[1] He first became famous as a cast member of the Korean comedy show Gag Concert, earning popularity with his "countrified" image.
Yang Sang-guk was born in Jinyeong-eup, Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province.
[2] Originally, his dream was to be a Buddhist monk, but he "couldn't give up joy" and chose to be a comedian.
Seo Su-min, Gag Concert's producer at the time, suggested bringing back the skit on his program.
[10] His humor using Korean dialect made him popular, and his catchphrase "궁디를 주차삐까" became a trend.