Haha (entertainer)

Ha Dong-hoon (Korean: 하동훈; born on August 20, 1979), better known by his stage name Haha (Korean: 하하), is a South Korean singer, variety show host and member of RGP. He is best known for being in the sitcom, Nonstop and for co-hosting two popular variety programs, MBC's Infinite Challenge and SBS's Running Man. He has also hosted his own show, titled "Ya Man TV" on Mnet in 2015.

Haha
하하
Haha at the Busan Sea Festival, August 2018
Born
Ha Dong-hoon (하동훈)

(1979-08-20) August 20, 1979
Occupation
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • Entertainer
  • actor
  • Television presenter
Spouse(s)
(m. 2012)
ChildrenHa Dream , Ha Soul , Ha Song
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2001 (2001) – present
2008 (2008) – 2010 (military)
LabelsQuan Entertainment
Bigfoot Entertainment
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHa Dong-hun
McCune–ReischauerHa Tonghun
Stage name
Hangul
하하
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHaha
McCune–ReischauerHa-ha

Life and career

2000–2008: Debut and rising popularity

Haha was born on August 20, 1979 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany and moved to Seoul, South Korea when he was an infant.[1] His parents are both Korean, with his mother holding a doctorate in psychology, and he has an older sister, Ha Juri (Korean: 하쥬리) who is a pianist, also with a doctorate.[3] Haha graduated from Daejin University, where he had obtained a master's degree in Drama and Fine Arts.[4] He later became a trainee for Seoul Records and debuted as a singer and rapper in 2001 with boy band, Z-kiri. Despite excessive promotion, Z-kiri failed to get popular and was quickly disbanded.[5]

In 2002, Haha became a co-host for the show, What's Up YO! alongside MC Mong and Jerome To. The three later became known as the "What's Up Trio" because of their strong friendship on-screen.[6] Haha later joined the main cast of the third season of Nonstop, a sitcom about a group of college students and their friends and family. He remained a part of the cast up until 2003 which managed to gain him recognition for his acting and comedy skills.[7] Haha later became the producer and presenter for his own radio show with MC Mong, known as Haha and Mong's Journey in 2004 for SBS Power FM.

After leaving Nonstop, Haha spent two years alongside singer Taw, to prepare and record his debut album titled, "The Beautiful Rhyme Diary". The album was released on February 18, 2005 alongside his debut single, "Love Song" but it failed to chart or garner popularity.[8] He eventually guested on X-man on May 22, 2005 and became popular for his imitations of close friend, Kim Jong-kook. His sudden popularity spike allowed him to become a regular guest for X-man, arguably the biggest variety show of that time.

Thanks to his rising popularity, Haha was added to the cast of MBC's Infinite Challenge by December 2005 as the part of the program's format changes under new the PD of the program, Kim Tae-ho. By the time Season 3 aired in 2006, the concept and format of "variety & reality program" became very popular, and Infinite Challenge became the forerunner of many programs that followed with the same or similar format. Since December 2, 2006, the program has received the highest ratings of prime-time lineups for Saturday evening.[9] In his final episode before entering the service, Haha performed at a guerilla concert at Yeouido Park that was secretly organized by his fellow co-hosts.

He also returned as a guest for the sixth and final season of Nonstop in 2006.[7] In 2007, Haha released his second single, "You're My Destiny" which took samples from the song "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King. The single managed to reach number one on the Gaon Chart and he performed it on his Comeback Stage on Music Bank in November.[10] Haha later joined the show, Happy Shares Company as a co-host until February 2008.

2008–present: Military service, Running Man, and career in music

In February 2008, Haha temporarily left Infinite Challenge in order to serve his national service in the army. Previous reports had stated that he had been attempting to evade his military service. However, these reports were confirmed to be false and Haha's service had only been postponed.[11] During his service, he collaborated with a new group Davichi for their song "Love and War". After 24 months of serving the military, on March 11, 2010, he was discharged.[12]

Haha at press conference, Running Man Brothers' US Tour (Dallas, December 14, 2014)

After finishing his military service, Haha returned as a cast of Infinite Challenge following requests from his fellow co-hosts, Yoo Jae-suk and Noh Hong-chul.[13] He also made regular guest appearances on Yoo Jae-suk's talk show Come to Play and was also the co-host of the Haha-Mong Show with MC Mong up until allegations sprung up that MC Mong had attempted to evade his military service.[12] Since 2010, Haha is one of the co-hosts for SBS variety show, Running Man. On December 30, 2011, Haha received the award for "Best Entertainer" during the 2011 SBS Entertainment Awards[14] for his work on ''Running Man''. He also performed his single, "Rosa" during the award ceremony.

