tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block” will visit viewers with a global special.
“You Quiz on the Block,” which will be broadcast on the 27th, will feature the first gold medal winners in the history of the Korean track and field relay, Maggie Kang (Kang), director of the animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” and Bill Gates, co-founder and chairman of the Gates Foundation.
The main players of the gold medal in the first world competition in the history of Korean track and field relay events visit the “Yu Quiz.” Seo Min-joon, Namadi Joel Jin, Lee Jae-sung, and Kim Jung-yoon draw attention by revealing vivid behind-the-scenes stories of the gold medal. Joel Jin’s extraordinary history, who appeared in the drama “Descendants of the Sun,” and Kim Jung-yoon’s dramatic story, who joined in a hurry five days before the competition, will also add interest.
Coach Ha Kyung-soo’s special motivation method and pleasant talk, which comforted the players, saying, “I’ll meet Yoo Jae-seok once,” also make people laugh. You can also see the driving force behind their success in the Korean track and field, which has long been called barren, the behind-the-scenes story of the fierce national team selection match, and the daily routine of national athletes who are so harsh that they vomit. Along with the “Favorite Menu” at the athlete’s village restaurant selected by the players, we will check out the colorful stories of young people running gold on the show.
The story of Kang Min-ji and Maggie Kang of the animated movie K-pop Demon Hunters (hereinafter referred to as K-Pop Demon Hunters), which has wowed the world, is also drawing attention. Kedeheon, a K-pop idol based on K-pop idols, continues to be a syndrome-class popularity with a new record of being the most viewed animation in Netflix history, ranking first in 43 countries and achieving 260 million views.
On this day, director Kang plans to deliver his heartfelt thoughts on the seven-year production process and work, including the story behind the birth of “Kedeheon.” Yoo Jae-seok certifies that he is also a big fan who tapped his knee on unusual materials after watching, saying, “My daughter Na-eun really wanted to see me even before the release.” Cho Se-ho heats the atmosphere on the spot by presenting the topical “Soda Pop” challenge in front of coach Maggie Kang.
There will also be interesting behind-the-scenes stories about director Kang, who immigrated to Canada at the age of 5, his special affection for Korean culture, traditional culture incorporated into “Kedeheon” and Korean details. The source of inspiration for attractive characters such as Huntrix Rumi, who suffers from identity and inner confusion, Jinwoo of Lion Boys, and Tiger Duffy, and the hidden setting of details that Yoo Jae-seok also admired,
Various stories continue from the behind-the-scenes story that asked composer and singer Lee Jae-jae, who sang “Golden,” to the ultra-high-pitched range. In addition, a hint about Season 2, which is drawing a lot of attention, and a special behind-the-scenes story revealed by Lee Byung-hun, the role of the devil who recently finished recording “Yoo Quiz,” will be released, adding to expectations. “I wanted to show our culture by making a K-pop movie,” said Kang’s sincere story, which made him cry while delivering the production period.
The story of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and chairman of the Gates Foundation, will finally be unveiled. Bill Gates, who had his first fateful encounter with computers at age 13, became the youngest billionaire by founding Microsoft, the world’s largest software company, and since the 2000s, he has devoted himself to philanthropy and established himself as a “pronoun of charity” from the “pronoun of the rich.”
On this day’s broadcast, Bill Gates’ honest life philosophy and colorful stories looking back on his 70-year life will be revealed for the first time in Korea. Yoo Jae-seok and Jo Se-ho continued to marvel at the meeting held in a studio recreating Bill Gates’ office, saying, “Is it a dream or a live poem?” and “The honor of the family,” while Bill Gates leads the atmosphere with pleasant talking and human aspects.
Having predicted the future of personal computers early on, Bill Gates plans to sincerely reveal the driving force behind a global company and why he decided to donate 99 percent of his entire fortune. Along with the humble confession that “I think I’m the luckiest person in the world” while mentioning the secret to success, the simple daily life of enjoying hamburgers and Coke, Thinking Week, which immerses himself in contemplation twice a year, and the top three recommended life books will also be introduced.
In addition, through their questions on the “You Quiz,” realistic and diverse topics such as educational philosophy and daily expenditure details in the AI era are expected to add more interest. In particular, it adds to expectations that Yoo Jae-seok reveals a strong intimacy with Bill Gates, who has revealed unexpected human concerns, saying, “I’ve gotten closer to the chairman.” Whether he won a prize of 1 million won in the quiz can also be confirmed through this broadcast.
tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block” airs every Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.
[Reporter Kim Miji’s “Star Today”]
