Kim Hyeon-dong (, born October 3, 1970), better known as his stage name Kim Gu-ra () is a South

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MC,

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and

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Career

He first appeared on television in the 1990s in comedy shows and comedy skits. Kim was blasted by the Korean public for harshly criticizing boy band H.O.T. member Moon Hee Jun of his musical style, fashion, and hairstyle on his radio show, yet he was paired with Moon when hosting shows. He was also well known for being one of the main MCs of popular Korean variety show '' Line Up''. He was also one of the main MC'S of popular South Korean shows ''Quiz that Changes the World'', ''Radio Star'' and ''The Moments of Truth Korea''. He is well known for his blunt yet humorous attitude when hosting TV shows. He has also appeared as a guest on ''A Table for the Gods''. His son, Kim Dong-hyeon, also appeared on television in ''Bungeoppang'' and other shows as well, most notably ''

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'' and also in the MBC drama '

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' as the younger version of the main female character's older (step) brother. In April 2012, Kim quit the eight entertainment programmes he hosts, following controversy over a 2002 audio clip from a radio programme, where he likened

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to prostitutes. He is set to return to television in January 2013, hosting new variety show ''Men's Stuff'' with Lee Sang-min on cable channel

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Filmography

Television shows

*2015: ''Home Food Rescue'' * ''

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'' * ''

Trio’s Childcare Challenge ''Trio's Childcare Challenge'' () is a South Korean reality show program on KBS 2 starring Seo Jang-hoon, Kim Gu-ra, Kim Min-jong and Hwang Chi-yeul Hwang Chiyeul (; born 3 December 1982) is a South Korean singer. Outside his career as a sol ...

'' * ''

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(Season 1)'' *2021: ''Leader's Love'' Host * ''Time Out'' (2021 - Host) * ''God and the Battle'' ( 2022) * ''Back to the Ground'' (2022) * ''Gura Kim's Latte 9'' (2022, Host) *''The Hall of Yesul'' (2022) * ''Four Like'' (2022) - Host * ''Because It's My First New House'' (2022); Host * ''Truth World'' (2023); Host * ''One Meal After Work'' (2023); Host * ''Run Away'' (2023); Host * ''Big Brother Era'' (2023); Regular Member

Web shows

* ''Between Marriage and Divorce'' (2022, Host)

Films

Awards and nominations

Lists

References

External links

Kim Gu-ra profile on hancinema
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Gu-ra South Korean television presenters South Korean radio presenters South Korean male comedians Inha University alumni 1970 births Living people Andong Kim clan Radio controversies Best Variety Performer Male Paeksang Arts Award (television) winners Comedians from Incheon People from Bupyeong District