Park Myung-soo

Park Myung-soo (a.k.a. Great Park, born August 27, 1970) is a South Korean DJ, comedian, MC, singer, and songwriter who debuted on television in 1993, appearing on MBC. He co-hosted the top-rated comic variety programme Infinite Challenge and also hosted the Date at 2 o'clock radio show. He has released several music singles, including "Prince of the Sea", which was covered by LPG in 2007.

For the footballer, see Park Myeong-su (footballer).
This is a Korean name; the family name is Park.
Park Myung-soo
Born (1970-08-27) August 27, 1970
Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, South Korea
MediumStand-up, television, Singer, composer, producer, DJ, Philanthropist
NationalitySouth Korean
Years active1993–present
GenresComedy, Singer
SpouseHan Soo-min
ChildrenPark Min-seo (daughter)
Notable works and rolesMember of Infinite Challenge
Singer of Prince of the Sea
Host of Happy Together
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationBak Myeongsu
McCune–ReischauerPak Myŏngsu

Personal life

On April 8, 2008, Park Myung-soo married his long-time girlfriend, 31-year-old doctor Han Su-min. This was the first time a member of Infinite Challenge has married since the show's inception. Their first child, Park Min-seo, was born in August 2008.[1]

As of December 2009, with the joint co-operation of its enterprise company, he began his tenure as a CEO of a business called "Mohani" (모하니), which sells wigs in shopping malls.[2]

Career

Infinite Challenge

On Infinite Challenge, Park is "the second-in-command" (2인자), putting him below the host-in-chief Yoo Jae-suk, who is "the first-in-command" (1인자). This spawned a running gag in which he often jokes about overthrowing Yoo Jae-suk as leader and becoming "first-in-command" himself. He also called "Rice Insect" (벼멸구), a rival nickname for Yoo Jae-suk's famous "Grasshopper". He also claimed that his nickname should be "Big Star" (거성/巨星 Geoseong). He sometimes tries to make use of his seniority by lecturing the other members on various matters, such as becoming a star; however, they rarely take him seriously.

Another nickname is "Chicken CEO," in reference to the Kyochon chicken shop which he formerly operated. He is currently a Seoul metropolitan manager of Imsil Cheese Pizza restaurant.

In October 2007, Park acquired another nickname, "worthless elder brother" (하찮은 형) after co-host Noh Hong-chul referred to him as a "worthless person with a worthless body" (하찮은 박명수님, 하찮은 몸) in comparison to world-class Figure skater Kim Yuna.[3] Another related nickname is "Father" (아버지) since he is the oldest among another Infinite Challenge members and due to his weak stamina and slowly balding forehead.

Park is famous for his "scolding" repertoire (호통개그), in which he angrily and aggressively scolds his colleagues for usually trivial matters. This led to another nickname, "the Son of Devil" (악마의 아들). A related nickname is "Old Devil" from the "Money Bag" special episode, after co-host Noh Hong-chul was nicknamed the "Young Devil". (The two had stolen a briefcase full of money from Jeong Hyeong-don and subsequently conspired to take it from each other). Another aspect of his character is his tendency to flub words and to misspeak when scolding, leading other members to take him even less seriously.

He is also known for arguing and quarreling over petty issues with co-host Jeong Jun-ha. Park's hot-tempered on-screen persona is highly opposite with Jeong Jun-ha's tactless, simple-minded character that occasionally made the former lose his patience. The unique relationship between Jeong and Park has become an occasional segment called "Ha & Soo". "Ha & Soo" also can be called "Peter & Jonathan" with Park as "Peter" and Jeong as "Jonathan". Another similar nickname is "Red Pepper" (고춧가루) after Jeong joked about him and Park as seasonings ("red pepper and black pepper") for Yoo Jae-suk that being central of the program ("main menu") during Infinite Challenge "Face-Off" special. The two have also won the "Best Couple" award at the 2011 MBC Entertainment Awards, making them the first male-male couple to have ever won the title.[4]

Radio

Park is also a recognised radio DJ, hosting various radio shows over the past decades. In 2016, he received the Best Radio DJ award at the KBS Entertainment Awards for his Cool FM Park Myung-soo's Radio Show.