In 2012, he continued his musical career by collaborating on a mini-album, "Skull & Haha Ya Man",[15][16] with fellow reggae artist Skull, who was previously with Stony Skunk.[17] The two performed one of its tracks, "Busan Vacance"[18] on several TV music shows,[19][20] and Haha performed the song along with other cast members during fan meets for the Running Man show.[21] In 2012 he was also featured along with Gary, on their fellow Running Man cast member Kim Jong-kook's comeback album, "Volume 7 – Journey Home" in the song "Words I Want to Say to You".[22]

In 2013, Haha collaborated with Skull once again, on a single titled "돈암동 멜로디"[23] as well as an EP titled "REGGAErilla".[24] Also, Haha and his wife welcomed their first son, Ha Dream, on July 9 on that year.[25]

In 2014, he and Kim Jong-kook formed a musical duo, Running Man Brothers, and visited the United States for a concert tour, in July and December.[26][27]

In 2016, Haha collaborated with Skull on a single titled "Love Inside", featuring Stephen Marley.[28] The song ranked in the top ten of a Jamaican video chart when it was released.[29] He has 2 new variety shows: Talking Road and Rebound.[30] In addition, he will be hosting alongside Jeong Jun-ha for a new high school rap battle show, to be aired on Mnet in 2017.[31]

In 2018, Haha had decided to resign as the CEO of Quan Entertainment and his longtime manager, Jang Hyung-chul will be taking over the position.[32]

Personal life

On August 15, 2012, it was announced that he was going to marry South Korean singer Byul. The couple married on November 30, 2012.[33] The couple welcomed their first child, Dream, on July 9, 2013.[34] Their second son, Soul, was born on March 22, 2017.[35] Their third child, a daughter, Song, was born on July 15, 2019.[36]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Love in Magic Park Dong-sun Supporting role
2006 My Boss, My Teacher Jin Soo
Who Slept with Her? Ahn Myeong-seop Lead role
Holy Daddy Ha Dong-hoon Lead role; Credited as Ha Dong-hoon
2007 The Friends Halibut Supporting role
Happily N'Ever After Mambo Lead role; Korean dub voice-over
2015 MBC Chuseok Movie Special : Begin Again Dan Mulligan
2016 Life Risking Romance Cameo

Current programs

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2010presentRunning ManCo-hostSBSEpisode 1–present
2019present Eye ContactMCChannel AEpisode 13–present[37]
2021presentThe Return of SupermanNarratorKBS2Episode 363 – [38]
2021presentCrazy Recipe AdventureMain CastMBCEpisode 1–present[39]

Former programs

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
200203What's up YO!Co-hostMnetAlongside MC Mong
200518Infinite ChallengeMBCDecember 2005  March 2008
March 2010  March 2018[40][41]
200608Music BankHostKBS2Left in February 2008 to serve his national service
200708Happy Shares CompanyCo-host
2010HahaMong ShowSBSAlongside MC Mong
201213Haha's 19TV MutinyHostMBCEnded in April 2013
Porridge Making Woman, Undying ManCo-hostQTVAlongside Kim Ok-jung (Haha's Mother); ended in April 2013
2015Invisible ManHimselfKBSEpisode 1–12
Ya Man TVHostMnetEpisode 1–24
Law of the JungleMemberSBSEpisode 175–177 Brunei Hidden Kingdom Special
201617Talk RoadCo-hostJTBCAlso known as "Talking Road" or "As I Say"; Alongside You Hee-yeol; Episode 1–24; Season 1 ended in March 2017
2017High School RapperMnetAlongside Jeong Jun-ha, Episode 1–8
Secret Variety Training InstituteMBCEpisode 1 (Pilot variety); Alongside Noh Hong-chul
201718Everybody is Dating Except MeSBS PlusEpisode 1–12
201719Big PictureNaver CorporationAlongside Kim Jong Kook
2018 Royale AdventureMemberClash Royale Korea YouTubeEpisode 1–11
How Are You.MOVCo-hostJTBCEpisode 1–present, Alongside Yoo Se-yoon
2019 Shopping Cart SaviorCasttvN, O'liveEpisode 1–4[42]
Earthian LiveCo-hostChannel AEpisode 1–12[43]
Na Na LandxtvNEpisode 1–8, alongside with DinDin and Lee Yong-jin[44]
We PlayCast memberSky Drama, Lifetime Korea Episode 1–12[45]
Music BoxHostEBS 1Season 1
20192020RewindTeam LeaderChannel A Episode 1–24[46]
2020Career CounselingHosttvN D STORYEp. 1–4 , with Hwang Kwanghee [47]
Most Normal FamilyJTBCEpisode 1–10[48]
Strong FriendshipCastChannel EEpisode 1–10
We Play 2CastNQQEpisode 1–12

