About Lee Hwi-jae
Lee Hwi-jae is a South Korean TV presenter, comedian, actor, and singer. He studied theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and made his television debut in 1992 as a comedian after working as a floor director for MBC. He rose to prominence through the programme Life Theater and went on to host variety shows including Sang Sang Plus, Sponge, and Quiz to Change the World. In 2008, he was the third highest-paid entertainer at MBC, earning 574.5 million won.
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Frequently asked questions
Where did Lee Hwi-jae study?
Lee Hwi-jae studied theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts before his career in television.
How did Lee Hwi-jae get into television?
He worked as a floor director for MBC and then made his television debut as a comedian in 1992.
What show made Lee Hwi-jae famous?
The South Korean comedian rose to prominence through the programme Life Theater.
Which variety shows has Lee Hwi-jae hosted?
Lee Hwi-jae has hosted variety shows including Sang Sang Plus, Sponge and Quiz to Change the World.
What else does Lee Hwi-jae do besides comedy?
Along with comedy, he works as a TV presenter, an actor and a singer.