Music Career

Being an avid fan of electronic music, Park, under the pseudonym "Bangbaedong Wildcat", composed a total of six songs in varied genres, including electronic, medium-tempo dance and mystic melodies. These were showcased by his fellow co-hosts of the program during the Infinite Challenge "Park Myung-soo's How About It" special.[5] Upon the broadcast, his tracks appeared on the real-time music charts for Mnet, Bugs, Naver Music, and Melon, and even ousted out Girls' Generation's newly released "I Got a Boy" track from the first place on the chart for a period of time.[6] Since January 2013, he has been listed as an official composer by the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) under his "Bangbaedong Wildcat" name.[7]

Recognitions

Park won his first Daesang, the award given to the entertainer of the year, at the 2012 MBC Entertainment Awards after 20 years of his career as an entertainer.[8][9]

Controversy

Park is a known misogynist with a history of hitting women, having boasted that he had hit his ex-girlfriend 100 times during an argument.[10] He also faced criticism for his violence towards female Korean celebrities, having publicly hit the head of Seolhyun of girl group AOA. [11]

Television and Radio appearances

Current programmes
Year Title Network Role Ref.
2010 Undercover Boss (US edition) MBC Korean Narrator
2017 Salty Tour tvN
2018 We Are the One
2018 South Korean Foreigners MBC Every 1 Host [12]
2019 Rewind Channel A Team Leader [13]

Former programmes
Year Title Network Role Ref.
April – July 2005
October 2005 – 2018		 Infinite Challenge MBC Co-host
Come to Play MBC
2007–2018 Happy Together Season 3 KBS Co-host [14][15]
X-man SBS Joint Panel
A CEO that met by Park Myung-soo OBS Gyeongin Television Host
2007–2008 Jippijiggi MBC Co-host
2006–2008 Sunday Sunday Night ("Dong-an Club")
2008 Brain Battle
Sunday Sunday Night – "We Got Married"
Economy Vitamin KBS Joint Panel
2010 Sunday Sunday Night – Hot Brothers MBC Host-in-chief
Oh My School/100 points out of 100 KBS Host
2012 Quiz Show Q MBC Co-host [16][17]
2015 Brave Family KBS A role as Uncle
2016–2017 Fantastic Duo SBS Regular Panelist
2017 The Dynamic Duo tvN Host
2017 Jobs JTBC Host
2017 Bragging Room Guest KBS2 Host with Kim Hee-chul
2017–2018 All the World's Broadcasts MBC Host
2019 Happy Farmers S3 tvN Cast
Show! Audio Jockey AJ [18]

Radio programmes
Year Title Network
Park Myung-soo's Fun Fun Radio MBC MBC FM4U
2008–2010 Park Myung-soo's 2 o'clock Date
2015–present Park Myung-soo's Radio Show KBS's KBS Cool FM

Discography
Year Title Notes
1999"Change"
2000"Dr. Park"
2002"Son of the Wind" (바람의 아들)
2005"Tal-la-la" (탈랄라)
2009"Naengmyun" (냉면)Duet with Girls' Generation's Jessica
2010"Fyah!"Duet with Gil
"Whale" (고래)Duet with Kara's Nicole
2011"I Cheated"as Great Park, Duet with Big Bang's G-Dragon
2013"You're My Girl"
"I got C"Geumary (Park Myung-soo X Primary) feat. Gaeko
2014"Tteokbokki"writer and composer
"Don't Go"with DJ Charles feat. Kim Shin-young, writer and composer
2015"Goodbye PMS"Duet with After School's Lizzy
"Leon" (레옹)as "EU God-G Isn't EU" (이유 갓지(GOD G) 않은 이유) (Park Myung-soo X IU)
2016"Dokdori" (독도리)with DinDin feat. Mad Clown
2017"Saxophone Magic"with DinDin and Danny Jung
2018"Poison Apple" (독사과)with Park Na-rae
"SNS"with Hyojung (Oh My Girl)

