Tag: Kang Ho Dong

Yoo Jae Suk and Running Man Members Have Dinner at Kang Ho Dong’s Restaurant

A picture of Yoo Jae Suk having dinner after shooting SBS “Running Man” is garnering attention. On a recent online community board, a picture titled: “Running Man Members Having Dinner” was uploaded. The revealed photo shows Yoo Jae Suk, Kim Jong Gook, Lee Kwang Soo, and other members and staff having dinner at a Korean barbeque restaurant after shooting.

Lee Seung Ki: "Kang Ho Dong’s Empty Spot Will Never Be Replaced"

Lee Seung Ki finally opened up about Kang Ho Dong who has retired from TV. During the press release for Lee Seung Ki’s 5th album he was asked the question, “What do you think about people saying that you have filled in Kang Ho Dong’s empty spot well?” Lee Seung Ki replied, “Kang Ho Dong will never be replaced. I don’t even try to fill in his empty seat. While doing variety shows with Kang Ho Dong, I always thought to myself that I had met a great senior. Looking over his shoulder I learned a lot, and throughout the years I learned the variety show mindset. Instead of focusing on trying to fill in his shoes, I am going to focus on trying to do variety shows with my own style.”

Boom and Super Junior’s Lee Teuk Replace Kang Ho Dong for KBS “Star King”

Boom and Super Junior’s Lee Teuk will replace Kang Ho Dong for KBS’s “Star King.” As Soompi.com has reported earlier Kang Ho Dong’s current resignation meant that a new MC needed to be found for KBS’s “Star King.” “Star King’s” production team decided to use Boom and Lee Teuk as they have worked together in the past.

Kang Ho Dong’s Last Appearance On TV

Kang Ho Dong let the fans down with his last appearance on "One Night Two Days" on September 25. Kang Ho Dong’s fans were waiting for a goodbye but he left without saying a word. It caused many tears from his fans on MBC home page. The netizens posted hundreds of messages on the KBS TV show’s home page "It is more sad since he left without saying goodbye" and "I hope to see Kang Ho Dong on TV soon," but there were also netizens who showed their support for Kang Ho Dong’s decision to retire from the screen after the tax scandal.

Lee Seung Gi to Appear on "2011 Asia Song Festival"

Lee Seung Gi will appear on the “2011 Asia Song Festival.” The festival will be held on October 15 and is the 8th one. Lee Seung Gi proved that he was a true Hallyu star when his drama SBS’s “Shining Inheritance” was broadcast in 81 different countries. The show will have different Asian stars, such as Super Junior, SNSD, Perfume (The Japanese Techno-Pop Girl Group), and other Hong Kong and Chinese stars.

First Recording of "1N2D" Without Kang Ho Dong Begins

September 23 marks an important turning point for the highly popular KBS variety show “1 Night 2 Day” with the date being the first recording of the show after MC Kang Ho Dong’s shocking retirement announcement MC. The remaining five members however are continuing on and have gathered to commence recording.

1 Night 2 Days: Filming on September 23 Without Kang Ho Dong

After being prosecuted for tax evasions and eventually taking a temporary retirement from the entertainment industry on September 9, there has been discussion on whether or not Kang Ho Dong will be able to have a proper goodbye on the show KBS “1 Night 2 Days.” Having led to program to being the top variety program for 4 years, it’s been the talk among viewers considering that they’ve all grown attached to the MC.