Ji Suk-jin Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Running Man, Height, Son, Awards, Career

Ji Suk-jin is a South Korean comedian, television host, singer, actor, and broadcaster who first rose to fame in the early 1990s as a singer releasing the single “I Know” in 1992.

He gained broader recognition as the main host of Star Golden Bell from 2004 to 2010, and has earned international attention as a long-running cast member of the variety show Running Man since 2010.

Profile

• Full name: Jee Seok-jin
• Nickname: Big Nose Hyung, Race Start, Impala, Easy Brother
• Date of birth: February 10, 1966
• Age: 59 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Jeongseon (Jungseon), Gangwon Province, South Korea
• Nationality: South Korean
• Profession: Comedian, singer, television presenter, actor, broadcaster
• Height: 178 cm
• Eye color: Black / Dark Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Father – Ji Chang-kyun (deceased)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Ryu Su-jung
• Children: Jee Hyun-woo (son)
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: Asian / Korean
• Net worth: $59 million

Early Life and education

Ji Suk-jin is now 59 years old and was born on February 10, 1966, in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea.

He graduated from Ajou University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Information about his mother and siblings is not publicly available.

His father, Ji Chang-kyun, passed away in June 2018; he had suffered from a chronic illness.

Personal Life

Ji Suk-jin met his wife, stylist Ryu Su-jung, through an introduction by Yoo Jae-suk; they married in 1997.

The couple renewed their wedding vows on Running Man in a “second wedding” episode in January 2017, marking their 20th anniversary.

They have one son, Jee Hyun-woo, who appeared on Running Man in 2015.

Ji Suk-jin has occasionally joked about “gradual divorce” as part of his variety show persona, referencing his wish to live freely after turning 60, but he says he and his wife have overcome crises together.

Career

Ji Suk-jin began his career in entertainment in 1992 as a singer with the single “I Know.”

He gained real prominence as an MC and comedian, serving as the main host for Star Golden Bell from 2004 to 2010.

In 2010, he joined the cast of the variety show Running Man, where he remains a key member to this day.

He also hosted the radio program “2 O’Clock Date” on MBC FM4U from 2016 to 2019.

In 2015, Ji Suk-jin signed with FNC Entertainment to expand his presence in Asia.

Awards

• Winner, Excellence Award (MC) – KBS Entertainment Awards, 2004
• Winner, Excellence Award (Show Entertainment) – KBS, 2007 (for Star Golden Bell)
• Winner, Excellence Award (Variety) – SBS Entertainment Awards, 2012 (for Running Man)
• Winner, Best Couple Award (with Running Man members) – SBS Entertainment Awards, 2013
• Winner, Excellence Award (Variety) – SBS Entertainment Awards, 2015
• Winner, Top Excellence Award (Variety) – SBS Entertainment Awards, 2017
• Winner, Golden Content Award (with Running Man members) – SBS Entertainment Awards, 2020
• Winner, Entertainer of the Year Award – SBS Entertainment Awards, 2021
• Winner, Honorary Employee Award – SBS Entertainment Awards, 2021
• Winner, Producer Award – SBS Entertainment Awards, 2023
• Winner, Best Teamwork – MBC Entertainment Awards, 2021 (with MSG Wannabe – Hangout with Yoo)
• Winner, Best Project Music – Melon Music Awards, 2021 (with MSG Wannabe (M.O.M))
• Winner, Hallyu Entertainer – Seoul Luxury Brand Model Awards, 2015
• Nominated, Best Male Entertainer – Blue Dragon Series Awards, 2024 (Bro & Marble in Dubai)
• Nominated, Grand Prize – SBS Entertainment Awards, 2022

Net worth

Ji Suk-jin net worth is estimated to be approximately US $59 million accrued through comedy shows, singing, television presenting, acting, broadcasting among others.

Social Media

• Instagram: @jeeseokjin
• Twitter: @ilovegamdong
• YouTube: 지편한세상 (Jeeseokjin World)

Filmography

• Entourage
• The Girl Who Sees Smells
• Same Bed Different Dreams
• Infinite Challenge
• Happy Together
• The Oppa of Tteokbokki House
• Talk Hero
• Running Man

Discography

• 1992: “I Know”
• 2014: “Saying I Love You” (My Dear Cat OST)
• 2015: “Hairpin” (Korean and Chinese versions, Romance for 7 Days OST)
• 2017: “Ni Zui Zhen Gui” (Non-album single)
• 2019: “Party” (with Running Man members)
• 2021: “Journey to Atlantis” (with MSG Wannabe Top 8) and “If, Foolish Love” (with KCM, Wonstein, Parc Jae-jung)