Kim Ji-min (comedian)

Quick Facts: Who was Kim Ji-min (comedian)?

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Kim Ji-min (comedian)

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South Korean comedian, host, and actress known for her work on Gag Concert.

Born:

1984-11-30

Century / Era:

1984s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Kim Ji-min (Korean: 김지민; born November 30, 1984) is a South Korean comedian, television host, and actress. She debuted as a comedian on the sketch-comedy show Gag Concert in 2006. She is best known for her skits "Dignity of a Beggar," "Uncomfortable Truth," and "BBOOM Entertainment," as well as variety shows Human Condition and Crisis Escape No. 1. Since 2019, Kim departed from Gag Concert to appear on Comedy Big League. Kim Ji-min was born and raised in Donghae, Gangwon Province, South Korea.

Career & Major Achievements

She has two older sisters and a younger brother. She graduated from Suwon Women's College with a degree in Cosmetology. Kim Ji-min first made television appearance through an amateur comedy show Gag Hunt in 2006. She officially debuted on Gag Concert as a KBS 21st class comedian in 2006. She received the Best Newcomer (Female) award in the same year for her work in the skit "Lovers." After a period of hiatus, she returned to Gag Concert in 2012 with skits "Uncomfortable Truth" and "Dignity of a Beggar" and was awarded the Excellence Award in Comedy at the KBS Entertainment Awards.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2013, she received the Top Excellence Award in Comedy at KBS Entertainment Awards for her continued work in Gag Concert. The following year, she was awarded the Top Excellence Award in the Variety for her work in the shows Crisis Escape No. 1, Family's Dignity Full House, and Human Condition, becoming the third person to win consecutive Top Excellence Awards at the KBS Entertainment Awards. On April 3, 2022, it was confirmed that Kim is in a relationship with comedian Kim Jun-ho. The couple married on July 13, 2025, at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Hotel in Gangnam District.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1984 (1984-11-30): Birth of Kim Ji-min (comedian) — South Korean comedian, host, and actress known for her work on Gag Concert.
2. 2006: 2006 Milestone — She debuted as a comedian on the sketch-comedy show Gag Concert in 2006.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — " After a period of hiatus, she returned to Gag Concert in 2012 with skits "Uncomfortable Truth" and "Dignity of a Beggar" and was awarded the Excellence Award in Comedy at the KBS Entertainment Awards.
4. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, she received the Top Excellence Award in Comedy at KBS Entertainment Awards for her continued work in Gag Concert.
5. 2019: 2019 Milestone — Since 2019, Kim departed from Gag Concert to appear on Comedy Big League.
6. 2022: 2022 Milestone — On April 3, 2022, it was confirmed that Kim is in a relationship with comedian Kim Jun-ho.
7. 2025: 2025 Milestone — The couple married on July 13, 2025, at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Hotel in Gangnam District.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Kim Ji-min (comedian)

True or False: “Kim Ji-min debuted as a comedian on the sketch-comedy show Gag Concert in 2006.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She first made her television appearance through an amateur comedy show called Gag Hunt in 2006.

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