Park Myung-soo
| Park Myung-soo | |
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| Born | August 27, 1970 Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, Singer, composer, producer, DJ, Philanthropist |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Genres | Comedy, Singer |
| Spouse | Han Soo-min |
| Children | Park Min-seo (daughter) |
| Notable works and roles | Member of Infinite Challenge Singer of Prince of the Sea Host of Happy Together |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Bak Myeongsu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pak Myŏngsu |
Park Myung-soo (a.k.a. Great Park, born August 27, 1970) is a South Korean DJ, comedian, MC, singer, and songwriter who debuted on television in 1993, appearing on MBC. He co-hosted the top-rated comic variety programme Infinite Challenge and also hosted the Date at 2 o'clock radio show. He has released several music singles, including "Prince of the Sea", which was covered by LPG in 2007.
Personal life
On April 8, 2008, Park Myung-soo married his long-time girlfriend, 31-year-old doctor Han Su-min. This was the first time a member of Infinite Challenge has married since the show's inception. Their first child, Park Min-seo, was born in August 2008.[1]
As of December 2009, with the joint co-operation of its enterprise company, he began his tenure as a CEO of a business called "Mohani" (모하니), which sells wigs in shopping malls.[2]
Career
Infinite Challenge
On Infinite Challenge, Park is "the second-in-command" (2인자), putting him below the host-in-chief Yoo Jae-suk, who is "the first-in-command" (1인자). This spawned a running gag in which he often jokes about overthrowing Yoo Jae-suk as leader and becoming "first-in-command" himself. He also called "Rice Insect" (벼멸구), a rival nickname for Yoo Jae-suk's famous "Grasshopper". He also claimed that his nickname should be "Big Star" (거성/巨星 Geoseong). He sometimes tries to make use of his seniority by lecturing the other members on various matters, such as becoming a star; however, they rarely take him seriously.
Another nickname is "Chicken CEO," in reference to the Kyochon chicken shop which he formerly operated. He is currently a Seoul metropolitan manager of Imsil Cheese Pizza restaurant.
In October 2007, Park acquired another nickname, "worthless elder brother" (하찮은 형) after co-host Noh Hong-chul referred to him as a "worthless person with a worthless body" (하찮은 박명수님, 하찮은 몸) in comparison to world-class Figure skater Kim Yuna.[3] Another related nickname is "Father" (아버지) since he is the oldest among another Infinite Challenge members and due to his weak stamina and slowly balding forehead.
Park is famous for his "scolding" repertoire (호통개그), in which he angrily and aggressively scolds his colleagues for usually trivial matters. This led to another nickname, "the Son of Devil" (악마의 아들). A related nickname is "Old Devil" from the "Money Bag" special episode, after co-host Noh Hong-chul was nicknamed the "Young Devil". (The two had stolen a briefcase full of money from Jeong Hyeong-don and subsequently conspired to take it from each other). Another aspect of his character is his tendency to flub words and to misspeak when scolding, leading other members to take him even less seriously.
He is also known for arguing and quarreling over petty issues with co-host Jeong Jun-ha. Park's hot-tempered on-screen persona is highly opposite with Jeong Jun-ha's tactless, simple-minded character that occasionally made the former lose his patience. The unique relationship between Jeong and Park has become an occasional segment called "Ha & Soo". "Ha & Soo" also can be called "Peter & Jonathan" with Park as "Peter" and Jeong as "Jonathan". Another similar nickname is "Red Pepper" (고춧가루) after Jeong joked about him and Park as seasonings ("red pepper and black pepper") for Yoo Jae-suk that being central of the program ("main menu") during Infinite Challenge "Face-Off" special. The two have also won the "Best Couple" award at the 2011 MBC Entertainment Awards, making them the first male-male couple to have ever won the title.[4]
Radio
Park is also a recognised radio DJ, hosting various radio shows over the past decades. In 2016, he received the Best Radio DJ award at the KBS Entertainment Awards for his Cool FM Park Myung-soo's Radio Show.
