# Jee Seok-jin

Jee Seok-jin (Korean: 지석진; born February 10, 1966) is a South Korean comedian, singer, television presenter, actor, and broadcaster. He made his entertainment industry debut in 1992 as a singer and gained worldwide popularity with the variety show Running Man (2010–present).

## Early life and education

He graduated from Ajou University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

## Career

In 1992, Jee Seok-jin debuted as a singer, releasing his first album "I Know", but gained popularity as an MC and comedian in the entertainment industry. He was most commonly known as the main MC in Star Golden Bell, which aired from 2004 to 2010.
Jee is most well known as a cast member in the variety show Running Man together with Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Song Ji-hyo, Lee Kwang-soo, Jeon So-min and Yang Se-chan.
In addition to his television career, he also hosted the afternoon radio show 2 O'Clock Date on MBC FM4U from September 26, 2016 to September 29, 2019.
In August 2022, Jee has signed a contract with Uzurocks Entertainment. In November 2023, Jee signed a contract with ESTeem Entertainment [ko].

## Personal life

Jee met his wife through an introduction from Yoo Jae-suk. Jee and his wife celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in January 2017. Their "second wedding" was aired on Running Man in a special episode called "Big Nose Week" (alluding to Jee's nickname on the show). They have a son, Jee Hyun-woo, who made a rare appearance on a Running Man episode in 2015.

## Discography
### Album

* 1992: I Know

### Singles

| Title | Year | Album |
| "Neoneun Naeunmyeong" (너는 내운명, 'You're my destiny') (Nara ft. Jee Seok-jin and Kim Yong-man) | 2009 | Color of Trot |
| "Saying I Love You" (사랑한다 말하는건) | 2014 | My Dear Cat OST |
| "Hairpin" (머리핀) (Korean version) | 2015 | Romance for 7 Days OST |
| "Hairpin" (发卡) (Chinese version) | 2015 | Romance for 7 Days OST |
| "Ni Zui Zhen Gui" (你最珍贵) | 2017 | Non-album single |
| "Party" (with Lee Kwang-soo and Apink) | 2019 | Running Man Fan Meeting: Project Running 9 |
| "I Like It" with Running Man members) | 2019 | Running Man Fan Meeting: Project Running 9 |
| "Journey To Atlantis" (상상더하기) (with MSG Wannabe members) | 2021 | MSG Wannabe Top 8 Performance Songs |
| "If" (만약에) (with KCM, Wonstein and Parc Jae-jung) | 2021 | MSG Wannabe Top 8 Performance Songs |
| "Foolish Love" (바라만 본다) (with KCM, Wonstein and Parc Jae-jung) | 2021 | MSG Wannabe 1st Album |

## Radio

| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
| 2007 | Good Morning FM | MBC FM4U | DJ |
| 2016–2019 | Jee Seok-jin's 2 O'Clock Date (2시의데이트 지석진입니다) | MBC FM4U | DJ |
| 2021 | Noon's Hope Song, Kim Shin-young (정오의 희망곡 김신영 입니다) | MBC FM4U | Special DJ (with Parc Jae-jung) |