Awards
YearAwards showCategory Nominated WorksResult
1993MBC Gag ContestSpecial Award Won
20055th MBC Entertainment AwardPopular Actor of Show Variety Infinity ChallengeWon
200618th Korea Broadcasting ProducersComedian Award Won
6th MBC Entertainment AwardBest Actor of Show Variety Infinity ChallengeWon
20077th MBC Entertainment AwardThe Grand Prize with Infinite ChallengeWon
Special Division woojeongsangWon
Bizarre special category Awards, Momgaegeu AwardWon
200844th Baek Sang Arts AwardsTV Entertainment Award Happy TogetherWon
89th National Athletics CompetitionAerobics enthusiasts general portion 6 Artificial second place
with Infinite Challenge		 Infinity ChallengeWon
8th MBC Entertainment AwardBest Program Award (Infinite Challenge)Won
2009Melon Music AwardsSpecialty albums – Naengmyun (냉면) Won
9th MBC Entertainment AwardPD Award with Infinite Challenge Infinity ChallengeWon
MBC Drama AwardsExcellence radio sector / Good (MC) of Radio Park Myung-soo's 2 o'clock DateWon
20104th M.net 20's Choice20's Most Influential Star Won
A 5th Annual AwardsBest Black collar worker Won
KBS Entertainment AwardsBest Entertainer Award Infinity ChallengeWon
Best Teamwork Award with Happy Together Infinity ChallengeWon
10th MBC Entertainment AwardBest humiliation Award Infinity ChallengeWon
Top Excellence Award – Variety ShowWon
201111th MBC Entertainment AwardBest Couple Award with Jeong Jun-haWon
The 53rd Annual National Rowing Championships2000m Novice Inn (Special Award)
with Infinite Challenge 		Won
201212th MBC Entertainment AwardDaesang (Grand Prize) Infinity Challenge, I Am a Singer (season 2), Indulge in ComedyWon
201313th MBC Entertainment AwardMost Popular Program with Infinite Challenge members Infinity ChallengeWon
201414th MBC Entertainment AwardThis year's entertainment program on viewers Choice
with Infinite Challenge		Won
201514th KBS Entertainment AwardsTop Excellence Award – Variety Show Happy TogetherWon
201615th KBS Entertainment AwardsBest Radio DJKBS's Cool FM Park Myung-soo's Radio Show Won
201717th MBC Entertainment AwardsTop Excellence Award – Variety ShowInfinite ChallengeWon
11th SBS Entertainment AwardsScene Steeler AwardSingle WifeWon
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References
  1. Coolsmurf (August 10, 2008). "Park Myung-soo Becomes a Father Ahead of Schedule". coolsmurf.wordpress.com. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
  2. "Park Myung-soo, at wig brands 'huh' launch, "said I worry Hair"". media.daum.net. December 16, 2009. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
  3. "Park Myung-soo, the importance of knowing the story". heraldbiz.com. October 27, 2007. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
  4. "Park Myung-soo-Jung Junha, MBC Entertainment Awards – Best Couple Award". sports.chosun.com. December 30, 2011. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
  5. "MBC's ′Infinity Challenge′ Invites Viewers to Concert with Park Myung Soo-Composed Songs". December 5, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  6. "Park Myung Soo Pushes SNSD and Baek Ji Young Out of First {{subst:lc:Place}} on Music Charts". January 7, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  7. "Park Myung Soo is Listed as an Official Composer". January 15, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  8. "Yoo Jae Suk Says Goodbye to 'Come to Play' at the 'MBC Entertainment Awards'". December 31, 2012. Archived from the original on July 2, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  9. "Park Myung Soo Wins Grand Prize at 2012 MBC Entertainment Awards". December 31, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  10. ""무도 멤버들 과거 언행 모두 문제!" 장동민 욕설 역풍… 페북지기 초이스". news.kmib.co.kr (in Korean). April 13, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  11. "'용감한 가족'측 "설현 머리 밀친 박명수 논란, 오해다"". 스타뉴스 (in Korean). January 24, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
  12. "[공식입장] '대한외국인' 김용만X박명수 함께 한다…한국인VS외국인 대결" (in Korean). Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  13. "채널A 김성주-박명수-김종국-하하 4MC 포스터 공개!". ichannela.com (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2019.
  14. '해피투게더3' 측 "박명수·엄현경 하차, '전설의 조동아리' 코너 종료" [공식]. 중앙일보 (in Korean). September 13, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  15. "| '해피투게더3', 박명수·엄현경 하차 이어 '전설의 조동아리' 종료텐아시아". 텐아시아 (in Korean). September 13, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  16. IU and Park Myung Soo become the hosts of new quiz show. allkpop. August 13, 2012. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  17. "IU'S Winning Series Quiz Show Q Finalized To Be Scrapped With 28th Episode as Last". December 24, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
  18. "'쇼! 오디오자키' 몬스타엑스 "팬들이 '대환장쇼'라고..우리 장점"". 스포츠조선 (in Korean). March 13, 2019. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Kim Sung-min
Kim Tae-won
Lee Ha-neul		 KBS Entertainment Awards for Best Entertainer
2010		 Succeeded by
Uhm Tae-woong
Jun Hyun-moo
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