Dong Gun Kim

Kim Dong Gun

  • Name: Kim Dong Gun
  • Native name: 김동건
  • Also Known as: Kim Donggun, Kim Dong Geon, Kim Donggeon, 金東鍵
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: November 25, 1939
  • Age: 86
Kim Dong Gun is a South Korean announcer. He graduated from Gyeonggi High School before obtaining a bachelor's degree in Educational Psychology from Yonsei University.

He made his debut in 1963 as part of the 1st open recruitment for announcers at Dong-Ah Broadcasting System (DBS). The following year he moved to TBC and remained there until the network merger when he became part of KBS in 1972. He has also worked as the Vice-Chairman and later Chairman of the South Korean Announcer's Club.

In 1985, he began hosting the longest running music show on South Korean TV, "Music Stage". In 2003, he decided to step aside for personal reasons but returned in 2010 and remains the host ever since.

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TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2019
Boss in the Mirror
Boss in the Mirror
Korean TV Show, 2019, 350 eps
(Ep. 273) (Guest)
350
(Ep. 273)
Guest
7.9
2013
The Return of Superman
The Return of Superman
Korean TV Show, 2013, 640 eps
(Ep. 319) (Guest)
640
(Ep. 319)
Guest
8.6
2011
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend
Korean TV Show, 2011, 800 eps
[Legend] (Ep. 366-367) (Guest)
800
[Legend] (Ep. 366-367)
Guest
8.2
1985
Music Stage
Music Stage
Korean TV Show, 1985, 2000 eps
[MC] (November 1995 - June 2003; May 2010 ~) (Main Host)
2000
[MC] (November 1995 - June 2003; May 2010 ~)
Main Host
0.0
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  • First Name: Dong Gun
  • Family Name: Kim
  • Native name: 김동건
  • Also Known as: Kim Donggun, Kim Dong Geon, Kim Donggeon, 金東鍵
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: November 25, 1939
  • Age: 86

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