Noh Hong-chul

Noh Hong-chul
Noh Hong-chul holding a razor
Noh during the Infinite Challenge on 7 August 2014
Born (1979-03-31) March 31, 1979 (age 47)
Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
EducationHongik University
AgentFNC Entertainment
Notable workInfinite Challenge
I Live Alone
Comedy career
Years active2004–present
MediumStand-up, television
GenresComedy, entertainment
Korean name
Hangul
노홍철
RRNo Hongcheol
MRNo Hongch'ŏl

Noh Hong-chul (Korean: 노홍철; born 31 March 1979) is a South Korean entertainer and entrepreneur. He is the co-host of the variety show Talents for Sale. He previously appeared on the television programs Infinite Challenge and I Live Alone. He had a cameo in the popular music video "Gangnam Style" which featured his trademark pelvic thrusting jeojil dance (저질댄스).

Career

Psy and Noh in the elevator scene in the music video of "Gangnam Style".

Pre-debut

Noh Hong-chul studied mechanical engineering at the Hongik University. After finishing his mandatory two-year military service, he created the online fashion malls Nohongchul.com and Dream and Adventurous Hongchul-Land Corporation which sell a range of party supplies. Noh also ran Hongchul Tour which provided budget trip services in China; he sometimes personally guided his customers during these trips.

2004–present

Noh's television debut came on Mnet in early 2004 when he hosted the cable TV show Dr. No's Pleasure Street (닥터 노의 KIN길거리). After the success of the show, he joined the free-to-air MBC program Come to Play (놀러와) as a joint panelist. In April 2005, he became a founding member of variety show Infinite Challenge.[citation needed]

He was featured in a commercial for the GM Daewoo Matiz. The ad showed caricatures and photos of him inserted into the hood (bonnet) and doors of his red Matiz car (nicknamed Hong car 홍카, a play on his name and the word hong which means red).

Noh had a brief cameo in Psy's music video "Gangnam Style". He was shown thrusting his pelvis in his trademark lewd dance or jeojil dance (저질댄스) while standing above Psy rapping in an elevator. His seven-second appearance in the video became a worldwide "sensation within a sensation" and he was, separately from Psy, invited to appear on US television.

He made an appearance in Psy's video "Gentleman" alongside the rest of the Infinite Challenge members; and in Sistar's music video, "Touch My Body" alongside Jung Jun-mo.

On July 16, 2026, Noh shared plans on social media to create a hotel — or possibly a small capsule hotel or hostel — built around the concept of "predictable eccentricity." The announcement drew added attention as it came shortly after he had disclosed an uncomfortable experience during a trip to the United Kingdom, where he was refused a refund after the air conditioning at his hotel malfunctioned during a heatwave.

Personal life

Drunk driving incident

On November 8, 2014, Noh was arrested for drunk driving. He later issued an apology and withdrew from the television programs he was participating in, including Infinite Challenge and I Live Alone.[unreliable source?]

Filmography

Current programs

Year Title Role Notes/Ref.
2019–present Where Is My Home [ko] Co-host The program premiered on March 31, 2019.
Shopping Cart Savior Cast The program premiered on May 23, 2019.
2022 Blockbuster: The Brick Wars of Geniuses Host
Other World Used Cars-Gear GODs
2023 Earth Magic Bull World Travel Guide
For the First Time in Our Lives Cast Member

Web shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 The Hungry and The Hairy Cast Member with Rain
2022 Spectator +: Short Buster Host
Sleep
2023 Zombie Verse Cast Member

