Park Myung-soo

Quick Facts: Who was Park Myung-soo?

Subject:

Park Myung-soo

Known for:

Veteran South Korean comedian, MC, and singer known for 'Infinite Challenge'.

Born:

1970-08-27

Century / Era:

1970s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Park Myung-soo (Korean: 박명수; born August 27, 1970) is a South Korean 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. 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.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

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.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

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. 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", based on co-host Noh Hong-chul's nickname the "Young Devil" received in the "Money Bag" special episode in which te two had stolen a briefcase full of money from Jeong Hyeong-don and subsequently conspired to take it from each other.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1970 (1970-08-27): Birth of Park Myung-soo — Veteran South Korean comedian, MC, and singer known for 'Infinite Challenge'.
2. 2007: 2007 Milestone — He has released several music singles, including "Prince of the Sea", which was covered by LPG in 2007.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Park Myung-soo

True or False: “Park Myung-soo's nickname 'Chicken CEO' refers to a business he owned in the early 2000s.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The 'Chicken CEO' nickname references his former operation of a Kyochon chicken shop, but this was not necessarily in the early 2000s.

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