Alberto Mondi

Alberto Mondi
Mondi in 2019
Born (1984-01-17) 17 January 1984 (age 42)
Mirano, Veneto, Italy
OccupationsTelevision personality, businessman
WebsiteAlberto Mondi on Instagram

Alberto Mondi (born 17 January 1984) is an Italian who lives and performs in South Korea as a television personality and businessman. He is currently a cast member in the talk show Non-Summit. He is a former footballer in Serie D.

Career

Beginning in South Korea

He attended Kangwon National University and was a teaching assistant there between September 2008 and July 2010. Also in 2008, he was a trainee at the Embassy of Italy in Seoul for four months. From September 2010 – June 2011 he was a research analyst for the Korea Institute of Public Finance. He has been with Fiat Chrysler as a sales area manager since October 2013, and a member of the board of directors of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea since April 2013.

Endorsements

Between June 2011 and September 2013, he was a Brand Ambassador for SABMiller's Peroni Nastro Azzurro beer. In 2014, he was a model for Mr. Pizza. As a popular TV personality he is photographed on the celebrity scene in Seoul.

Columnist

In 2015, he wrote a column for the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper on topics like clothing fashion, tourism, and food. He has written articles for the Korea and the World Economy Journal, the Korea Institute of Public Finance publications, and Newsweek Korea.

Personal life

In addition to his native Italian language, he speaks Korean, English and Chinese.

Filmography

Film

Acting credit in film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 The Suspect foreign reporter Acting debut, bit part
2018 The Pub Alberto Short film

Series

Acting credit in series
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2026 Can This Love Be Translated? Andre Special appearance as Joo Ho-jin's Italian friend

Television show

Television shows appearances
Year Title Network Role Notes Ref.
2014–2017 Non-Summit JTBC Cast member
2015–2016 Where Is My Friend's Home
2015 Witch Hunt
Amazing Recipe KBS Co-host Pilot series
China is Do-ol JTBC Cast member
2017—2026 Welcome, First Time in Korea? MBC Host
2018 Stray Directors SBS
2021 Falling for Korea - Transnational Couples MBN Panelist
2025 Knowing International High School JTBC Cast member

Radio

Year Title Station Role Notes
2015Lee Hyun-woo's Music Album KBS Cool FMHimselfhost, Italian music segment

Accolades

In October 2016, Mondi was awarded the Order of the Star of Italy as recognition for his contributions to both Italian and Korean cultures.

References

  1. ↑ Kim, Slater (27 August 2014). "이런 비정상 G11 때문에 월요일이 기다려지다니, 이런 나 비정상인가요?" (in Korean). Naeil Shot Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  2. 1 2 Khelil, Nawael (5 January 2015). "Alberto Mondi Admits He Wouldn\'t Like His Dad To Be Too Much Of A Philanthropist". Yahoo! News Singapore/BNT News. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  3. 1 2 Ahn, Woorim (20 April 2015). "Alberto Mondi, "There is a tour course for Americans to see Italy's mafia"". Yahoo! News Singapore/BNT News. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  4. ↑ Hwang, Ji-young (22 July 2014). "'비정상회담' G11-신해철, 꿈보다 행복이 우선" (in Korean). TVreport. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  5. ↑ "History – The Korea Institute of Public Finance (KIPF)". The Korea Institute of Public Finance. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  6. ↑ Shin, Dong-yoon (30 October 2014). ""마성의 알차장이에욥"...비정상회담 伊대표로 활약 중인 알베르토 몬디 피아트 크라이슬러 차장" (in Korean). Herald Economics. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Alberto Mondi". LinkedIn. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  8. ↑ "ITCCK Organization and History". The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  9. ↑ Lee, Minha (4 September 2014). "미스터피자, 신제품 '오솔레' 피자 모델 '알베르토 몬디' 선정" (in Korean). The Korea Economic Daily. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
  10. ↑ "Alberto Mondi poses for photographs during the Lolita Lempicka 3rd cocktail party at Y1975". Getty Images. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  11. ↑ Mondi, Alberto (5 February 2015). [알베르토 몬디의 비정상의 눈] 왜 이탈리아인은 옷을 잘 입을까 (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  12. ↑ Mondi, Alberto (12 March 2015). [알베르토 몬디의 비정상의 눈] 한국은 구석구석이 숨어 있는 보석이다 (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  13. ↑ Mondi, Alberto (7 May 2015). [알베르토 몬디의 비정상의 눈] 식당·수퍼 식재료 절반을 그 지역 생산물로 채워라 (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  14. ↑ Mondi, Alberto. 피자 주문도 못하는 이탈리아 남자 December 2011 (in Korean). Newsweek Korea. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  15. ↑ 김녕회관 [The Pub]. Indieground Korea (in Korean (South Korea)).
  16. ↑ Cristian Wang (10 May 2026). Ep.42 • Ho intervistato l’ITALIANO PIÙ FAMOSO in Corea! 🇰🇷 (Parte 2) • BenNaNa Podcast [Ep. 42 • I interviewed the MOST FAMOUS Italian in Korea! 🇰🇷 (Part 2)] (in Italian). Retrieved 3 October 2026 – via YouTube.
  17. ↑ Ghim, Sora (29 January 2015). "JTBC Show 'Where Is My Friend's House' Releases Official Posters". Yahoo! News Singapore/BNT News. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  18. ↑ 네팔 수잔-'비정상회담' G12, "'네팔 지진' 기도해주세요" (in Korean). CJ E&M ENews24. 4 May 2015. Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  19. ↑ ‘내친구집’ 이번엔 이탈리아로 떠난다..로빈, 막내로 합류 (in Korean). Ten Asia. 4 May 2015. Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  20. ↑ Hong, Hye-jin (13 April 2015). "Choi Hyun-suk and Alberto Mondi to guest star on 'Witch Hunt'". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  21. ↑ Kim, Sarah (6 May 2015). ‘비정상회담’ 알베르토, KBS 파일럿 ‘대단한 레시피’ 공동MC 발탁[출처] 본 기사는 조선닷컴에서 작성된 기사 입니다 (in Korean). The Chosun Ilbo. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
  22. ↑ 조선비즈 (27 February 2026). "알베르토 몬디, 9년 지킨 '어서와 한국은' 떠나는 이유는". 조선비즈 (in Korean). Retrieved 7 October 2026.
  23. ↑ Kim, Bo-ra (11 May 2021). 김재경, '악마판사' 합류 "즐겁게 촬영에 임할 것" [공식]. OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved 12 May 2021 – via Daum.
  24. ↑ Lee, Soo-jin (15 January 2025). 조나단→민니 '아는 외고' 출연... 2월 11일 첫방 [공식] [Jonathan→Minnie participate in 'Knowing International High School'... First broadcast on February 11 [Official]]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  25. ↑ "Instagram". Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2016.