Apart from Super Junior activities, he has hosted several television shows. In 2005, he become the host of a weekly music show, "M! Countdown", his first gig as a host, with fellow band mates, Shindong and Eunhyuk. It eventually landed him his first solo hosting act in the reality show "Leeteuk's Love Fighter", which aired on the cable television channel Mnet in 2008. He received praises for his act as a newcomer and received a plaque of appreciation by the crew members on his last appearance on the show.