Former programs

  • Mnet KIN streets of Dr. No – VJ
  • Mnet Super Vibe Party – fixed cast
  • MBC Rainbow Romance
  • MBC Sunday Sunday Night – fixed panel
  • MBC Best Saturday – fixed panel
  • MBC Sunday Phone Get Star Wars – co-MC
  • KBS 1 lesson Republic of Korea – fixed panel
  • MBC Mysterious TV Surprise – co-MC
  • Mnet Campus Corner Dance – co-MC
  • MBC 7 Octaves – fixed panel
  • KBS Happy Sunday – "Kwaenam Age" – fixed panel
  • KBS Happy Sunday – "Power attendance! Let's go to school" – co-MC
  • KBS Happy Sunday – "I'm ready." – co-MC
  • KBS Happy Sunday – "1 Night 2 Days" – co-MC
  • SBS Good Sunday – "Change" – co-MC
  • SBS it! No? – co-MC
  • MBC Yoo Jae-seok & Kim Won-hee's Come to Play – fixed panel
  • Mnet Phil Trend Report Season 4 – MC
  • SBS Good Sunday – "Gold Miss is Coming" – co-MC
  • KBS Imaginary Confrontation – co-MC
  • MBC Fox's Butler – fixed panel
  • KBS Escape Crisis No. 1 – co-MC
  • SBS Good Sunday – "Hero hogeol" – co-MC
  • tvN Korea's Got Talent – co-MC
  • tvN Becoming a Billionaire – co-MC
  • mbn Star byte – MC
  • M.net Serenade Battle – MC
  • OnStyle Hello! Russia – story
  • Korean TV Choehyeonwoo, Magic Hall of GNP – co-MC
  • MBC God of the Game – co-MC
  • MBC I'm a Singer – Season 2 – co-MC
  • tvN Find the Fake? A keen eye – co-MC
  • KBS Talk show, slapping – co-MC
  • KBS W All That's GNP living – MC
  • MBC MBC Special Documentary – Seoul to Savor – story
  • tvN The Genius: Rule Breaker
  • KBS Yihyeokjae, riding in the GNP – co-MC
  • MBC Thank you – co-MC
  • MBC The Lord of the study – co-MC
  • MBC Sweet Girl MC
  • MBC Hidden operation stage winner – co-MC
  • MBC When I was the man to be alone – MC
  • MBC Folks in my soul – co-MC
  • KBS I am the man – co-MC
  • MBC Love Notice – co-MC
  • MBC Infinite Challenge (무한도전) – co-host, founding member, (2005–2014)
  • tvN Of the Birth Rich Person (부자의 탄생) – co-host
  • M.net Serenade Operations (세레나데 대작전) – co-host
  • MBC Come to play' (놀러와) – joint panel (2004–2010)
  • MBC 7 Octaves (7옥타브) – joint panel
  • MBC The lord of Study (공부의 신, special coverage for 2007 Hangawi holidays) – co-host
  • KBS 2TV Happy Sunday – 2 Days & 1 Night (해피 선데이 - 1박2일) – joint panel
  • SBS Power FM's Noh Hong-cheol's Happy Our Young Day – host (노홍철의 기쁜 우리 젊은날, May 1 – November 6, 2006)
  • SBS Gold-miss is coming (골드미스가 간다) – host-in-chief
  • M.net Trend Report Fil (트렌드리포트 필, latest fashion trend magazine) – host
  • SBS Heroes – host
  • KBS 2TV Emergency Escape Number One! (위기탈출 넘버원!) – co-host
  • tvN Korea's Got Talent (코리아 갓 탤런트) – co-host
  • KBS 2TV Do Dream – co-host
  • MBC I Live Alone (나 혼자 산다) – host-in-chief (episodes 1–79)
  • MBC Show! Music Core – co-host (April 2013 – June 28, 2014)
  • KBS 2TV Talents for Sale (어서옵SHOW) – co-host (May 6 – October 7, 2016)
  • JTBC Mix Nine (믹스나인) – host (October 29, 2017 – January 26, 2018)
  • MBC The Hungry [ko] - co-host (December 7, 2018 – March 15, 2019)
  • SBS Circle House - co-host (24 February – 28 April 2022)

Film

YearTitleRoleNoteRef.
2005HoodwinkedSandy jjiksaKorean dubbed version
2006Who Slept With HerDJ
2011Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. EvilSandy jjiksaKorean dubbed version
The Jungle Bunch-Back to the Ice FloeMorristownKorean dubbed version
2012ZambeziaKestrelKorean dubbed version

Radio

Year Title Station Role Ref.
2006 Noh Hong-chul's Joyful Days of Our Youth [ko] SBS Love FM DJ
2010–2011 Noh Hong-chul's Good Friend [ko] MBC FM4U
2016–2017 Good Morning FM I'm Noh Hong-chul [ko]

Awards and nominations

Awards showYearCategoryNominated workResultRef.
Asia Model Festival Awards 2010Fashionista AwardWon
Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022Best Entertainment HostBlockbusterNominated
Korea Best Dresser Awards 2006Comedy CategoryWon
Korea Entertainment Arts Awards 2014TV Host AwardWon
MBC Drama Awards 2010Best Newcomer in RadioNoh Hong-chul's Good FriendWon
MBC Entertainment Awards 2004Best Newcomer in Variety CategoryCome to PlayWon
2005Excellence Award in Variety CategoryWon
2007Grand PrizeInfinite Challenge
(Shared with Infinite Challenge cast)		Won
2009Excellence Award in Variety CategoryInfinite Challenge; Come to PlayWon
2013Popularity Award in Variety CategoryInfinite ChallengeWon
2019Top Excellence Award in Music/Talk Show CategoryWhere Is My Home; Funding TogetherWon
Mnet 20's Choice Awards 2007Individuality AwardWon
SBS Entertainment Awards 2008Experimental Spirit AwardItda! Eopda? (있다! 없다?)
(Shared with Ji Sang-ryeol and Song Eun-i)		Won

