Kang Ho-dong Courted by Agencies

Kang Ho-dong, former traditional wrestling champion and today’s hottest show host, is courted by numerous agencies as his contract with Phantom Entertainment has expired Thursday. Some industry insiders say that this talented free agent could demand at least 2 billion won or 2 million dollars for signing a representation contract.



Together with Yoo jae-seok, Kang is Korea’s most admired and sought-after show host. They supposedly get paid more than $10,000 per episode of the shows they host. Kang currently hosts three highly popular shows with one more program lined up for later this month. Even if he doesn’t get any pay raise, his monthly income from the shows would well exceed $100,000 dollars, and it could go even higher if the shows continue to be successful.

Broadcasting stations are also keeping their eyes on what Kang will do, because each station has a separate contract with Kang. If he signs with a new representative, the TV stations also have to draw up new contracts. One industry insider says that Kang may stay solo without a representative until this fall.

Source: KBS World

I love him... He is truly the best MC... with MC Yoo

I hope he got into a much better agency... but definitely not to SM... ahahaha... He'll go skinnier there...

Kang Ho Dong fighting!!!

I love him and MC Yoo! Sometimes they're funnier to watch than the guests ^^

he is a great host + great sense of humour~

continue to be the best ^^

He's so funny~

He gets paid realyl well... heheh *0*

He's HILARIOUS! I'm just super glad that none of the shows he's hosting is thinking about replacing him if he does get a new contract. THAT'S A BIG NO NO. You can't ever replace KHD. But dang, I wish I could get paid that much money. XD

Kang Ho Dong Hwaiting! (^_^)

Him and MC Yoo are my favorite Mcs I love watching them. they always crack me up >.< they were what I looked forward to when I watch x-man >.< This man deserves so much!!!! I'm glad that hes living a great life. great job, a good wife.....KANG HO-DONG FIGHTING!!!!

Woah O.O he gets paid that much for 1 episode~~ His so funny i like watching the shows his is on!~

He's really funny! Especially when he's with MC Yoo!(: I love them on Xman!

i love KHD he's one of my favorite MC
and he's funny too..loved him in love letter he's hilarious