Microsoft founder and global billionaire Bill Gates will appear on 'You Quiz.' The production team was thrilled to secure this special guest, yet for some reason, the official 'You Quiz' account on social media is filled with absurd negative comments.
On the 18th, a post on tvN's 'You Quiz' official account stated, "Not AI, not a hologram, not a video message; for real! Bill Gates is coming to You Quiz!!" On the 20th, the production team expressed great excitement with the message, "It's a day like this that makes one grateful to live."
In the released photo, Bill Gates is smiling brightly. Both Yoo Jae-seok and Cho Sae-ho, who sit beside him, also have wide smiles on their faces. Bill Gates has confirmed his visit to Korea after three years since 2022, and he has been seen meeting with President Lee Jae-myung as well as Yoo Jae-seok and Cho Sae-ho, displaying a broad range of activities.
However, the post has been inundated with negative comments. Comments such as, 'Yoo Jae-seok laughs well?', 'If you broadcast a program about getting vaccinated with family, I'm sure the fans of You Quiz and Yoo Jae-seok would voluntarily get vaccinated, so please air it', 'Did he come to sell vaccines?', 'Yoo Quiz and Yoo Jae-seok's stance comes out right away', 'Is the Korean public a pushover?' raised eyebrows due to unexpected mentions of vaccines and accusations against Yoo Jae-seok.
It appears these comments were left by some far-right groups. In April 2022, the 'You Quiz' production team introduced the then President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol, stating, 'The questions of life can suddenly change on a day just like any other.' They also included a shocking video montage regarding unexpected days amidst countless ordinary days.
Before the opening, Yoo Jae-seok stood in front of the camera with an unusually stiff expression. This was due to the unusual commotion and chaotic atmosphere enveloping the filming location. He shyly smiled, saying, "The atmosphere is not normal. It's extremely solemn. This is a vibe we have never had on 'You Quiz.' We are also a bit startled by it."
He cautiously opened the conversation by saying, "Is it okay to proceed with the talk like this?" but continued on to have a natural discussion with President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol. They shared stories starting from the occasion of his appearance, daily routines, changes after being elected, the difficulty of passing the judicial examination nine times, life as a prosecutor, as well as light discussions about whether he eats late-night snacks, his likes and dislikes regarding mint chocolate, and if he watched the vote-counting broadcast 'Next Level.'
Yoo Jae-seok has maintained his position without revealing any political inclinations. For this reason, fans were particularly concerned about President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's appearance on 'You Quiz.' Comments such as, 'Why does a politician appear on 'You Quiz?' Is it media takeover?' and 'I thought Yoo Jae-seok was supposed to uphold political neutrality, so why is this happening?' flooded the viewer's message board.
In the end, this broadcast left everyone hurt. At the time, the fact that President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's segment lasted 20 minutes caused supporters to show discomfort, and a popular article by columnist Hwang Kyo-ik that sympathized with the surprised Yoo Jae-seok, stating, 'He seems to have had no opportunity to make a choice when he learned who the guest was during the shooting,' drew attention.
In this way, 'You Quiz' once again got entangled in political colors due to the appearance of Bill Gates. There are stark criticisms directed toward Yoo Jae-seok, highlighting that his expression was entirely different compared to when he faced President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol. The unexpected controversy is only growing in its perplexity.
Meanwhile, Bill Gates, who has long been ranked as the world's richest person, is still within the top 10 recently. He declared that by 2045, he would return approximately $200 billion (about 280 trillion won) to society by combining 99% of his personal fortune with the donations from the 'Gates Foundation,' which has garnered significant attention.
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