You Quiz on the Block will present a special episode titled "ripped from the comics."
Today (1st, Wed) at 8:45 p.m., the 337th episode of You Quiz on the Block (directed by Heo Gang-seok and Kim Ji-young, writer Lee Un-ju) will feature the 38 tax collection division investigators, nicknamed the "38 task force," who track down high-value tax delinquents, national athlete Kim Yoonji, who won five medals at a single competition—the first in Korea, master cartoonist Heo Yeong representing the Korean comics world, and sibling duo AKMU returning to You Quiz after five years.
Investigators from Seoul City Hall's 38 tax collection division, who relentlessly pursue high-value tax delinquents and ensure collection, will appear on You Quiz. Investigator Lee Seokgeun, boasting a 99% asset recovery litigation success rate, and veteran investigator Choi Younghyun, with 18 years of experience, revealed records of having collected delinquent taxes totaling as much as 4 trillion won since 2001, and stated that this year's collection target is 230 billion won, surprising viewers. In particular, the program will vividly portray the increasingly sophisticated methods of hiding assets—from fake divorces to sham business sites—and the process of tracking unscrupulous high-value delinquent taxpayers. Cases include finding about 60 luxury bags worth around 900 million won during a house search, as well as seizures ranging from horses to yachts that exceed imagination, and actual search scenes will be revealed. Viewers will also see spectacular episodes that included stakeouts and forced entry, along with perilous moments—the stories of the 38 tax collection division investigators will be featured in this broadcast.
You can also hear the story of national athlete Kim Yoonji, who won five medals at a single competition—the first in Korea. Kim Yoonji is a 20-year-old ironman who dominates both summer and winter, cutting through currents in summer and snowfields in winter, and she will reveal the story of achieving five medals at a single competition (2 gold, 3 silver). Kim, who started swimming at age 3 through rehabilitation therapy, says it was "like a compass that showed me a new path," and she will share how she fell into swimming in earnest and how, enduring extreme training 365 days a year, she conquered both summer and winter. The stories of family members who turned out in full force to support Kim will also draw attention. Although she always smiles at competitions and earned the nickname "Smiley," her father's surprise revelation that she is often irritable at home will add laughter. Behind-the-scenes of her participation in six Nordic skiing events, and episodes like falling during a race but getting up to finish, which seem straight out of a sports manga, will bring both laughs and emotion. The broadcast will present the passion of ironman Kim Yoonji, who says, "As much as I fall a lot, I'm confident in getting back up," in full.
The story of master cartoonist Heo Yeong, who represents the Korean comics world, also adds interest. Creator of numerous masterpieces such as Bridal Mask, Beat, Tazza and Gourmet, he introduces himself as "a veteran who insists on being active forever," and he discusses the digital working difficulties he experienced while serializing his new work The Jumak on social media. This year marks his 53rd year since debut, and his cartoon life, with accumulated manuscripts reaching 140,000 pages, will be explored. From his apprentice days when he came to Seoul after high school with only 35,000 won to his journey of aiming for fifth place in the past and maintaining a leading position for over 60 years, his story will be told.
In particular, the behind-the-scenes reporting that is said to be the secret to Heo Yeong's many hits and long runs—so much so that "Heo Yeong does not pick up a pen without reporting"—will be revealed. Among them are the behind-the-scenes of Gourmet, which took three years of reporting to create, the untold story of Tazza that chased people across the country, and a caricature of Yu Jae-seok personally drawn by Heo Yeong that is sure to attract attention. At 79 and still active this year, Heo Yeong talks about how he has built his own skills and his concerns amid rapidly changing times—from newspapers and webtoons to AI—and he conveys his firm belief that "when I die, Heo Yeong's comics will end." Viewers will also hear the master's routine of working intensely from 5 a.m., as well as his life philosophy, in the full broadcast.
The heartfelt story of sibling duo AKMU (AKMU), who returned to You Quiz after five years, will also be revealed. On the broadcast, AKMU will fully disclose the slump-related story they did not finish resolving five years ago. In particular, the two will share recent updates about living together for the past year at Lee Chanhyuk's suggestion, and their still clashing real-life sibling chemistry will provide laughs. Above all, the candid story of Lee Suhyun, who went through a long slump, and her brother Lee Chanhyuk, who watched over her and never gave up on his younger sister, draws attention. Lee Suhyun confesses that during her slump she experienced hikikomori-like isolation and binge eating that caused her body to feel like it was tearing apart, and she says, "I thought there was no better future for me." Lee Chanhyuk's deeply felt concern that he was afraid of losing his sister is also expected to deliver a moving emotional moment.
Behind Lee Suhyun's recent noticeably slimmed appearance and regained healthy life was Lee Chanhyuk's special training. In particular, Lee Suhyun says her brother's harsh routine, as a former marine, "surpasses imagination," and she shares behind-the-scenes of the "mental reform camp," adding interest. From Lee Chanhyuk's comment, "I wanted Suhyun to blossom well," to Lee Suhyun's confession that "my brother is like a savior," the true story of how AKMU helped each other "bloom" will be featured in the broadcast. In addition, the show will preview AKMU's new song stage and choreography from their fourth full-length album, revealed only on You Quiz, raising expectations. Viewers will also hear deeper stories about AKMU, who established the independent label "Source of Inspiration" and embarked on full-fledged solo careers.
You Quiz on the Block airs every Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.
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