Ji Suk-jin

Jee Seok-jin (; born February 10, 1966) is a South Korean comedian, singer, television presenter, actor, and broadcaster. He made his entertainment industry debut in 1992 as a singer and gained worldwide popularity with the variety show Running Man (2010–present).

Early life and education He graduated from Ajou University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

Career In 1992, Jee Seok-jin debuted as a singer, releasing his first album "I Know", but gained popularity as an MC and comedian in the entertainment industry. He was most commonly known as the main MC in the variety show Star Golden Bell, which aired from 2004 to 2010.

Since 2010, Jee is best known as a cast member in the variety show Running Man, of which he is one the original members alongside long-time friend Yoo Jae-suk, Kim Jong-kook, Haha, Lee Kwang-soo, Gary, and Song Joong-ki.

In addition to his television career, he also hosted the afternoon radio show 2 O'Clock Date on MBC FM4U from September 26, 2016 to September 29, 2019. In 2021, he joined musical supergroup M.O.M. under the stage name Byeollu Jee alongside KCM, Wonstein, and Parc Jae-jung. Jee founded the duo Chungju Ji-ssi with fellow Running Man member Ji Ye-eun in 2025, releasing the single "Milkshake" featuring Wonstein. The duo later performed the song at the Waterbomb festival.

In August 2022, Jee has signed a contract with Uzurocks Entertainment. In November 2023, Jee signed a contract with .

Personal life Jee met his wife through an introduction from Yoo Jae-suk. Jee and his wife celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary in January 2017. Their "second wedding" was aired on Running Man in a special episode called "Big Nose Week" (alluding to Jee's nickname on the show). They have a son, Jee Hyun-woo, who made a rare appearance on a Running Man episode in 2015.

Discography Album 1992: I Know 2009 Color of Trot

2014 My Dear Cat OST

2017

MSG Wannabe 1st Album

2025

Filmography

Television shows + List of present programs Year Title Role Note 2010–present Running Man Cast member Episode 1–present 2021 A Leader's Day Cast member 2021–2022 Tteokbokki House That Brother Co-host with Lee Yi-kyung and Kim Jong-min 2022 Anti-AgeymCast Member Taste of Travel

+ List of former programs Year Title Role Note 1994 Cheongchunsidae Yeolrinmadang Host 2003–2004 Il-yoil-eun 101% Host 2004–2010 Star Golden Bell Host 2005 Mujigae Host 2006 Star Daegyeokdol Cheonhabyeolmi Host 2006–2007 Amazing Asia Host Wigitalchul Number One Host 2007 Segyero Gan Hangug-ui Mat Host Super Action Host Daehaksaeng Trot Gayoje Judge Global Camera Host 2007–2008 High-Five Host Jinsil Game Host Cider Host 2008 Show! Shin. Bal. Jang. Host Gag Battle, Utgyeoya Sanda Contestant 2008 Choegang Oegug-in Myeoneuri Yeoljeon Host 2008–2009 Road Show Quiz Expedition Host 2009 Star Dal-in Show Host Yeoyumanman Host Seonsaengnim Osinda Host Challenge! Golden Ladder Host Shin Dong-yup's 300 Contestant Employee special episode 2010 Big Star Family Daegyeokdol Host Star SimbureumHost Isago: Bubu-ui BeopchikHost Countdown Reality 24 Hours Host 2011Seolteukjib Global Star Cheongbaekjeon Host Death Camp 24 Hours Host Superstar K 3 Contestant advisor One episode Dangsin-ui Seontaek PangpangshoHost 2012 Illryureul Butakhae Host Lunar new year special Lunar New Year Special Live Good Luck Quiz Show Host Survival King Host Susanghan Sanggyeonlle Host Trot-ga Ganda Host Love Call Host Pilot episode Namnambungnyeo Romance Host 2015 Same Bed, Different Dreams Host 2016 Talk Hero Host 2017–2018 Happy Together - Legendary Big Mouth Cast member 2018 Royal Adventure Member

Web shows Year Title Role Notes 2021 Outrun by Running Man Cast Member Running Man spin-off 2023Bromarblewith Lee Seung-gi ,Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Dong-hwi, Kyuhyun, Joshua and Hoshi

Radio

Music video appearances Year Song Title Artist 2009 "Utjja Utjja" Lee Kwang-gi 2021 "Keep your head up" Lee Dong-hwi 2022 "Do You Want to Hear" MSG Wannabe MOM

Awards and nominations