Kim Byung-man

This is a Korean name; the family name is Kim.
Kim, Byung-man
Born (1975-07-29) July 29, 1975
Jeonju, Wanju, North Jeolla Province
Nationality South Korean
Years active 2002-present[Infobox 1]
Genres slapstick
Spouse A-sshi (2012)[Infobox 2]
Notable works and roles Gag Concert
  1. ↑ "'Gagman' Kim Byung-man Tells of Rags-to-Riches Rise in Bio". South Korea: k-popexpress. August 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  2. ↑ "Kim Byung Man Gets Married Next Year". Soompi. Retrieved 15 October 2011.

Kim Byung-man (born July 29, 1975) (Hangul: 김병만; Hanja: 金炳萬,is a South Korean comedian,[1] best known for his incredible slapstick and acrobatic stunts as a Master in Gag Concert, and survival skills in Law of the Jungle. In November 2015, he entered a new program on SBS titled 'Shaolin Clenched Fists', where Kim Byung-man and a group of other celebrities visit the Shaolin Monastery to learn the traditional martial arts from Shaolin Masters.

Biography

Kim was born into a poor family with an older brother and three sisters in Jeonju, Wanju in North Jeolla Province. His father was an alcoholic, because of his bad luck in business. This caused his family to be in chronic debt. His mother tried to make a little money working at odd jobs, such as working at a restaurant. Kim also tried to help raise money for the family by doing manual labor. Wanting to be a comedian, he left his home and moved to Seoul to go to an apartment with other aspiring comedians. After three failed auditions on KBS and four on MBC, he was finally accepted by KBS in 2002. He starred in Gag concert on the Master show as a Master, his most famous role, in which he performs difficult tasks, showcasing his ability to acquire new skills quickly.[2]

Kim made his first appearance in the movie called "Gift" (선물) in 2002. He was also the runner-up on Kim Yuna's Kiss and Cry where famous entertainers learn how to figure skate from professionals.[3]

Up till 2012 he was signed under Castle J Entertainment, and on 19 September, it was announced that he has signed exclusive contracts with SM C&C, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment, along with Lee Soo Geun.[4]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Last Present Comedian
2004 The Magic Police Himself
2005 Baribari Zzang Himself
2006 My Wife Is a Gangster 3 Ssogari
2007 Three Kims Third child Supporting role
2008 Radio Dayz Truck driver
2011 Battlefield Heroes Guard for Cave 1
Super Monkey Returns Son Oh-Gong Main role

Television dramas

Year Title Role Notes
2007 S Clinic Gae Jak Du
2008 The Lawyers of The Great Republic Korea Jeon Yi Man (Jjajangmyun delivery guy)
One Mom and Three Dads French cook Cameo (Episode 7)
2008-2009 General Hospital 2 Oh Young Bum
2009 Everybody Cha-cha-cha Moon Goon (Yoon-jung's auto mechanic) Extended cast
Hometown Legends Angel of death Episode 7
2010 Boy Meets Girl Himself Drama Special
Dr. Champ Im Ki Man Cameo
2010-2011 Athena: Goddess of War Himself Cameo
2012 Ohlala Couple Himself (expert who specializes in catching cheating spouses) Cameo (Episode 2)
What's the Deal, Mom? Himself
I Remember You Lee Deok Soo
2013 Chief Inspector Choi ll-Joo Detective Ma Yong-Hee
Queen of the Office Himself (seasoned raw crab master) Cameo (Episode 3)

Variety Shows

Year Title Role Network Notes
2011 Running Man Guest SBS Episode 28
2011-present Law of the Jungle Himself SBS Permanent member
2013 Running Man Guest SBS Episode 145
2013 Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education Himself KBS2 Episodes 1 and 2
2014 Clenched Fist Chef Himself SBS Along with Henry Lau, Kangin, Victoria Song and Rose Motel’s Yook Joong Wan
2015-2016 Shaolin Clenched Fists Fixed cast member SBS Episodes 1-13

Awards and nominations

Year Award Nominated work Category Result
2011
SBS Entertainment Awards
 Most Outstanding Award: Variety Category Won
2012 Won
2013 49th Paeksang Arts Awards Law of the Jungle Best Variety Performer - Male Won
SBS Entertainment Awards Daesang (Grand Award) Won
2014 41st Korea Broadcasting Awards Best Comedian Won
2015 SBS Entertainment Awards Daesang (Grand Award) Won

References

  1. ↑ Mee-yoo, Kwon (July 6, 2011). "Reality TV gets a spin as stars challenge skating, dancing". Korea Times. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
  2. ↑ "'Gagman' Kim Byung-man Tells of Rags-to-Riches Rise in Bio". South Korea: k-popexpress. August 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  3. ↑ "F(X)'S KRYSTAL WINS 'KISS AND CRY'". k-popexpress. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  4. ↑ Ho, Stewart (19 September 2012). "Lee Su Geun, Kim Byung Man Join Kang Ho Dong at SM C&C?". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Retrieved 6 October 2012.

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