Shin Dong-yup

Acting

Shin Dong-yup

Born February 17, 1971 · Jecheon, North Chungcheong, South Korea (age 55)

Shin Dong-yup (신동엽) is a South Korean comedian and television host.

Known For

둘이 합쳐 IQ 50둘이 합쳐 IQ 50 · 1993
둘이 합쳐 IQ 50
1993
MovieDramaComedy
Spooky SchoolSpooky School · 2000
Spooky School
2000
MovieHorror
Jung Yoo-mi and her students come to Yoo-gok Elementary School in a rural town as a part of an exchange program. They are spooked by a campus ghost story told by Kim Gye-dong, a teacher at the school. But the students' curiosities get the better of them and they decide to search every nook and cranny for the ghost. Unfortunately, it is Yoo-mi who runs into the ghost when she goes to the bathroom at midnight. The campus ghost story now becomes real to everyone at the school. The fearless threesome, Tae-suk, Chul-soo and Hoon, decide to go to the annex building where the ghost is believed to reside in. But Man-duk warns them vehemently against going there. When Tae-suk receives a message that the school is cursed, he and his friends sneak into the annex building to uncover the mystery once and for all. His friends are chased by the ghosts and now Tae-suk must find his missing friends.
TV Animal FarmTV Animal Farm · 2001
TV Animal Farm
7.62001
SeriesFamilyReality
Three Guys and Three GirlsThree Guys and Three Girls · 1996
Three Guys and Three Girls
7.01996
SeriesComedy
The series is Korea’s first youth sitcom, revolving around three men and three women sharing a university lodging house. The group navigates comedic and romantic adventures, with a focus on friendships and budding relationships. Key highlights: Lee Ui-jung (one of the female leads) stands out with her quirky hairstyle and serves as the show’s central figure, particularly through her dynamic with Song Seung-heon’s character The sitcom blends lighthearted humour with relatable themes of young adulthood, making it a pioneer in Korean TV history
Hello CounselorHello Counselor · 2010
Hello Counselor
9.02010
SeriesReality
A talk show with an emphasis on regular people, regardless of age or gender, that aims to help take down communication barriers by sharing stories about life.
Take Off Your ShoesTake Off Your Shoes · 2021
Take Off Your Shoes
9.02021
SeriesRealityTalk
Four DolSing (returning-single/divorced) men looking for happiness in life invite guests to their homes.
Happy TogetherHappy Together · 2001
Happy Together
8.02001
SeriesRealityTalk
Happy Together is a Korean entertainment talk show.
Witch HuntWitch Hunt · 2013
Witch Hunt
2013
SeriesTalk
"Witch Hunt" is a South Korean talk show that discusses viewers' concerns about sex and dating with the week's celebrity guests.

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Spooky SchoolSpooky School · 2000
Spooky School
2000
MovieHorror
Jung Yoo-mi and her students come to Yoo-gok Elementary School in a rural town as a part of an exchange program. They are spooked by a campus ghost story told by Kim Gye-dong, a teacher at the school. But the students' curiosities get the better of them and they decide to search every nook and cranny for the ghost. Unfortunately, it is Yoo-mi who runs into the ghost when she goes to the bathroom at midnight. The campus ghost story now becomes real to everyone at the school. The fearless threesome, Tae-suk, Chul-soo and Hoon, decide to go to the annex building where the ghost is believed to reside in. But Man-duk warns them vehemently against going there. When Tae-suk receives a message that the school is cursed, he and his friends sneak into the annex building to uncover the mystery once and for all. His friends are chased by the ghosts and now Tae-suk must find his missing friends.
Love CatcherLove Catcher · 2018
Love Catcher
7.52018
SeriesReality
Sharing a beautiful mansion with a group of attractive males and females, it would be natural to fall for any of them and possibly become a couple. However, things are trickier as not all the lovely housemates are here for love. Among the ‘Love Catchers’ who are looking for love, an unknown number of ‘Money Catchers’ are just pretending to have a feeling for others for the money. In this mansion, five females and five males, paired with everyone once, spend five days doing challenges and two days dating their partner of choice to catch love. All the while, they must avoid the ‘Money Catchers’, whose goal is to deceive the ‘Love Catchers’ in order to win the $ 50,000. The ‘Money Catchers’ must also compete against one another so that they can possess the prize money to themselves. Will the ‘Love Catchers’ find love and will the ‘Money Catchers’ catch money?
Hwasin – Controller of the HeartHwasin – Controller of the Heart · 2013
Hwasin – Controller of the Heart
2013
SeriesComedyFamily
Hwasin – Controller of the Heart is a South Korean talk show which began airing on February 19, 2013 on Tuesday nights at 11:15 pm KST on SBS. It is hosted by comedian Shin Dong-yup, actress Kim Hee-sun, and singer Yoon Jong-shin. Hwasin has several meanings, including God of Tuesday and God of Talk, as well as Shin Dong-yup and Yoon Jong-shin's Shin, and Goddess Kim Hee-sun. The program was referred to as the second season of Strong Heart, but with a different format focused on exploring lifestyle differences between generations through surveys to viewers. On May 1, 2013, it was announced that comedian Kim Gu-ra would join the program as new host, marking his return to SBS since his sudden departure from television in April 2012. The programs format will also be changed, abandoning the viewer surveys and focusing on people instead. The first episode to air with new host, Kim Gu-ra, and a new format will air May 14, 2013. On May 9, 2013, it was announced that Yoon Jong-shin will be leaving the show due to schedule and health issues. He will be replaced by actor Bong Tae-gyu, who will be a guest on the May 14th episode, and officially as new host airing May 21, 2013. After a seven month run, Hwasin has officially been cancelled due to low ratings with the last episode airing on October 1, 2013 and will be replaced by reality program Beating Heart.