tvN's flagship variety show "You Quiz on the Block" reaffirmed its dominance as Wednesday night's top variety program by ranking first in ratings for its time slot.
The 350th episode of tvN's "You Quiz on the Block" (directed by Heo Gang-seok·Kim Ji-young, writer Lee Un-ju), which aired on the 8th, recorded an average of 4.6% and a peak of 5.6% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and an average of 4.1% and a peak of 5.3% nationwide, sweeping the 1st place in its time slot across cable and general programming networks. In particular, it achieved first place among all channels in the same time slot, including terrestrial broadcasters, in tvN's target demographic of men and women 20-49 (Nielsen Korea, paid platforms).
That episode was presented as a "last dance" special and unfolded more varied life stories than ever. From science communicator "Exo-ssam" Lee Seon-ho, who rose to prominence as a "superstar for children" after losing his entire fortune in stocks, to singing poet Park In-hee, who moved audiences with "Campfire" and "Island child," the episode delivered deep resonance.
Also appearing was Busan KCC coach Lee Sang-min, who lifted the championship cup after writing a miracle of 0%, stirring fans' nostalgia, and actor Lee Junyoung, who led the hit with a chilling dual role in the popular drama "Reborn Rookie," appeared to have candid talks with the "big brother" Yu Jae-seok and the "adorable" Cho Sae-ho. In particular, Lee Junyoung chose "You Quiz" as his last broadcast before enlisting in the military, giving this "last dance" special even more special meaning.
Riding the momentum of being No. 1 in ratings, next week's preview lineup also sharply raises expectations. Detective Son Hee-min, who guards the front line of drug crime investigations; Professor Jung Il-young, an MZ mentor with a short-form cumulative 100 million views legend; and the four commentators dominating TVING's baseball broadcasts with unabashed banter—Hwang Jae-gyun·Yoon Seok-min·Jung Geun-woo·Lee Taek-geun—are scheduled to appear.
Above all, the surprise announcement of the legendary singer Lee Sora appearing on a talk variety show for the first time in seven years has already sent viewers' curiosity to a peak. It airs every Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.
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