Yoo Jae-suk: South Korean comedian
and host biography
Full
Name: Yoo Jae-suk (Hangul: 유재석)
Date of
Birth: August 14, 1972
Place of
Birth: Suyu-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nationality: South
Korean
Occupation:
Comedian, television host, television personality, and singer
Early
Life & Education
Yoo is the eldest
of three siblings. He completed his high school education at Yongmoon High School in 1991 and
subsequently enrolled in the Seoul
Institute of the Arts, majoring in acting. However, he did not graduate, as
he left to pursue a career in comedy.
Family
& Personal Life
On July 6, 2008,
Yoo married Na Kyung-eun, a former
MBC announcer whom he met while working on the show Infinite Challenge. The
couple has two children: a son, Yoo Ji-ho, born on May 1, 2010, and a
daughter, Yoo Na-eun, born on
October 19, 2018.
Career
Highlights
Yoo Jae-suk began
his entertainment career in 1991, gaining prominence with his hosting role on
the variety show X-Man in 2003. His popularity soared with shows like Infinite Challenge, Running Man, Happy Together, and
Hangout with Yoo. Known for his versatility and comedic timing, he has become
one of South Korea's most beloved
television personalities.
Height
& Physical Stats
Yoo stands
approximately 175 cm (5 feet 9 inches)
tall and has a slim build. His weight is
reported to be around 67.2 kg.
Net Worth
Estimates of Yoo
Jae-suk's net worth vary. Some sources suggest it is around $9 million, while others estimate it
between $1 million to $5 million. It's
important to note that Yoo has addressed and refuted exaggerated claims about
his wealth, including rumors of a net
worth of 1 trillion won (approximately $690 million USD),
clarifying that such figures are unfounded.
