Seo Jang-hoon
Overview
Seo Jang-hoon (Korean: 서장훈; June 3, 1974 – ) is a South Korean former professional basketball player and broadcaster. Using his 206 cm height, he played in the paint and with mid-range shots, establishing himself as a center representing the KBL; after retirement, he successfully transitioned to hosting entertainment programs. Currently, he appears on multiple entertainment shows such as Knowing Bros (아는 형님) and Shoes Off, Dolsing For Man (신발 벗고 돌싱포맨), enjoying great popularity as a broadcaster.
Key Details
Basketball Career
After graduating from Yonsei University and playing in corporate basketball in the 1990s, he joined the Seoul Samsung Thunders with the founding of the KBL in 1997. He later played for Mokpo Shinhyup and the Seoul SK Knights, and holds the KBL all-time scoring record with 3,383 career points. He also represented the national team at the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, making a name for himself as the flagship center of Korean basketball. He retired from active play in 2013.
Transition to Broadcasting
Immediately after retirement, he worked as a commentator, then began appearing on entertainment programs and fully transitioned to broadcasting. From 2015, he became a regular on JTBC's Knowing Bros, earning public affection for his direct way of speaking and innocent charm. He has appeared on My Little Old Boy, Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny, Shoes Off, Dolsing For Man, and Kungya Is Chattering Again Today (쿵야는 오늘도 떠든다), and has served as the main MC on multiple entertainment shows.
Broadcasting Style and Evaluation
Despite his tall, stoic appearance, he is called a representative of 'reverse charm' through his quirky appeal and candid wit. He is often teased on topics related to marriage and dating, but has the ability to deflect it cheerfully. Moving between basketball commentary and entertainment, he is evaluated as a successful role model for broadcasters who come from sports stardom.
Latest Trends
In 2024–2025 as well, he continues to play an active role on existing programs such as Knowing Bros and Shoes Off, Dolsing For Man. In addition to broadcasting, he runs a YouTube channel and works as an advertising model, and public interest continues, with remarks about marriage and dating becoming a hot topic after broadcasts. He also participates in advisory activities for nurturing junior basketball players and developing basketball.
Related Topics
- [[아는 형님]]
- [[KBL]]
- [[신발 벗고 돌싱포맨]]
- [[대한민국 농구]]