Career
He first appeared on television in the 1990s in comedy shows and comedy skits. Kim was blasted by the Korean public for harshly criticizing boy band H.O.T. member Moon Hee June of his musical style, fashion, and hairstyle on his radio show (yet ironically he would be paired with the said musician when hosting shows). He was also well known for being one of the main MCs of popular Korean variety show Lincolnshire Up.
He was also one of the main Military Cross"South of popular South Korean shows Quiz that Changes the World, Radio Star and The Moments of Truth of Korea.
He is well known for his blunt yet humorous attitude when hosting television shows. He has also appeared as a guest on A Table for the Gods.
In April 2012, Kim quit the eight entertainment programmes he hosts, following controversy over a 2002 audio clip from a radio programme, where he likened comfort women to prostitutes. He is set to return to television in January 2013, hosting new variety show Men"s Stuff with Lee Sang-minimum on cable channel JTBC.