Music Career
Being an avid fan of electronic music, Park, under the pseudonym "Bangbaedong Wildcat", composed a total of six songs in varied genres, including electronic, medium-tempo dance and mystic melodies. These were showcased by his fellow co-hosts of the program during the Infinite Challenge "Park Myung-soo's How About It" special.[5] Upon the broadcast, his tracks appeared on the real-time music charts for Mnet, Bugs, Naver Music, and Melon, and even ousted out Girls' Generation's newly released "I Got a Boy" track from the first place on the chart for a period of time.[6] Since January 2013, he has been listed as an official composer by the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) under his "Bangbaedong Wildcat" name.[7]
Recognitions
Park won his first Daesang, the award given to the entertainer of the year, at the 2012 MBC Entertainment Awards after 20 years of his career as an entertainer.[8][9]
Controversy
Park is a known misogynist with a history of hitting women, having boasted that he had hit his ex-girlfriend 100 times during an argument.[10] He also faced criticism for his violence towards female Korean celebrities, having publicly hit the head of Seolhyun of girl group AOA. [11]
Television and Radio appearances
Current programmes
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Undercover Boss (US edition) | MBC | Korean Narrator | |
| 2017 | Salty Tour | tvN | ||
| 2018 | We Are the One | |||
| 2018 | South Korean Foreigners | MBC Every 1 | Host | [12] |
| 2019 | Rewind | Channel A | Team Leader | [13] |
Former programmes
| Year | Title | Network | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April – July 2005 October 2005 – 2018 |
Infinite Challenge | MBC | Co-host | |
| Come to Play | MBC | |||
| 2007–2018 | Happy Together Season 3 | KBS | Co-host | [14][15] |
| X-man | SBS | Joint Panel | ||
| A CEO that met by Park Myung-soo | OBS Gyeongin Television | Host | ||
| 2007–2008 | Jippijiggi | MBC | Co-host | |
| 2006–2008 | Sunday Sunday Night ("Dong-an Club") | |||
| 2008 | Brain Battle | |||
| Sunday Sunday Night – "We Got Married" | ||||
| Economy Vitamin | KBS | Joint Panel | ||
| 2010 | Sunday Sunday Night – Hot Brothers | MBC | Host-in-chief | |
| Oh My School/100 points out of 100 | KBS | Host | ||
| 2012 | Quiz Show Q | MBC | Co-host | [16][17] |
| 2015 | Brave Family | KBS | A role as Uncle | |
| 2016–2017 | Fantastic Duo | SBS | Regular Panelist | |
| 2017 | The Dynamic Duo | tvN | Host | |
| 2017 | Jobs | JTBC | Host | |
| 2017 | Bragging Room Guest | KBS2 | Host with Kim Hee-chul | |
| 2017–2018 | All the World's Broadcasts | MBC | Host | |
| 2019 | Happy Farmers S3 | tvN | Cast | |
| Show! Audio Jockey | AJ | [18] |
Radio programmes
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Park Myung-soo's Fun Fun Radio | MBC MBC FM4U | |
| 2008–2010 | Park Myung-soo's 2 o'clock Date | |
| 2015–present | Park Myung-soo's Radio Show | KBS's KBS Cool FM |
Discography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | "Change" | |
| 2000 | "Dr. Park" | |
| 2002 | "Son of the Wind" (바람의 아들) | |
| 2005 | "Tal-la-la" (탈랄라) | |
| 2009 | "Naengmyun" (냉면) | Duet with Girls' Generation's Jessica |
| 2010 | "Fyah!" | Duet with Gil |
| "Whale" (고래) | Duet with Kara's Nicole | |
| 2011 | "I Cheated" | as Great Park, Duet with Big Bang's G-Dragon |
| 2013 | "You're My Girl" | |
| "I got C" | Geumary (Park Myung-soo X Primary) feat. Gaeko | |
| 2014 | "Tteokbokki" | writer and composer |
| "Don't Go" | with DJ Charles feat. Kim Shin-young, writer and composer | |
| 2015 | "Goodbye PMS" | Duet with After School's Lizzy |
| "Leon" (레옹) | as "EU God-G Isn't EU" (이유 갓지(GOD G) 않은 이유) (Park Myung-soo X IU) | |
| 2016 | "Dokdori" (독도리) | with DinDin feat. Mad Clown |
| 2017 | "Saxophone Magic" | with DinDin and Danny Jung |
| 2018 | "Poison Apple" (독사과) | with Park Na-rae |
| "SNS" | with Hyojung (Oh My Girl) |
Awards
| Year | Awards show | Category | Nominated Works | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MBC Gag Contest | Special Award | Won | |
| 2005 | 5th MBC Entertainment Award | Popular Actor of Show Variety | Infinity Challenge | Won |
| 2006 | 18th Korea Broadcasting Producers | Comedian Award | Won | |
| 6th MBC Entertainment Award | Best Actor of Show Variety | Infinity Challenge | Won | |
| 2007 | 7th MBC Entertainment Award | The Grand Prize with Infinite Challenge | Won | |
| Special Division woojeongsang | Won | |||
| Bizarre special category Awards, Momgaegeu Award | Won | |||
| 2008 | 44th Baek Sang Arts Awards | TV Entertainment Award | Happy Together | Won |
| 89th National Athletics Competition | Aerobics enthusiasts general portion 6 Artificial second place with Infinite Challenge |
