tvN 'You Quiz on the Block' is reaching out to viewers with a global special.
Today (the 27th, Wed) at 8:45 p.m., the 308th episode of 'You Quiz on the Block' (directed by Kwon Cheong-a and Hong Jin-joo, written by Lee Eon-joo) will feature the key players who won the first gold medal in the history of South Korean relay racing, as well as Maggie Kang (Kang Min-ji) from the animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters', which captivated the world, and Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft (MS) and chairman of the Gates Foundation.
The key players who won the first world championship gold medal in South Korean relay racing are visiting 'You Quiz'. Athletes Seo Min-jun, Namadi Joel Jin, Lee Jae-sung, and Kim Jeong-yoon will reveal the vivid behind-the-scenes of their gold medal win, drawing attention. The unique background of athlete Joel Jin, who appeared in the drama 'Descendants of the Sun', and the dramatic story of athlete Kim Jeong-yoon, who joined just five days before the competition, will also add interest. Coach Ha Kyung-soo, who encouraged the athletes saying, "I must meet Yoo Jae-seok once," is expected to share his special motivation methods and delightful humor, evoking laughter. The driving force behind their success in the long-dormant South Korean athletics scene, the intense backstory of the national team selection, where victory is decided by one-thousandth of a second, and the harsh daily routine of national team athletes that can make one nauseous will also be revealed. The 'favorite menu' of the athletes at the athletes' village cafeteria will be shared alongside the colorful stories of these golden youth chroniclers in today's broadcast.
The story of Kwon Min-ji, the director of the animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' (hereafter referred to as 'Ke-de-hun'), which has captivated the world, is also drawing attention. 'Ke-de-hun', centered around K-POP idols, has not only set a new record as Netflix's most-watched animated film but has also achieved number one in 43 countries, garnering 260 million views and continuing its syndrome-level popularity. On this day, Director Kang is expected to share the backstory of 'Ke-de-hun', the production process spanning seven years, and heartfelt thoughts embedded within the work.
In response, Yoo Jae-seok remarked, "My daughter Na-eun wanted to see it even before it was released," acknowledging that he himself was a fervent fan struck by the unusual materials after watching it. Cho Sae-ho heated up the scene by presenting the hot topic 'soda pop' challenge directly in front of Director Maggie Kang.
The childhood story of Director Kang, who immigrated to Canada at age 5, along with her special affection for Korean culture, and interesting behind-the-scenes details tied to the traditional culture and Korean details embedded in 'Ke-de-hun' will also be revealed. The sources of inspiration for captivating characters such as Huntress Lumi, Jin-woo from Lion Boys, and Tiger Duffy, who experience confusion of identity and inner turmoil, as well as hidden settings that even Yoo Jae-seok marveled at and the story behind requesting composer and singer Lee Jae to hit the high vocal range for 'Golden' will be shared.
Hints about the much-anticipated Season 2 will also be revealed, along with special behind-the-scenes insights shared by Lee Byung-hun, who plays the role of Gwi-ma, after recently finishing recording for 'You Quiz'. During her heartfelt narration of wanting to showcase our culture while making a K-Pop film, Director Kang was also seen tearing up, which viewers can catch in the broadcast.
Finally, the story of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft (MS) and chairman of the Gates Foundation, will be unveiled. Bill Gates, who had a fateful first meeting with computers at age 13, became the youngest billionaire at 20 when he founded Microsoft, the world's largest software corporation, and has since dedicated himself to charity since the 2000s, transitioning from being known as the 'symbol of the wealthy' to the 'symbol of philanthropy.'
During today's broadcast, Bill Gates' honest life philosophy and colorful stories reflecting on his 70 years of life will be revealed for the first time on domestic television. In a meeting set in a studio recreating Bill Gates' office, Yoo Jae-seok and Cho Sae-ho expressed admiration exclaiming, "Is it a dream or reality?" and "The glory of the family," with Bill Gates leading the atmosphere with his light-hearted humor and human side.
Bill Gates, who foresaw the future of personal computers, is set to share honest insights from the driving forces behind building a global corporation to the reasons for deciding to donate 99% of his wealth. While mentioning the keys to success, he will humbly confess, "I feel like the luckiest person in the world.", sharing simple everyday life enjoying burgers and cola, his 'Thinking Week' where he immerses himself in reflection twice a year, and the top three life books he recommends.
Additionally, various practical and colorful topics, such as educational philosophy in the age of AI and daily expenditure, will be exchanged through questions from guests appearing on 'You Quiz', further enhancing interest. In particular, audiences can expect to see Yoo Jae-seok displaying strong intimacy by stating, "I have grown closer to the chairman" when Bill Gates revealed unexpected human concerns. It will also be possible to confirm whether he won the 1 million won prize in the quiz through the actual broadcast.
tvN 'You Quiz on the Block' airs every Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.
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