tvN 'You Quiz on the Block' will feature a special episode titled 'Dreams Come True.'
Today (5th, Wed) at 8:45 p.m., the 283rd episode of 'You Quiz on the Block' (directed by Kwak Cheong-a, writer Lee Eon-joo) will feature Professor Ross King, who established the world's only Korean village in the United States, image of the top instructor and Joo Hye-yeon, Chairman Kim Jong-il, known as the 'Grandfather of Jeppeto' from the Toy Hospital, and Dr. Won Deok-hee, along with Cha Jun-hwan, South Korea's first gold medalist in men's figure skating.
The story of Professor Ross King (University of British Columbia), who established the world's only Korean village in the United States, will captivate viewers. A linguistic genius who speaks 22 languages, Professor Ross King will share his story of falling in love with the Korean language 45 years ago as if by fate, along with episodes from his 32 years of teaching Korean in Canada. His fateful love story with his Korean wife, whom he met in graduate school at Harvard, and the unexpected thrills of falling for his wife will further engage viewers. Additionally, episodes about the 'Forest Lake,' the world's only Korean village operating in Minnesota for 26 years, will provide insight into the life of Professor Ross King, who dedicated his life to the Korean language.
Viewers will also meet the story of the renowned math instructor, who has taught 2.79 million students, and Joo Hye-yeon, the top English instructor who has maintained an unwavering No. 1 position at EBS for 10 years. The first female top math instructor, who has pursued becoming No. 1 for 20 years, draws attention with her journey of perseverance. The hidden struggles of Joo Hye-yeon, who has maintained her No. 1 status in English for a decade, are also expected to garner interest. Various tips from the top instructor, including methods to turn a student who couldn't even recognize the alphabet into a top scorer, winning strategies for math ladder games, and secret techniques for guessing, will also be shared.
The one and only hospital that children insist on going to, the Toy Hospital, will feature Chairman Kim Jong-il and Dr. Won Deok-hee as they 'find You Quiz.' In this broadcast, viewers will learn about Chairman Kim Jong-il's motivation for starting the Toy Hospital for his third act in life, having treated an astonishing 100,000 toys for free over 15 years. The remarkable resumes of 12 doctors, boasting a combined 360 years of experience, and the candid thoughts of Dr. Won Deok-hee, the youngest at 72 who is in her 9th year, will add intrigue. Yoo Jae-seok is reported to have shown an 'Dad moment' while looking at a set filled with toys. The stories of the Grandfather Jeppeto, who started a new life to gift children with nostalgia, will be confirmed in today's broadcast.
Cha Jun-hwan, the first gold medalist in men's figure skating from South Korea, will return to 'You Quiz' after three years, sharing his thoughts accompanied by a gold medal. Praised as 'the face genius of the ice skating world' by Yoo Jae-seok, Cha Jun-hwan will unveil the story of how he has followed his own path and transformed into a legendary growth character. Stating, 'The moment I leaped, I knew my fate,' Cha Jun-hwan is set to reveal the behind-the-scenes content of the Winter Asian Games, his dietary management, and his indomitable spirit overcoming ankle injuries.
Additionally, curiosity is sparked about the identity of the mysterious smell of ointment that nearly made Yoo Jae-seok shed tears. The stories about the dreams and efforts of figure skater Cha Jun-hwan, who doesn't worry beyond doing his best, will all be presented in today's broadcast.
'You Quiz on the Block' airs every Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.
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