'Brain Academy' has established itself as a quiz show bursting with knowledge and fun from its very first broadcast.
On the 29th, the Channel A entertainment program 'Brain Academy' featured six 'celebrity brains' - Jeon Hyun-moo, Ha Seok-jin, Lee Sang-yeob, Yoon So-hee, Hwang Je-sung, and Gweido - coming together to solve quizzes with 'architectural expert' Professor Yoo Hyun-joon, sharing exciting stories.
In the 'team competition', they unfortunately got eliminated on question 4, and after switching to the 'individual competition', Jeon Hyun-moo took first place and received a special gift prepared by Professor Yoo Hyun-joon. Throughout this process, the nonstop 'brainy chemistry' and knowledge talks provided viewers with enjoyable and beneficial entertainment.
On this day, 'language brain' Jeon Hyun-moo, 'engineering brain' Ha Seok-jin, 'history brain' Lee Sang-yeob, 'gifted brain' Yoon So-hee, 'twist brain' Hwang Je-sung, and 'science brain' Gweido met in the studio for the first time, declaring, "We came prepared to use our brains," with ambitious statements.
Jeon Hyun-moo explained, "From now on, 'Brain Academy' will be conducted as a team competition, and if all questions are answered correctly, a prize of 3 million won and a knowledge medal will be awarded." Immediately after, Professor Yoo Hyun-joon, an 'icon of architecture' with a Harvard degree and over 1.37 million YouTube subscribers, appeared as the expert and received a standing ovation.
Greeting the members warmly, Professor Yoo Hyun-joon proclaimed, "Architecture reflects the society of its time. Let's explore how architecture became a power throughout different eras," opening the curtain on the glamorous quiz show.
The first question was to "identify the building on the satellite map that matches the keyword," with the keyword being "a temple for all gods." Following this, a detailed satellite map was revealed, and Ha Seok-jin immediately muttered, "Since it's Rome, that must be the Pantheon?" To which Yoon So-hee exclaimed, "Can I answer that?" and immediately shouted the correct answer.
With Ha Seok-jin and Yoon So-hee showcasing fantastic chemistry by answering the first question correctly, the second question presented the keyword "a building that donates 1.5 million euros a year." Jeon Hyun-moo guessed, "It sounds like tourism revenue," while Yoon So-hee calculated, "That's about 2.2 billion won." During this, Ha Seok-jin realized it was the 'Trevi Fountain' and inferred, "I guess they collect the coins thrown in and donate them." Yoon So-hee agreed, "That makes sense. Since it's 6 million won a day, it's possible," and answered correctly.
Right after, Ha Seok-jin made an unexpected confession, saying, "I like to go on virtual trips using satellite images alone," and Lee Sang-yeob joked, "I just came back from Rome for my honeymoon this year, and I didn't know that." Jeon Hyun-moo then teased, "Sang-yeob probably only saw his wife~," adding warmth to the atmosphere.
As the quiz excitement heated up, the next question was to "find the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris among six photos." After looking at the photos, Yoon So-hee confidently stated, "Number 3 is the answer! There are many shops around Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Seine River is on the right," showcasing her keen observation skills. Professor Yoo Hyun-joon praised, "Seeing you deduce, you are intellectuals."
He then posed the daunting question 4, "Arrange these buildings in order of height." Gweido began reasoning with scientific knowledge, saying, "Galileo Galilei conducted experiments at the Leaning Tower of Pisa," while Jeon Hyun-moo jumped up from his seat to demonstrate 'eyeballing' the heights, but everyone failed to win the prize and 'knowledge medal.' Professor Yoo Hyun-joon then announced, "From now on, we will switch to individual competition," and Jeon Hyun-moo immediately raised his hand and correctly answered the question.
As the competition intensified, Professor Yoo Hyun-joon discussed the 'Colosseum' and posed the quiz, "What is the main material that increased the durability of Roman concrete, along with seawater and quicklime?" Various incorrect answers like reed and bone were suggested, but Yoon So-hee, deep in thought, answered "volcanic ash," surprising even Professor Yoo Hyun-joon.
Next, Professor Yoo Hyun-joon began, "This building is a 13th-century structure in Granada, Spain, which I personally consider the best building." Upon hearing this, Jeon Hyun-moo muttered, "Isn't it the 'Alhambra Palace' from the drama starring Hyun-bin?" However, the quiz was about "What is the most important physical function of the fountain in this palace?" and Ha Seok-jin answered, "Temperature control. It acts like an air conditioner," getting it right.
Finally, the question arose, "The architect who designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris created another world-renowned building symbolizing a different city. What is this building?" Lee Sang-yeob referenced history, saying, "The Statue of Liberty?"
At that moment, Jeon Hyun-moo interjected, "I shouted 'the answer' first," and asked, "Could it be the Statue of Liberty?" As a result, Jeon Hyun-moo, who answered two questions correctly in the individual competition, took first place. He humorously remarked, "Even if I try to be humble, my knowledge is just too vast... I'll hold back next week~," bursting with pride and bringing laughter until the end.
From the very first episode, Channel A's 'Brain Academy' rapidly charged viewers with rich knowledge and fun, airing every Thursday at 10 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
