Heo Kyung-hwan Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Sister, Gag Concert, Awards, Career, Business

Heo Kyung-hwan is a South Korean comedian and actor who first gained public attention following his debut on the popular sketch comedy series Gag Concert.

His sketches ‘Four Men,’ ‘Seoul Mate,’ and ‘Dignity of a Beggar’ resonated with audiences and helped establish his presence in the entertainment industry.

He later became a familiar face on variety programs like The Human Condition and Mamma Mia.

Profile

• Full name: Heo Kyung-hwan
• Date of birth: February 16, 1981
• Age: 44 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Tongyeong, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Profession: Comedian, actor, singer
• Height: 168 cm
• Weight: 76 kg weight class
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Heo Hyun-kyung (younger sister)
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Ethnicity: Korean
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and education

Heo Kyung-hwan is now age 44.

He was born on February 16, 1981, in Tongyeong within South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.

Originally named Heo Dong-won at birth, he later changed his name to Heo Kyung-hwan during his middle school years.

After completing one year at Masan University (also referred to as Busan Arts College), he enlisted in the military.

Upon completion of his military service, he began working as an event MC in Gyeongsangnam-do.

Personal Life

There is no publicly available information about Heo Kyung-hwan’s spouse, children, or romantic relationships.

His relationship status, marriage history, and personal details about family life remain undisclosed.

Career

Heo Kyung-hwan officially debuted as a comedian in 2006 on the Mnet show hosted by Shindong.

In 2007, he joined KBS’s 22nd class of public recruitment comedians and became a regular performer on Gag Concert, where he featured in sketches such as ‘Four Men,’ ‘Seoul Mate,’ and ‘Dignity of a Beggar.’

His television presence expanded through participation in variety and reality programs like The Human Condition and Mamma Mia.

On February 4, 2016, he signed with Cube Entertainment, and later in February 2022, he moved to Think Entertainment.

He also took part in the second season of 4 Wheeled Restaurant, which sent a cast of celebrities including him to operate a Chinese food truck in China.

Awards

• KBS Entertainment Awards Best Newcomer Award, 2009 – Won
• MBC Entertainment Awards Excellence Award in Variety (Male) for Real Men Season 2, 2016 – Won
• SBS Entertainment Awards Excellence Award in Talk and Reality Category for My Little Old Boy, 2022 – Won
• State honor Minister Commendation from Seongdong Tax Office, 2023 – Received

Net worth

Heo Kyung-hwan’s current net worth is estimated to be at least $3 million; he has business ventures (notably the 허닭 / Heodak chicken-breast brand) and is also an entrepreneur in addition to being an entertainer.

Social Media

• Instagram: @heodak81
• Twitter/X: @heodak

Filmography

• Boys Over Flowers (2009) – cameo as Valentine’s Day event MC
• The Accidental Couple (2009) nightclub room waiter (episode 11)
• Zombie Detective (2020) – cameo as “Rich Heir’s Amnesia” actor (episode 6)
• Gag Concert
• The Human Condition
• Mamma Mia
• Real Men Season 2
• My Little Old Boy
• 4 Wheeled Restaurant