‘You Quiz on the Block’ has set a remarkable record by surpassing 5.1 billion cumulative views ahead of its highly anticipated 300th episode.
Since its first broadcast in August 2018, the tvN entertainment program ‘You Quiz on the Block’ has established itself as a beloved national variety show, consistently receiving viewers' love for seven years by sharing honest conversations with guests from various walks of life, including the charismatic Yoo Jae-suk and the charming Jo Se-ho. As the 300th special episode approaches, airing on the 2nd and 9th, we take a look at the program's outstanding achievements in numbers.
▲ Online Cumulative Views Surpass 5.1 Billion, Cumulative Viewing Time Exceeds 480 Million Hours
‘You Quiz on the Block’ (hereafter referred to as ‘You Quiz’) has positioned itself as a representative talk show of South Korea by engaging in conversations with guests of various professions, ages, and charms. The program not only features humorous talks with trending personalities but also highlights the unsung heroes who protect our daily lives, providing great resonance and emotional impact.
Amidst the viewers' intense interest, the cumulative online views related to the program have exceeded 5.1 billion, proving its solid popularity, while the cumulative viewing time has set a record of over 480 million hours (as of May 31, 2025, combining YouTube and Naver TV). Additionally, numerous videos related to ‘You Quiz’ have shown their strength by ranking in the YouTube trending videos list.
▲ Ranked 1st in Non-Drama Popularity for a Total of 42 Times
The program continues its unstoppable run in popularity rankings. According to the FUNdex survey by Good Data Corporation (from January 2022 to May 2025), ‘You Quiz’ has been ranked in the top 10 of the TV-OTT non-drama popularity for a total of 150 times over the 178-week counting period. Among them, it achieved the 1st place a total of 42 times, confirming its status as the single program with the most appearances in the non-drama popularity rankings.
▲ Awarded ‘Program of the Year in Talk Variety’ for Four Consecutive Years
The program has also achieved remarkable success in awards. Starting with its win at the AACA (Asian Academy Creative Awards) in 2019, ‘You Quiz’ has continued to receive recognition at various prestigious award ceremonies, including the Baeksang Arts Awards.
Most recently, it was named ‘Program of the Year in Talk Variety’ at the 2024 Brand Awards, marking its fourth consecutive win, and it also won the ‘Viewer's Choice for Variety Program of the Year’ at the KCA Cultural and Entertainment Awards for two consecutive years.
▲ The Power of Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho, Who Have Been Together for 7 Years
The presence of the two MCs is also indispensable for ‘You Quiz’ to maintain its status as a representative talk show in South Korea. Yoo Jae-suk, who guides the overall flow of conversation, and Jo Se-ho, who invigorates the atmosphere with his witty questions, create a perfect combination that fosters a comfortable environment unique to ‘You Quiz’, making it a program that anyone would want to appear on. It has also proven its worth as a program that international stars seek out when visiting Korea.
Thanks to this, ‘You Quiz’ consistently appears among the preferred programs for advertisers. Based on its influence as a representative talk show in South Korea, along with the likability and trustworthiness of its MCs, it continues to receive steady love calls from advertisers and sponsors. An industry insider mentioned, “After sponsorship, there is a significant increase in sales and search volume, leading to high satisfaction and repurchase rates.”
Meanwhile, ‘You Quiz on the Block’ will celebrate its 300th episode with a two-week special broadcast. The 300th special episodes airing on the 2nd and 9th will feature singer Lee Hyori, writer Park Cheon-hyu, who won six Tony Awards for the Korean original musical ‘Maybe Happy Ending’, the guests from ‘Sanel Hair Salon’ reuniting after seven years, actress Scarlett Johansson, who is beloved in Korea to the extent of having the nickname ‘Han-soon-i’, the legendary late-blooming scholar Dr. Gong Geun-sik, who became a space engineer after farming watermelons, and stories of guests recommended by viewers to celebrate the 300th episode.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