Television appearances

Year Title Role Network Notes
2002–03NonstopHimselfMBCLead role; Season 3
2012Star Life TheatreHimselfKBSAired from April 16 to 20
2015The Girl Who Sees SmellsHimselfSBSCameo with Running Man members
Battle TripHimselfKBS2Episode 5–6, contestant along with Hyun Joo-yup and Kim Seung-Hyun
XTM ReboundHimselfTVingRegular player, formed a team with Kim Seung-Hyun
Temporary IdolsLee Chan-HyukSBS, NetflixCameo as Lee Chan-hyuk of AKMU
2018Lovely HorriblyEul-Soon's ex-boyfriendKBS2Cameo[49]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Ha Dong Hoon[50]
  • Released: May 1997
  • Format: CD, digital download
The Beautiful Rhyme Diary
  • Released: February 18, 2005
  • Label: Yejeon Media, NHN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Collaborative albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[51]
Acoustic Tuning Time
with Taw
  • Released: March 22, 2012
  • Label: Sunflower Republic, KT Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
35 N/A
  • Released: July 10, 2012
  • Label: Sunflower Republic, KT Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
66
Jang Nara and Friends[52] - N/A

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[51]
Quan Ninomarley A.K.A HaHa Reggae Wave
  • Released: September 14, 2011
  • Label: Noah Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
19 N/A

Charted singles

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales (DL) Album
KOR
[53]
"Hangover" (술병)
feat. Tiger JK
2010 13 N/A Non-album singles
"You Are My Destiny 2" (너는 내 운명 2) 23
"How Are You?? Fine Thank You!!" (하와유?? 파인 땡큐!!)
feat. Skull
2011 34 Quan Ninomarley A.K.A HaHa Reggae Wave
"Rosa" 47
"Pat Pat" (토닥토닥)
feat. Sohyang
2012 34 non-album single
"Love" (사랑)
with Taw feat. Gary, Kim Greem
14 Acoustic Tuning Time
"The Person by My Side" (내 품이 좋다던 사람)
with Taw feat. Ha Dong-kyun
42
"Acacia" (아카시아)
with Taw feat. Sosung
82
"Brilliant Is..."
with Skull, Geeks, Zico, Mad Clown, Swings, Double K, Zizo, Soul Dive, Heo Kyung-hwan, Kim Ji-min feat. Gill, Jungin
2013 75 N/A non-album single
"White" (화이트)
with Oh My Girl feat. M.Tyson
2016 1Love Winter
"What Sub?"
with Haha, Ice Puff, H2adin
2017 N/A non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

As featuring artist

Title Year Peak chart
positions
Sales (DL) Album
KOR
[53]
"Clap"
Drunken Tiger with Haha, Defconn, Kim Jong-kook and Eun Ji-won
2018 TBA TBA Drunken Tiger X : Rebirth Of Tiger JK
"Sunday Morning Love"
SRG with Haha
2020 TBA TBA Day & Night

Commercials

  • 2002: 700–5425
  • 2003: OTTOGI CORPORATION 3Minute
  • 2003: Binggrae
  • 2007: Lotte Card CO., LTD.
  • 2008: TriGem Computer Inc.
  • 2010: Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
  • 2012: SKY
  • 2013: Coca-Cola
  • 2013: BRINICLE
  • 2014: Coca-Cola
  • 2018: K-Fresh Zone (With Lee Kwang-soo)

Awards and nominations

YearAwards showCategoryResult
2006The 4th Korea Fashion World AwardsBest Dressed (Broadcast Sector)Won
MBC Entertainment AwardsDistinguished Male AwardWon
Excellence Award (Variety)Won
2007SBS Entertainment AwardsSpecial AwardWon
MBC Entertainment AwardsGrand PrizeWon
Mnet 20s ChoiceBest DJ AwardWon
2010Innovation AwardsFifth Category Innovation AwardWon
201153rd National Championship 2000m Adjustment Nobiseu Eight SpecialSpecial Award (Infinite Challenge)Won
SBS Entertainment AwardsBest Entertainer AwardWon
2012Mnet Asian Music AwardBest Collaboration PerformanceNominated
2013SBS Entertainment AwardsPopularity Award (Chosen by the audience)Won
Excellence AwardWon
2014MBC Entertainment AwardsPD AwardWon
2015High Excellence Award (Variety)Won
Achievement Award (Infinite Challenge cast)Won
2016SBS Entertainment AwardsTop Excellence Award (Variety)Nominated
2017Excellence Award (Variety)Nominated
2019Best Entertainer Award[56]Won
2020Golden Content Award with Running Man Member [57]Won
Top Excellence Award in Show/Variety Category [58]Won

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