a health official's decision.
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Since 2013, Yoo Jae-suk has been making steady donations to Briquette Bank to help vulnerable groups during cold winter.
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Yoo Jae-suk had regularly made donations to House of Sharing for the women victims of the Japanese military since 2014 and in April 2018, the total of his donations was revealed to be 260 million won.
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In September 2018, Yoo Jae-suk donated 50 million won to Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help the victims who are suffering from the sudden torrential rain.
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Yoo Jae-suk donated 100 million won each in 2019 and 2020 to the Samsung Life Public Welfare Foundation.
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In July 2021, Yoo Jae-suk donated 50 million to The International Development Cooperation G-Foundation and his donation was said to be used to provide sanitary products and living expenses to the underprivileged who are suffering during COVID-19 pandemic.
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On March 7,2022, Yoo Jae-suk donated 100 million won to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the massive wildfire that started in Uljin, Gyeongbuk and has spread to Samcheok, Gangwon.
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In May 2022, Yoo Jae-suk donated 50 million won to The 11th International Development Cooperation NGO G-Foundation, which will be used for education and health support programs for women and children from low-income families.
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In June 2022, Yoo Jae-suk donated 15 million won as medical expenses for patients in dire circumstances.
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Yoo Jae-suk has been dubbed "The Nation's MC" for his broad appeal and popularity with a wide demographic of viewers.
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Yoo Jae-suk has consistently ranked as the top comedian in South Korea, topping the Gallup poll from 2005 to 2009, and for ten consecutive years since 2012.
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Yoo Jae-suk is one of the highest paid television personalities in Korea, and one of the most in-demand endorsers.
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Yoo Jae-suk makes donations regularly to several causes, and has participated in philanthropic acts.
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Yoo Jae-suk is the first television host to have his own wax figure, currently displayed at the Grevin Seoul Museum.
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On 6 July 2008, Yoo Jae-suk married MBC announcer, Na Kyung-eun, who worked with him on the show Infinite Challenge.