Knee-Drop Guru (Mureuppak Dosa)
Original Korean title
무릎팍도사
Knee-Drop Guru is a talk-show segment in which host Kang Ho-dong plays a fortune-teller character who counsels guests on their life problems.
Originated around 2007Last updated: August 4, 2026
What does it mean?
A segment of the talk show 'Golden Fishery' that became a regular fixture on January 31, 2007. Kang Ho-dong takes on the shaman-like persona 'Mureuppak Dosa' (Knee-Drop Guru) to give guests blunt life advice, and its no-holds-barred questioning style is credited with driving the late-2000s trend toward edgier, more confrontational variety shows.
Where did it start?
MBC's 'Golden Fishery' segment 'Mureuppak Dosa' (started January 31, 2007), hosted by Kang Ho-dong.
How is it used?
Referenced as the original example of frank life counseling delivered in variety-show style.
Ratings by context haven't been confirmed yet.