Jang Dong-min

Jang Dong-min is a broadcaster and comedian born on July 20, 1979. He debuted through KBS's 19th open recruitment for comedians in 2004. After becoming known for character comedy on Gag Concert, he expanded into radio, strategy competitions, role-playing mysteries and travel shows. ^{[1] [7] [9]}

His credits involve different responsibilities: competing and winning as a player, commenting as a studio presenter, and solving fictional cases while acting a role. These distinctions help explain the progression of his career. ^{[14] [15] [12]}

He began his broadcasting career through KBS in 2004. An early signature character was the security guard in Gag Concert's Bongsunga School segment. Contemporary coverage in 2005 identified him with a catchphrase roughly meaning that something could be done casually, turning everyday speech into character comedy. ^{[1] [7]}

On December 24, 2005, he received the Excellence Award in Comedy at the KBS Entertainment Awards. This recognized his comedy work and is separate from later victories in competitive game shows. ^[8]

He joined KBS Cool FM's Jung-chi and Dong-min at Two as a DJ on April 7, 2014. SBS Entertainment News also noted his earlier Ongdalsaem radio work and the podcast of the same name produced with Yoo Se-yoon and Yoo Sang-moo from 2013. This extended his work with fellow comedians into conversation and presenting for listeners. ^[9]

He later co-hosted Jang Dong-min and Lady Jane at Two. On April 27, 2015, the production team announced his departure following controversy over earlier internet-broadcast remarks. Contemporary reporting also covered his public apology. His radio career includes this departure. ^[10]

In the finale broadcast on December 17, 2014, he defeated Oh Hyun-min to win tvN's The Genius: Black Garnet. The championship was a best-of-three contest. After losing Twelve Janggi, he won Same Number Hunt and Betting Rock-Paper-Scissors to recover and take the title. ^[11]

This became a turning point in his strategy-show career. When JTBC introduced the Crime Scene 2 cast the following year, it cited his psychological-game-show win in explaining his inclusion. ^[12]

In the finale broadcast on September 12, 2015, he faced Kim Kyung-hoon. Victories in Number Janggi and Mystery Sign secured another title after Black Garnet. The opponents, games and dates distinguish these two wins. ^[2]

He joined Jang Jin, Park Ji-yoon, Hong Jin-ho and Hani in JTBC's Crime Scene 2, which premiered on April 1, 2015. The first broadcast included a deduction test in which he recalled clues to unlock objects at a fictional crime scene. Players act assigned characters and examine one another's statements. ^{[12] [13]}

He returned in TVING's Crime Scene Returns on February 9, 2024. Jang Jin, Park Ji-yoon, Jang Dong-min, Key, Joo Hyun-young and An Yujin formed its six-player cast; episodes 1–4 arrived on the first release date. Returning and new players took on suspect and detective roles. ^{[21] [22]}

He also joined Jang Jin, Park Ji-yoon, Kim Ji-hun and An Yujin in Netflix's Crime Scene Zero, released on September 23, 2025. Netflix announced ten episodes across three weeks. Its official opening-episode preview shows the cast role-playing a case set in an abandoned hospital. ^{[24] [25]}

In tvN's Society Game 2 finale, broadcast on November 10, 2017, Jang, Julien Kang and Park Hyun-seok represented Nopdong against Madong. Nopdong won the three-round final contest. ^[14]

This was a team victory, unlike The Genius's individual championship. In his post-season interview, Jang described his goal as winning for his community. The appearance involved team preparation and assigned responsibilities alongside individual performance. ^[14]

For MBC's Game of Blood, which premiered on November 1, 2021, he joined Lee Sang-min, Syuka, Park Ji-yoon and Choi Ye-na as a studio presenter. He observed and discussed the competitors' choices rather than competing inside the house. ^{[15] [16]}

He competed in Wavve's Game of Blood 3, first released on November 15, 2024, and won in the finale released on January 17, 2025. A post-season interview with Jang and director Hyun Jung-wan confirms the result. The first-season presenting role and season-three playing role are separate credits. ^[23]

On MBC's Where Is My Home, he toured and introduced residential properties. In a Paris special, he explored the Marais district and discussed apartment exteriors, interior layouts and local housing. ^[3]

He joined Kim Dae-hee, Kim Jun-ho, Yoo Se-yoon and Hong In-gyu in Nidonnaesan Dokbak Tour, which premiered on June 3, 2023. Games determine which cast member pays travel expenses from their own pocket. The format centers on the comedians' relationships and impromptu games during a trip. ^{[17] [18]}

Outside broadcasting, he developed an environmental business as the head of Blue Sky. In an interview with the Korea Environment Corporation, he discussed an idea for separating a bottle label by twisting the cap and how everyday recycling difficulties informed his startup work. ^[19]

His company received an excellence award in the environmental startup category at a competition held on September 1, 2023. This company achievement has a different recipient and purpose from his personal entertainment award. ^[20]

He appeared with Kang Yu-mi, Hwang Hyun-hee and Jung Chul-kyu in episode 714 of MBC's Radio Star, broadcast on March 31, 2021. The special focused on comedians from KBS's 19th recruitment class and covered their relationships and comedy careers. ^[4]

He joined Netflix's The Devil's Plan: Dead Again as a player when it premiered on November 10, 2026. This 14-episode third season features 16 players including Jang, Hong Jin-ho, Oh Hyun-min and Ha Seok-jin. See the The Devil's Plan: Dead Again article for release and official viewing information. ^[5]

The main-trailer announcement highlights his relationship with Oh and other players' efforts to counter them. It also explains that losing every piece no longer automatically eliminates a player: survival is decided through games. These announcements do not establish Jang's final placement or the winner. ^[6]