tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' returns to viewers with a variety of life stories.
Today (17th, Wed) at 8:45 p.m., episode 311 of 'You Quiz on the Block' (directed by Kwak Cheong-ah and Hong Jin-joo, written by Lee Eun-joo) features the youngest nationally certified origami master Kim Ha-on, taxi driver Na Han-hee who delivers lunchboxes to neighbors, chef Moon Kyung-hwan who, inspired by the manga 'Mr. Sushi King,' earned a Michelin one star in Tokyo for five consecutive years, and actor Jo Woo-jin.
The youngest nationally certified origami master Kim Ha-on, who folds big dreams from a single sheet of paper, appears on 'You Quiz.' Kim Ha-on, who started folding paper at age 5, will talk about what prompted him to take on the challenging origami certification exam that even adults find hard to pass and will introduce the colorful works he has completed so far. MC Yoo Jae-suk and Cho Sae-ho were reportedly moved back to childlike wonder and amazed at his astonishing skill, which produced 100% accurate reproductions of a bison, a bat, a rhinoceros beetle, a dragon, and even a high-end mini car of a different dimension. Viewers can see, in the broadcast, the special dreams and the world of origami as told directly by Kim Ha-on, who also has awards from invention contests due to his unusual love of science.
Na Han-hee's story, who delivers lunchboxes to elderly people living alone by day and drives a taxi by night, delivers deep emotion. He has run a volunteer group while working as a taxi driver for seven years, and through his '10,000 won of happiness' he provides three meals a day for seniors living alone and stays beside neighbors in need with heartwarming stories. The unforgettable moment when a grandmother with terminal lung cancer said, "Hold my hand and let's go to heaven together," and the special bond that led a taxi driver and a passenger to form a volunteer group together are expected to add deep impact. The moving story of his mother, who looked out for neighbors in need first despite living in a poor thatched one-room house, also brings tears. Na Han-hee's sincere sharing and warm life story are expected to resonate with viewers.
The special story of chef Moon Kyung-hwan, who became a real-life sushi master after reading the manga 'Mr. Sushi King,' is also revealed. Chef Moon, who earned a Michelin one star in Japan for five consecutive years, will open up about how, as a country boy with no dreams, reading 'Mr. Sushi King' made him feel "as if I had received a divine calling" and set him on the path to becoming a sushi master. His journey captures attention: at 24 he crossed to Tokyo with only 1 million won, enduring language barriers and financial hardship while confronting challenges head-on. From the dramatic story of getting hired at the last sushi restaurant where he spent his entire savings to the moment he made sushi for the first time after five years of training, the tale promises to be compelling. The journey of practicing sushi at the fish market every dawn, and eventually opening his own restaurant nine years after going to Tokyo to achieve his dream, delivers deep emotion. In particular, it will be revealed that the first customer he met was the author of 'Mr. Sushi King,' who led him into the world of sushi, and a surprise interview with the now-regular author will add chills. Meet the story of Moon Kyung-hwan, who achieved his dream through "talent with hard work," in the broadcast.
Ten years ago, Jo Woo-jin left a strong impression with the line, "Cut one more piece of fish~," and now the actor, who has become one of Korea's representative character actors, shares his candid story. Known for his distinctive 'cave voice' that made him stand out from his debut, Jo Woo-jin will reveal an unexpected connection he made with Yoo Jae-suk at Kang Ki-young's wedding and will spill behind-the-scenes stories. Also returning in the film 'Boss,' Jo Woo-jin adds interest with diverse behind-the-scenes tales, from the special experience of having Chinese chef Lu Ching Lai personally teach him cooking techniques for the role of a Chinese chef to impressions of fellow actor Lee Sung-min, who appeared with him.
You can also hear about the hard-fought acting life of Jo Woo-jin, now 27 years into his career. Jo Woo-jin will focus attention by revealing the arduous journey he took after graduating high school with only 500,000 won and heading to Seoul to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. He endured a long period of obscurity, doing every part-time job imaginable for 16 years, from aluminum factories to gas stations, and he candidly shares hardships from that time, including stories of personally visiting production companies to promote himself and the crushing self-loathing he felt when double casting during bit roles led to, he said, "a sense of self-hatred worse than despair."
He reveals the behind-the-scenes story of being cast as Jo Sang-moo in 'Inside Men'—a role he met as if by fate—at a director's audition he attended for the first time 15 years into his acting career, and the overwhelming memory of the day he heard the news of his acceptance on the subway is also shared. Hidden stories of life characters based on real people, anecdotes with 'Goblin' actor Yoon Kyung-ho, and other behind-the-scenes tales from various productions will also be revealed. From his years of obscurity to the devoted love for his wife and daughter who stood by him for more than 10 years, the real story of actor Jo Woo-jin that we didn't know can be seen in the broadcast on the evening of the 17th (Wed) at 8:45 p.m.
Meanwhile, applications continue for tvN's brand campaign 'Ttuibien: After-work run,' which encourages modern people who have lost leisure in busy daily lives to recover everyday routines after work. Applications can be made through the JobKorea or Albamon apps and websites until Oct. 22 (Mon), and winners must complete missions from Oct. 4 (Sat) to Oct. 30 (Thu), including the 'watch' mission (tvN content viewing certification mission) of watching various tvN programs such as 'Taepyeong Sangsa,' 'New Boss Project,' 'You Quiz,' and 'Amazing Saturday' and the 'run' mission (running mission). More details are available on the tvN website and social media channels.
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