Ji Suk-jin

Ji Suk-jin embodies something I genuinely value in entertainment: the willingness to be the butt of the joke for the good of the show. Born in Jeongseon County and an Ajou University graduate, he debuted as a singer back in 1992, yet found his widest fame decades later as a fixture on Running Man. As the eldest member, he could have coasted on seniority; instead he leans into being teased, which takes real generosity of ego. That blend of singer, comedian, and host gives him a versatility that explains his staying power. I find his self-deprecating warmth quietly masterful.

Name (English)

Ji Suk-jin

Name (Japanese)

チ・ソクジン

Reading

ち・そくじん

Born

February 10, 1966 (age 60)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aquarius / Horse

Origin

Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, South Korea

Occupation

television presenter / comedian / singer / television actor

University

Ajou University

• Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jeeseokjin/
• Xhttps://x.com/ilovegamdong
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jee%20Seok-jin
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%81%E3%83%BB%E3%82%BD%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B8%E3%83%B3
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q489640

Tags

• Gangwon Province
• television presenter
• comedian
• singer

Last updated

2026-06-23

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