Infinity Challenge | Won | |
| 8th MBC Entertainment Award | Best Program Award (Infinite Challenge) | Won | ||
| 2009 | Melon Music Awards | Specialty albums – Naengmyun (냉면) | Won | |
| 9th MBC Entertainment Award | PD Award with Infinite Challenge | Infinity Challenge | Won | |
| MBC Drama Awards | Excellence radio sector / Good (MC) of Radio | Park Myung-soo's 2 o'clock Date | Won | |
| 2010 | 4th M.net 20's Choice | 20's Most Influential Star | Won | |
| A 5th Annual Awards | Best Black collar worker | Won | ||
| KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Entertainer Award | Infinity Challenge | Won | |
| Best Teamwork Award with Happy Together | Infinity Challenge | Won | ||
| 10th MBC Entertainment Award | Best humiliation Award | Infinity Challenge | Won | |
| Top Excellence Award – Variety Show | Won | |||
| 2011 | 11th MBC Entertainment Award | Best Couple Award with Jeong Jun-ha | Won | |
| The 53rd Annual National Rowing Championships | 2000m Novice Inn (Special Award) with Infinite Challenge |
Won | ||
| 2012 | 12th MBC Entertainment Award | Daesang (Grand Prize) | Infinity Challenge, I Am a Singer (season 2), Indulge in Comedy | Won |
| 2013 | 13th MBC Entertainment Award | Most Popular Program with Infinite Challenge members | Infinity Challenge | Won |
| 2014 | 14th MBC Entertainment Award | This year's entertainment program on viewers Choice with Infinite Challenge |
Won | |
| 2015 | 14th KBS Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence Award – Variety Show | Happy Together | Won |
| 2016 | 15th KBS Entertainment Awards | Best Radio DJ | KBS's Cool FM Park Myung-soo's Radio Show | Won |
| 2017 | 17th MBC Entertainment Awards | Top Excellence Award – Variety Show | Infinite Challenge | Won |
| 11th SBS Entertainment Awards | Scene Steeler Award | Single Wife | Won |
References
- ^ Coolsmurf (August 10, 2008). "Park Myung-soo Becomes a Father Ahead of Schedule". coolsmurf.wordpress.com. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
- ^ "Park Myung-soo, at wig brands 'huh' launch, "said I worry Hair"". media.daum.net. December 16, 2009. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
- ^ "Park Myung-soo, the importance of knowing the story". heraldbiz.com. October 27, 2007. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
- ^ "Park Myung-soo-Jung Junha, MBC Entertainment Awards – Best Couple Award". sports.chosun.com. December 30, 2011. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- ^ "MBC's ′Infinity Challenge′ Invites Viewers to Concert with Park Myung Soo-Composed Songs". December 5, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ^ "Park Myung Soo Pushes SNSD and Baek Ji Young Out of First {{subst:lc:Place}} on Music Charts". January 7, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ^ "Park Myung Soo is Listed as an Official Composer". January 15, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ^ "Yoo Jae Suk Says Goodbye to 'Come to Play' at the 'MBC Entertainment Awards'". December 31, 2012. Archived from the original on July 2, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ^ "Park Myung Soo Wins Grand Prize at 2012 MBC Entertainment Awards". December 31, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
- ^ ""무도 멤버들 과거 언행 모두 문제!" 장동민 욕설 역풍… 페북지기 초이스". news.kmib.co.kr (in Korean). April 13, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
- ^ "'용감한 가족'측 "설현 머리 밀친 박명수 논란, 오해다"". 스타뉴스 (in Korean). January 24, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
- ^ "[공식입장] '대한외국인' 김용만X박명수 함께 한다…한국인VS외국인 대결" (in Korean). Retrieved September 21, 2018.
- ^ "채널A 김성주-박명수-김종국-하하 4MC 포스터 공개!". ichannela.com (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2019.
- ^ '해피투게더3' 측 "박명수·엄현경 하차, '전설의 조동아리' 코너 종료" [공식]. 중앙일보 (in Korean). September 13, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
- ^ "| '해피투게더3', 박명수·엄현경 하차 이어 '전설의 조동아리' 종료텐아시아". 텐아시아 (in Korean). September 13, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
- ^ IU and Park Myung Soo become the hosts of new quiz show. allkpop. August 13, 2012. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
- ^ "IU'S Winning Series Quiz Show Q Finalized To Be Scrapped With 28th Episode as Last". December 24, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
- ^ "'쇼! 오디오자키' 몬스타엑스 "팬들이 '대환장쇼'라고..우리 장점"". 스포츠조선 (in Korean). March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
External links
- Official Fanpage (in Korean)
- Official Homepage of Muhan Dojeon (in Korean)
- Mohoney Company web page (in Korean)
- Park Myung-soo on Instagram
- Park Myung-soo at IMDb
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