tvN "You Quiz on the Block" will present a special episode titled "Unless you're crazy."
The 323rd episode of "You Quiz on the Block" (directed by Kwak Cheong-ah and Heo Gang-seok, writer Lee Un-ju) airing on the 17th features SNS suicide prevention monitor Yoo Gyu-jin, actress Kim Da-mi, Kim Seol who grew from the cute child of Reply 1988 into a teenager, and detective Kim Jang-su who solved the decades-old unsolved Sinjeong-dong serial murder case.
Yoo Gyu-jin, a member of an SNS suicide prevention watch group who protects at-risk youth, appears on "You Quiz." Tracking suicide hint posts that have appeared anonymously online for 23 years and working to prevent suicides, he revealed that he has reported about 50,000 cases to the police so far and will share stories of how his persistent pursuit saved thousands of lives. He will discuss the criteria for detecting suicide risk, the reporting process, his experience attempting direct conversations with those involved, and behind-the-scenes details of rescuing 11 teenagers in a single day on Chuseok. Viewers will also hear about teenagers' real concerns and the realities behind them. With the belief that "saving one person saves 200," his dedication of staying in front of the monitor after work will deliver a deeply moving story.
Viewers will also meet the candid story of actress Kim Da-mi, who shows a new face in each work like the name "May everything go well." Kim Da-mi will reveal acting behind-the-scenes, having played diverse characters from a first-love high school student to a sociopathic genius girl, and will share anecdotes about underwater acting in the disaster blockbuster "Great Flood" in which she appears. She will add interest by sharing childhood stories of nurturing her dream to become an actress while watching Stairway to Heaven and All In, memories of practicing acting with childhood play, and the reason she never auditioned until her senior year of university.
With the director's line "I will bet on you," her debut film "The Witch," in which she was chosen as the lead from a 1,500-to-1 competition, and behind-the-scenes of her first leading drama "Itaewon Class" will be revealed. In particular, from studying English to obtaining a class 1 truck license and practicing action, the intense preparation hidden behind the success of "The Witch" is expected to leave a strong impression. As "Itaewon Class" gained global popularity, she will honestly say she wondered if she had used up all her luck, and viewers will catch a glimpse of Kim Da-mi's personal charm different from her roles. She will also candidly share the 'confidence-boosting' mantra she recites before appearing on variety shows, an ISFP deep empathy talk with Yu Jae-seok, and her parents' unique ways of showing love who have quietly supported her acting career.
Kim Seol, who was loved as the mascot and best scene-stealer Jin-joo of the drama Reply 1988 (hereafter "Reply 1988"), also draws attention. Kim Seol, who dreamed of being the "Minky the Magic Princess" and started as a cute mukbang fairy, is now a second-year middle school student and will share her whirlwind growth that even surprised Yu Jae-seok, along with her story as an "invention prodigy" who completed gifted education programs for five years. Her older brother Kim Gyeom, the student body president at a science high school, will also appear to show genuine sibling chemistry, revealing the special study secrets of the two siblings who both completed the gifted education program and a dance time comparable to idols. Kim Seol will also recount behind-the-scenes of her child actress days in Reply 1988 and the story of becoming a national actress in Türkiye through the film Isla. Marking the 10th anniversary of Reply 1988, it is expected to be an even more meaningful time for viewers.
The story of detective Kim Jang-su, who solved the Sinjeong-dong serial murder case that had been unsolved for 20 years, will also be revealed in that day's broadcast. Detective Kim, who identified the true perpetrator of the "Yangcheon-gu Sinjeong-dong serial murder of women" that shocked the nation in 2005, vividly recounts the investigative process that began with the determination of "I must catch that person." Collecting scattered investigative materials amounted to about 10,000 pages, and amid a situation where the initially narrowed pool of suspects reached 300,000 to 400,000 people, the tense investigation story is expected to captivate viewers. After canvassing hospitals and securing evidence, he urgently requested analysis from the National Forensic Service and when the DNA match of the specimen was confirmed, he said, "My legs went weak and tears flowed," describing the flood of emotions. The full broadcast will present the relentless investigative determination and all of Detective Kim's accounts, including his resolute message to the perpetrator of the unsolved case, "I will track you down even to the afterlife and arrest you."
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