tvN 'You Quiz on the Block' will present a "do-or-die" special.
Today (4th, Wed) at 8:45 p.m., the 330th episode of You Quiz on the Block (directed by Heo Gang-seok, writer Lee Un-ju) will feature Lee Hyo-won, the pioneer of groundbreaking OCN top-screen captions; statistical physicist Professor Kim Beom-jun; Jang Hang-jun, who returned as a blockbuster director from "God-given honey life"; and 54-year veteran national actor Lee Duk-hwa.
Lee Hyo-won, the pioneer of groundbreaking OCN top-screen captions, appears on You Quiz. Lee Hyo-won, the OCN movie channel scheduling manager, is the figure who first tried the "top-screen captions," which attracted more attention than the films themselves, and his witty captions drew reactions such as "gamsadasal" and "the sense is insane," leading to a flood of requests to appear on You Quiz. Beginning with the "Shaolin Soccer" caption that listed Arsenal players, he reveals the backgrounds that produced novel top-screen captions like The Man from Nowhere's "silver prices rose so I get silver teeth," 28 Days Later, Home Alone 2, and Extreme Job. Even captions that he himself found dizzying and the caption that Yu Jae-seok said "makes you stop channel surfing" add interest. He will also reveal why OCN staked everything on a "one-line caption" and the obsessive effort of spending hours on a single phrase. Viewers will see the joys and sorrows of a 10-year movie channel employee and the You Quiz top-screen captions he created.
The story of statistical physicist Professor Kim Beom-jun, who analyzes the ways of the world with statistical physics, also draws interest. Professor Kim plans to engagingly explain the world of万能 applicable statistical physics that can be applied to everyday life and social phenomena. True to nicknames like "eccentric scientist" and "the man curious about everything," he starts with profound analysis contained in the show's signature small chair, then stimulates intellectual curiosity with a variety of topics including a foolproof method to win first prize in the lottery and the most realistic strategies for making money in stocks. Unusual research topics such as a study on the correlation between blood type and personality that began with an argument with his wife, a story about turning a drinking-game into a paper, and explaining the professional baseball schedule scientifically are also expected to add interest. He will also analyze the sellout craze over the trend-setting dessert "Dubai jjondeuk cookie," presenting all of Professor Kim Beom-jun's fascinating research stories.
The story of director Jang Hang-jun, who returned from "God-given honey life" and "Maltese with no tear stains" to the film The King and the Man Who Lives With, also adds interest. Taking on his first historical drama direction and completing an unprecedented blockbuster, Director Jang captivates attention by revealing both the excitement and the burden of standing on the verge of becoming a master. Overjoyed by the first glowing praise from critic Lee Dong-jin, asking "Am I successful now?", Director Jang cannot hide his excitement, and the chemistry with his close friend Yu Jae-seok, who firmly shuts that down, brings laughter. He will reveal casting anecdotes such as Park Jihoon's appointment to the role of King Danjong, behind-the-scenes stories of the star-studded lineup that surprised even Yu Jae-seok, and one blunt remark from his wife, writer Kim Eun-hee. Viewers will glimpse Director Jang's on-set rule of no shouting and his sincere mindset of working as if it could be his last film. He recalls crying with his family over a film he prepared for five years, and shares anecdotes such as being cared for by his mother-in-law, revealing the warm, human side of director Jang Hang-jun that will bring laughter and empathy.
You can also meet the life story of Lee Duk-hwa, a 54-year veteran national actor who represents Korea. He shares his acting journey from legendary tough guy to chairman-role specialist, as well as colorful episodes dubbed the "legend of wigs." In particular, Lee Duk-hwa recounts receiving a fitting for a wig right after being contacted to appear on You Quiz and delivers the world's first (?) wig-bragging talk with "Do I look like the director?" for laughs. He tells how writer Kim Soo-hyun's remark when writing Love and Ambition led him to wear a wig for the first time, why he insists on wigs instead of hair transplants, and the story behind calling his daughter a "devil," all of which add interest. A parade of quotes fitting a "hero of 10 million people with hair loss" will be revealed, along with catchphrases that thrilled Yu Jae-seok such as "please~", "hair~hair~", and "love and passion to you."
You will also hear candid stories that feel like a movie. Debuting in 1972, he explains how he followed the path of an actor under the influence of his late father Lee Ye-chun, and how he became a youth star by following his role model James Dean for three years during his rookie days. He recounts a motorcycle accident at the height of his popularity, more than 50 major surgeries, and surviving after receiving as many as 1,500 stitches. He shares deep feelings for his wife who stayed by his side during more than three years of illness, and funny but touching incidents such as calling his wife "pretty" as an unexpected sweet guy. He also recalls memories with the father who first taught him fishing and his father's final moments, offering heartfelt family reflections; the broadcast will present all of national actor Lee Duk-hwa's life stories full of human warmth.
tvN 'You Quiz on the Block' airs every Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.
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