References

  1. ↑ Noh Hong-chul at FNC Entertainment
  2. ↑ 노홍철. Cinefox (씨네폭스) (in Korean). Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  3. 1 2 VJ Dr.Roh's popularity goes up[link removed] (Korean), Seoul Shinmun, Retrieved on August 26, 2004
  4. ↑ GM DAEWOO Matiz, Beloved Car of Mr. No Hong-chul, GM Daewoo Media Information Outlet. Retrieved on July 13, 2005.
  5. ↑ [Issue] Psy Unveils BTS Video of Noh Hong-chul's Pelvis Thrusting[link removed], mnet.com, Retrieved on August 2, 2012
  6. ↑ "'Elevator Guy' Noh Hong Chul receiving requests to appear on American TV shows for 'Gangnam Style'" Oh Kpop! 14 September 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
  7. ↑ "노홍철, 英 숙소서 불쾌 경험→직접 '호텔' 만든다…"신나서 잠도 안 와" [RE:스타]". m.entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-07-22.
  8. ↑ "Noh Hong Chul apologizes for drunk driving + withdraws from 'Infinity Challenge' and 'I Live Alone'". Allkpop. 2014-11-07. Retrieved 2015-05-23.
  9. ↑ "´장보고´ 한혜연부터 미주까지, 소비 고민 타파할 쇼핑 어벤져스". isplus.live.joins.com (in Korean). 2019-05-16. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  10. ↑ Kim Myung-mi (March 31, 2022). 노홍철 '블록버스터' MC 확정, 레고 마스터즈 한국판[공식] [Noh Hong-cheol 'Blockbuster' MC confirmed, Lego Masters Korean version [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved March 30, 2022 – via Naver.
  11. ↑ Kim Hyun-rok (May 10, 2022). 박준형·노홍철→이특·신동...중고차 복원 버라이어티 '저세상 중고차-기어갓' 호흡[공식] [Park Jun-hyung, Noh Hong-cheol → Leeteuk, Shin-dong... Used car restoration variety 'Low World Used Car-Gear God' breath [Official]]. SpoTV News (in Korean). Retrieved May 10, 2022 – via Naver.
  12. ↑ Hyun, Hye-sun (February 16, 2023). 김태호 PD '지구마불', 노홍철·주우재·주현영 여행 안내 가이드 발탁 [Producer Kim Tae-ho selected tour guides for 'Earth Magic', Noh Hong-cheol, Joo Woo-jae and Joo Hyun-young] (in Korean). The Seoul Economic Daily. Retrieved February 16, 2023 – via Naver.
  13. ↑ Choi, Yoon-jeong (February 16, 2023). 노홍철·이국주·KCM, 해외 여행 떠나...'난생처음 우리끼리 [Noh Hong-cheol, Lee Guk-joo and KCM go on an overseas trip... 'For the first time in our lives]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved February 16, 2023 – via Naver.
  14. ↑ Kim Hyeon-rok (August 9, 2021). 김태호, 넷플릭스 예능 만든다...비X노홍철 '털보와 먹보' 론칭(feat.이상순)[공식] [Kim Tae-ho makes a Netflix variety show... Rain X Noh Hong-cheol 'hairy boy and glutton' launched (feat. Lee Sang-soon) [official]]. SpoTV News (in Korean). Retrieved August 9, 2021 – via Naver.
  15. ↑ Kwak Hyun-su (February 15, 2022). 전체관람가+: 숏버스터' 윤종신·문소리·노홍철 MC 라인업 완성 [All Viewers+: Short Buster' Yoon Jong-shin, Moon So-ri, Noh Hong-cheol MC lineup completed] (in Korean). YTN. Retrieved February 15, 2022 – via Naver.
  16. ↑ Hyun Jung-min (September 28, 2022). 노홍철·정혜성·죠지, 웨이브 '잠만 자는 사이' MC 발탁 [Noh Hong-cheol, Jeong Hye-sung, and George, Wave's 'Sleep' MCs] (in Korean). Sports World. Retrieved September 28, 2022 – via Naver.
  17. ↑ Lee Min-ji (January 9, 2023). [공식] 유선호·강미나·유인수, '참, 잘했어요!' 캐스팅...권력 쥔 청춘 [Netflix X Kakao join hands to produce 'Zombie Bus', Lee Si-young → Noh Hong-cheol starring [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved January 9, 2023 – via Naver.
