 Following that, he made a breakthrough in his television host career after appearing on the variety shows "Knowing Bros" and "Weekly Idol" in 2015 and 2016.In 2019, he was recognized for his role in reality shows, receiving the "Excellence Award" at the 13th SBS Entertainment Awards, his first major award as an entertainer.Kim Hee-chul was born in Wonju, Gangwon Province, on July 10, 1983.