tvN variety show You Quiz on the Block is delivering warmth through positive influence.
On the 12th, the 355th episode of tvN You Quiz on the Block (directors Heo Gang-seok, Kim Ji-young; writer Lee Un-ju) recorded an average nationwide household rating of 4.3% and a peak of 5.7%, and an average of 4.2% and a peak of 5.4% in the Seoul metropolitan area, ranking first in its time slot including cable·comprehensive channels. it also ranked first in the tvN target men and women 2049 ratings across all channels in the same time slot, including terrestrial broadcasters, once again proving its strength as a Wednesday variety show. (Nielsen Korea, paid platform standard)
The episode was themed "dreams are powerful." guests ranged from comedian Lee Seon-min, who reached his peak 10 years after his debut, to world-renowned director Christopher Nolan and actor Matt Damon, who collaborated on the film Odyssey, and writer Jeon Gyeong-cheol, the "Peter Pan father" who has long struggled for his son with severe autism, who met Yu Jae-seok to share their lives and dreams.
In particular, Jeon Gyeong-cheol's story resonated deeply with viewers. Jeon, who has cared for his son—who is 27 years old but has a mental age of about two—alone for more than 20 years, revealed that even while battling illness he searched facilities nationwide for a place where his son could live independently.
From the desperate journey of knocking on the doors of 1,000 facilities nationwide for more than a year for his son to the process of finally securing a place for him like a miracle, the father's deep love and devotion were conveyed intact, bringing tears to viewers' eyes.
Immediately after the broadcast, donations continued through Jeon Gyeong-cheol's social media, turning the sincerity conveyed by You Quiz into actual sharing. beyond a single episode, it moved viewers' hearts and prompted action, making You Quiz's positive influence felt once again.
Director Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon also participated in meaningful giving through You Quiz. the two said they would donate the 100,000 won prize money they received after participating in the quiz to enable underprivileged children to watch movies.
After filming, Nolan delivered a message along the lines of "sometimes a single movie can change someone's life," emphasizing the power and potential of film. he added that he hoped everyone could experience the inspiration and new perspectives that movies offer in theaters, adding to the warmth.
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