Kang Ho Dong Spotted in Public After 4 Months of Temporary Retirement

Kang Ho Dong was spotted in public after four months of temporary retirement. A picture was recently uploaded on an online community board with the title caption: “Lee Kyung Kyu & Kang Ho Dong meet in Seoul.” The uploader also wrote, “When I asked Kang Ho Dong to take a picture with me he shyly said, ‘I don’t think I deserve to take pictures with fans.’”

1N2D Season 2 : Who Stays and Who Leaves?

There have been many speculations as to what the future holds for KBS hit variety show "1N2D". First, after Kang Ho Dong left because of the tax evasions issue, many said the show wouldn’t survive without its master. Then, after a few months, the show still managed to do well with a strong cast and the same
"like a family" image back when Kang Ho Dong was recording.

Kang Ho Dong Breaks His Silence and Texts Uhm Tae Woong

Kang Ho Dong recently broke his silence. According to several reports from various media, Kang Ho Dong resumed contact with actor Uhm Tae Woong. The two had become good friends through KBS 2’s "Happy Sunday- 1N2D." Uhm Tae Woong texted Kang Ho Dong first saying "Hyungnim (term of respect for older male), I hope you receive many New Year’s blessings." To this, Kang Ho Dong said, "I hope you do too. Thanks for the greetings. I hope only good things come your way."

Kang Ho Dong Left Out of Major Broadcasting Stations’ Year-End Awards Nomination List

It seems the entertainment industry is still reeling from the shock of Kang Ho Dong’s decision to temporarily retire at the height of his career in light of the controversy surrounding his tax records. The winner of the 2007 SBS Daesang, 2008 MBC Daesang, 2009 KBS Daesang, and the 2010 SBS Daesang has been reportedly excluded from MBC, KBS, and SBS’s nominations for this year’s awards ceremonies.