Actor Kim Kangwoo and soccer player Ki Sung-yueng will appear together on broadcast as in-laws for the first time.
tvN You Quiz on the Block will present a "family" special.
Tonight (22nd) at 8:45 p.m., the 352nd episode of tvN You Quiz on the Block (directed by Heo Kang-seok and Kim Ji-young, writer Lee Un-ju) will feature "French Papa" chef Lee Dong-jun, who drew attention as one of twin brothers, Samsung salesman Lee Dong-ha, pediatric cardiac surgery authority Professor Kim Woong-han and, appearing as in-laws on broadcast for the first time, actor Kim Kangwoo and former national team soccer player Ki Sung-yueng.
"French Papa" chef Lee Dong-jun, who appeared on Culinary Class Wars as "French Papa," and Lee Dong-ha, the protagonist of "Manager Kim Reels" who works at Samsung SDS, will appear on You Quiz. The two, who attracted attention for their resemblance, are actual twin brothers born 300 seconds apart, and even Yu Jae-seok was reportedly unable to hide his surprise, saying, "You really look exactly the same."
With 21 years as a French chef and 23 years as a Samsung salesman, the two twins who walked completely different paths will reveal their special life stories. Older brother Lee Dong-jun will talk about how, after a wandering time dreaming of an orange-generation lifestyle, he found his dream of becoming a chef and why he appeared on Culinary Class Wars to show his son with developmental disabilities a father who cooks. Younger brother Lee Dong-ha will share behind-the-scenes about how his reels, started to promote the company, conquered office workers' algorithms, and he will reveal why he compared his brother to "a miniature Chairman Lee Jae-yong." Family members' real reactions watching the viral "Manager Kim Reels" on site will add to the laughter.
The deep brotherly affection and family stories of siblings who have supported each other's lives will continue. Lee Dong-ha's heartfelt story about supporting his older brother's tuition and living expenses when he decided at age 30 to study culinary arts in the United States will deliver deep emotion. In addition, Lee Dong-jun, who left the kitchen for eight years to go to the United States for his son with developmental disabilities, recalls when his son was first diagnosed and confessed, "I felt the terror of the future disappearing," leaving everyone moved. Viewers will see the story of how Lee Dong-jun's view of life changed through his son and the new dreams of younger brother Lee Dong-ha, who stood by his brother, a story that even moved Yu Jae-seok to tears.
The story of Professor Kim Woong-han, a legend in pediatric cardiac surgery and a world-renowned thoracic surgeon, also draws attention. Professor Kim will share stories of standing on the frontline of life, having treated about 8,000 pediatric cardiac patients over 35 years, along with concerns about the reality of pediatric medical care. Although 8 out of 1,000 newborns are born with congenital heart disease, there are only 15 pediatric cardiac specialists in the country. Professor Kim mentions the reality of the so-called "pediatric emergency room carousel," candidly discussing why fewer doctors choose pediatric thoracic surgery and the burdens medical staff must bear. With retirement 1 year and 6 months away, his concern that "there is no next generation for me" also draws attention.
Though he received much praise for life-saving surgeries, a heartbreaking story about learning of his son's heart disease belatedly will also be revealed. Professor Kim will recount the guilt and burden of not having recognized his son's heart disease in time and how he personally performed surgery on his then two-year-old son. He will discuss how his attitude toward caregivers changed after the surgery and give an update on his son, now a man in his 20s. He will also share moving stories of fighting societal prejudice for patients with one atrium and one ventricle. In addition, viewers will see Professor Kim Woong-han's hopeful stories, including a first-ever Himalayan climb with heart disease patients.
Actor Kim Kangwoo and former national team soccer player Ki Sung-yueng will appear on You Quiz as in-laws on broadcast for the first time. Behind-the-scenes of the in-laws appearing together, which even their wives did not expect, and the special stories the two have built over 13 years will be revealed.
Along with the first meeting episode of the two, who are in-laws with an 11-year age difference and were noted for their resemblance, there is the surprising anecdote that Ki Sung-yueng was a long-time fan but actually opposed the marriage. You will also hear the decisive line that led Ki Sung-yueng to receive the in-laws' permission to marry, and the support tips of "devoted lover" Kim Kangwoo, who rose to 1 million YouTube subscribers in a year. The behind-the-scenes of married life, in which Ki Sung-yueng, eight years younger, started growing his hair for his actor wife Han Hye-jin, and the secret to monopolizing his mother-in-law's affection will add to the laughter with the two's cheerful family stories.
At 38, Ki Sung-yueng, who is still active, will share his candid story. Despite eyes asking, "Isn't it time to stop now?", he explains why he still roams the pitch and, saying, "It is also right to give my place to younger players," candidly reveals the worries and honest feelings of a veteran player approaching retirement. He will share various behind-the-scenes from his time as national team captain, including the full story of the kimbap disappearance incident involving Son Heung-min, his frank impressions after visiting the CONCACAF World Cup venues, and his outspoken views on Korean soccer.
Kim Kangwoo also draws attention by revealing his current status as an actor who transformed into the role of "Kim Chun-chu" in a grand historical drama and by sharing his anti-aging secret, the "10-year delete juice" recipe. Audiences can look forward to the honest stories and laughter-filled chemistry between the two that cannot be heard anywhere else.
Ki Sung-yueng and Han Hye-jin are an eight-year age-gap couple; they married in Aug. 2013 and have a daughter. In addition, Kim Kangwoo married Han Mu-young, the older sister of actor Han Hye-jin, in 2010, and they have two sons.
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