'Questions from Son Seok-hee' successfully opened the third season, surpassing 'You Quiz on the Block,' which featured Bill Gates and director 'Kedahan.'
On the 28th, MBC announced that the first episode of 'Questions from Son Seok-hee' Season 3, featuring judge Moon Hyung-bae, which aired on the 27th, recorded an average viewership rating of 5.3% and a peak rating of 7.0%, surpassing tvN's entertainment show 'You Quiz on the Block' (4.2%) and SBS's 'Goal Diggers G League' (4.5%).
In the same time slot, 'You Quiz on the Block' featured Microsoft founder Bill Gates and director Megi Kang of the Netflix animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' while 'Goal Diggers G League' was the finals; nonetheless, 'Questions from Son Seok-hee 3' received viewer preference for its in-depth discussions.
Former Constitutional Court Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae, who was a guest on the first episode of 'Questions from Son Seok-hee 3,' revealed for the first time the behind-the-scenes story of the impeachment ruling against former President Yoon Suk-yeol, saying, 'It was a moment I do not want to experience again.' He also shared that he practiced reading the final order in front of the camera four times and pointed out that the unanimous decision of 8-0 was reached in a single vote, capturing the audience's attention.
The production team expressed gratitude to the viewers who responded enthusiastically from the very first episode of Season 3, stating, 'This season will clearly demonstrate the power of questioning and further questioning.'
Most notably, the broadcast on September 3 will feature actress Yeom Hye-ran, who is beloved for her outstanding acting skills in each work, including the Netflix original 'When Life Gives You Tangerines.' Following that, Lee Young-ae, Kim Youn-kyung, and Cardinal Yoo Heung-sik are also anticipated to appear, suggesting that 'Questions from Son Seok-hee 3' will continue to spark new conversations every Wednesday night.
Launched last July as Son Seok-hee's return project to MBC, 'Questions from Son Seok-hee 3' is a traditional talk program that has proven the 'power of words' alongside contemporary figures such as Choi Min-sik, Hwang Sok-yong, and Youn Yuh-jung. The Season 2 special, aired during this year's Lunar New Year holiday, received significant attention with its episode featuring Hong Joon-pyo and Yoo Si-min debating (8.3%) and guest appearances by director Bong Joon-ho and writers Kim Eun-sook and Kim Eun-hee. It airs every Wednesday night at 9 p.m.
[Photo provided by MBC.]
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