  18. ↑ "Lee Seo-jin, Kim Jong-kook and Noh Hong-cheol to host "Welcome"". HanCinema. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  19. ↑ Jang Jin-ri (December 20, 2021). [단독]노홍철, 오은영-이승기와 '써클하우스' 출연...11년 만에 SBS 복귀 [[Exclusive] Noh Hong-Chul, Oh Eun-Young, Lee Seung-Ki to appear in 'Circle House'... Return to SBS after 11 years]. SpoTV News (in Korean). Retrieved December 20, 2021 – via Naver.
  20. ↑ "DJ 노홍철 "청취자를 신데렐라로 만들 거야"" [DJ Noh Hong-chul, "I'm going to turn the listener into Cinderella"]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 2006-04-26. Retrieved 2025-02-13 – via Naver.
  21. ↑ 노홍철, MBC 라디오 '친한친구' DJ로 낙점 [Noh Hong-chul selected as DJ for MBC Radio's 'Good Friend']. The Asia Business Daily (in Korean). 2010-05-07. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  22. ↑ "굿바이 홍디" 노홍철, 19개월 '굿모닝FM' DJ 도전 마침표 [종합] ["Goodbye Hongdi", Noh Hong-chul's 19-month 'Good Morning FM' DJ challenge ends [Comprehensive]]. OSEN (in Korean). 2017-12-31. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  23. ↑ [포토엔]패셔니스타상 노홍철, 이렇게 기쁠수가~ [Fashionista Noh Hong-chul, could he be any happier?]. Newsen (in Korean). 2010-01-15. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  24. ↑ "Full List of NW22_ Categories.docx" (PDF). asianacademycreativeawards. p. 15. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  25. ↑ 밝은 표정의 코미디언 노홍철, "제가 베스트 드레서에요" [Comedian Noh Hong-chul with a bright expression, "I am the best dresser"]. Newsis (in Korean). 2006-12-12. Retrieved 2025-02-13 – via Naver.
  26. ↑ [포토]'연예예술상' 노홍철, TV진행상 받았었요 [[Photo] Noh Hong-chul received the TV Host Award at the Entertainment Arts Awards]. The Seoul Economic Daily (in Korean). 2014-02-08. Retrieved 2025-02-13 – via Naver.
  27. ↑ "[MBC연기대상]노홍철, 라디오 부문 신인상" [[MBC Drama Awards] Noh Hong-chul wins rookie of the year in the radio category]. The Asia Business Daily (in Korean). 2010-12-30. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  28. ↑ 이경규 '2004 MBC 방송연예대상' 대상 수상 [Lee Kyung-kyu wins the grand prize at the 2004 MBC Entertainment Awards]. Star News (in Korean). 2004-12-30. Retrieved 2025-02-13 – via Naver.
  29. ↑ 유순호 (2005-12-29). 노홍철, "가는거야"..MBC '방송연예대상' 우수상 [Noh Hong-chul, "Going".. MBC Entertainment Awards' Excellence Award]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  30. ↑ 이순재·무한도전팀 'MBC 방송연예대상' 대상 [Lee Soon-jae and Infinite Challenge team win MBC Entertainment Awards grand prize]. Newsis (in Korean). 2007-12-30. Retrieved 2025-02-13 – via Naver.
  31. ↑ 김현록; 김겨울 (2009-12-29). 노홍철 김지선 임예진, MBC연예대상 버라이어티 男女우수상 [Noh Hong-chul, Kim Ji-sun, Im Ye-jin win male and female variety excellence awards at MBC Entertainment Awards]. Star News (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  32. ↑ 박나래, 첫 대상에 눈물 "받고 싶었다"...'나혼자산다' 8관왕 [MBC 연예대상](종합). Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved 2019-12-30 – via Nate News.
  33. ↑ 노홍철-송은이-지상렬, SBS연예대상 실험정신상 수상 [Noh Hong-chul, Song Eun-i, Ji Sang-ryeol win the Experimental Spirit Award at SBS Entertainment Awards]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 2008-12-30. Retrieved 2025-02-13 – via Naver.