## Filmography
### Television show

List of present programs :
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
| 2010–present | Running Man | Cast member | Episode 1–present |
| 2021 | A Leader's Day | Cast member | |
| 2021–2022 | Tteokbokki House That Brother | Co-host | with Lee Yi-kyung and Kim Jong-min |
| 2022 | Anti-Ageym | Cast Member | |
| 2022 | Taste of Travel | Cast Member | |
List of former programs :
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
| 1994 | Cheongchunsidae Yeolrinmadang | Host | |
| 2003–2004 | Il-yoil-eun 101% | Host | |
| 2004–2007 | Yeogeol six | Host | |
| 2004–2010 | Star Golden Bell | Host | |
| 2005 | Mujigae | Host | |
| 2006 | Star Daegyeokdol Cheonhabyeolmi | Host | |
| 2006–2007 | Amazing Asia | Host | |
| 2006–2007 | Wigitalchul Number One | Host | |
| 2007 | Segyero Gan Hangug-ui Mat | Host | |
| 2007 | Super Action | Host | |
| 2007 | Daehaksaeng Trot Gayoje | Judge | |
| 2007 | Global Camera | Host | |
| 2007–2008 | High-Five | Host | |
| 2007–2008 | Jinsil Game | Host | |
| 2007–2008 | Cider | Host | |
| 2008 | Show! Shin. Bal. Jang. | Host | |
| 2008 | Gag Battle, Utgyeoya Sanda | Contestant | |
| 2008 | Sar-abopsida | Host | |
| 2008 | 2008 Choegang Oegug-in Myeoneuri Yeoljeon | Host | |
| 2008–2009 | Road Show Quiz Expedition | Host | |
| 2009 | Star Dal-in Show | Host | |
| 2009 | Yeoyumanman | Host | |
| 2009 | Seonsaengnim Osinda | Host | |
| 2009 | Challenge! Golden Ladder | Host | |
| 2009 | Shin Dong-yup's 300 | Contestant | Employee special episode |
| 2010 | Big Star Family Daegyeokdol | Host | |
| 2010 | Star Simbureum | Host | |
| 2010 | Isago: Bubu-ui Beopchik | Host | |
| 2010 | Countdown Reality 24 Hours | Host | |
| 2011 | Seolteukjib Global Star Cheongbaekjeon | Host | |
| 2011 | Death Camp 24 Hours | Host | |
| 2011 | Superstar K 3 | Contestant advisor | One episode |
| 2011 | Dangsin-ui Seontaek Pangpangsho | Host | |
| 2012 | Illryureul Butakhae | Host | Lunar new year special |
| 2012 | Lunar New Year Special Live Good Luck Quiz Show | Host | |
| 2012 | Survival King | Host | |
| 2012 | Susanghan Sanggyeonlle | Host | |
| 2012 | Trot-ga Ganda | Host | |
| 2012 | Love Call | Host | Pilot episode |
| 2012 | Namnambungnyeo Romance | Host | |
| 2015 | Same Bed, Different Dreams | Host | |
| 2016 | Talk Hero | Host | |
| 2017–2018 | Happy Together - Legendary Big Mouth | Cast member | |
| 2018 | Royal Adventure | Member | |

### Web shows

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2021 | Outrun by Running Man | Cast Member | Running Man spin-off | |
| 2023 | Bromarble | Cast Member | with Lee Seung-gi ,Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Dong-hwi, Kyuhyun, Joshua and Hoshi | |

### Music video appearances

| Year | Song Title | Artist |
| 2009 | "Utjja Utjja" (웃자웃자, 'Let's laugh') | Lee Kwang-gi |
| 2021 | "Keep your head up" (네가 아는 너) | Lee Dong-hwi |
| 2022 | "Do You Want to Hear" (듣고 싶을까) | MSG Wannabe MOM |

## Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the awards, and the result of the nomination :
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominated work(s) | Result |
| Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2024 | Best Male Entertainer | Bro & Marble in Dubai | Nominated |
| KBS Entertainment Awards | 2004 | Excellence Award (MC) | Happy Sunday | Won |
| KBS Entertainment Awards | 2006 | Excellence Award (Show Entertainment) | Happy Sunday – Yeogeol Six, Wigitalchul Number One and Star Golden Bell | Nominated |
| KBS Entertainment Awards | 2007 | Excellence Award (Show Entertainment) | Star Golden Bell | Won |
| Melon Music Awards | 2021 | Best Project Music | MSG Wannabe (M.O.M) | Won |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2011 | Netizen Popularity Award | Running Man | Nominated |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2012 | Excellence Award (Variety) | Running Man | Won |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2013 | Best Couple Award | Jee Seok-jin (with Lee Kwang-soo) Running Man | Nominated |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2013 | Viewer's Most Popular Award | With Running Man members | Won |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2015 | Excellence Award (Variety) | Running Man | Won |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2017 | Top Excellence Award (Variety) | Running Man | Won |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2020 | Golden Content Award | With Running Man members | Won |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2021 | Entertainer of the Year Award | Running Man | Won |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2021 | Honorary Employee Award | Running Man | Won |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2022 | Grand Prize | Jee Seok-jin (Running Man) | Nominated |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2023 | Producer Award | Jee Seok-jin (Running Man) | Won |
| Seoul Luxury Brand Model Awards | 2015 | Hallyu Entertainer | Jee Seok-jin | Won |
| MBC Entertainment Awards | 2021 | Best Teamwork | MSG Wannabe - Hangout with Yoo | Won |