Kim was blasted by the Korean public for harshly criticizing boy band H.O.T.

He was also well known for being one of the main MCs of popular Korean variety show Line Up.

He was also one of the main MC'S of popular South Korean shows Quiz that Changes the World,[5] Radio Star and The Moments of Truth Korea.

[6] His son, Kim Dong-hyeon, also appeared on television in Bungeoppang[7] and other shows as well, most notably Star Golden Bell and also in the MBC drama 'May Queen' as the younger version of the main female character's older (step) brother.

[9] He is set to return to television in January 2013, hosting new variety show Men's Stuff with Lee Sang-min on cable channel JTBC.