Kang Ho-dong back in showbiz

Announcing his retirement

Kang Ho-dong, who took a break from showbusiness in September last year in the wake of a tax evasion scandal, appeared on the set to start shooting the SBS variety show "Star King" in Seoul on Monday.

Before recording the show, he seemed emotionally overwhelmed as he expressed his feelings about hosting the show again to reporters. 

"I'm so excited about returning to television, but at the same time I'm worried if I still have what it takes to make this a success. But I've missed all of this a lot," said a teary-eyed Kang. "I'll give it my best shot, with all the enthusiasm I had back when I was starting out."

The episode is due to air on Nov. 10. Kang will also host several more programs on MBC and KBS.



Starking

Kang Ho Dong stated before the recording, “I have butterflies in my stomach as I am making a comeback and I wonder if I can still do well and worry about it, but I have missed this very much. When you take a break from work you realize just how much love the viewers gave you and it is just so special, and I am thankful from the bottom of my heart. I really felt all of this during my time off.”

Kang Ho Dong’s first recording was very peaceful and pleasant. When child guests appeared he would get down on his knees to meet them at their eye level and showed that he is still the thoughtful and considerate person he was known to be. He also very enthusiastically performed Psy‘s ‘horse dance’ to show that the king of variety shows has finally returned.

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