tvN’s ‘You Quiz on the Block’ brings diverse life stories to viewers.
In the 311th episode airing on the 17th, origami's youngest master Kim Ha-on, taxi driver Na Han-hee who delivers lunch boxes to elderly neighbors, chef Moon Kyung-hwan who achieved Michelin 1-star for five consecutive years in Tokyo after reading the comic book ‘Mr. Sushi King’, and actor Jo Woo-jin will appear.
Kim Ha-on, the youngest nationally certified origami master, will appear on ‘You Quiz’. Starting origami at the age of five, Kim Ha-on will share the story of how he came to challenge the origami certification exam, which is difficult even for adults, and introduce the various works he has completed so far.
His amazing skills, achieving a 100% synchronization rate with origami creations like a bison, bat, stag beetle, and dragon, as well as high-end mini cars, have reportedly left MC Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho in awe, returning them to their childhood. Kim Ha-on, who has a unique love for science and has won awards in invention competitions, will share his special dreams and the world of origami in the upcoming broadcast.
Na Han-hee, who delivers lunch boxes to elderly people during the day and drives a taxi at night, shares a deeply moving story. Having operated a volunteer organization while working as a taxi driver for seven years, he will reveal his warm story of taking care of lonely elderly people’s three meals a day with ‘the happiness of 10,000 won’ while standing by those in need.
An unforgettable moment when a terminally ill grandmother said, “Let’s hold hands and go to heaven together,” and a special bond formed when he met a passenger who later became involved in the volunteer organization will add to the emotional depth. The story of his mother, who prioritized helping neighbors even in their poor living conditions in a thatched-roof house, will also evoke strong feelings. Na Han-hee’s heartfelt sharing and warm life story are expected to resonate with viewers.
Chef Moon Kyung-hwan, who became a real sushi king after reading the comic book ‘Mr. Sushi King’, will also share his special story. Having received Michelin 1-star for five consecutive years in Japan, Chef Moon will reveal how he, as a country boy without dreams, was inspired by ‘Mr. Sushi King’ and began his journey to become a sushi master.
At the age of 24, he crossed over to Tokyo with just 1 million won, enduring language barriers and hardships, capturing attention with his challenging journey. From dramatically getting hired at the last sushi restaurant after spending all his savings to the moment he made sushi for the first time after five years of training, his story is expected to be intriguing.
His journey of practicing sushi every early morning and the story of opening his own shop nine years after arriving in Tokyo, fulfilling his dream, will deliver deep emotions. Notably, the fact that the first customer he met was the author of ‘Mr. Sushi King’, who led him into the world of sushi, and a surprise interview with the now-regular customer will add excitement. Viewers can look forward to Chef Moon Kyung-hwan’s story of achieving his dreams through ‘talent that works hard’ in the upcoming broadcast.
Jo Woo-jin, who left a strong impression with the line “Slice one fish~” ten years ago, has now transformed into a representative actor of South Korea, and his honest story will be revealed. Jo Woo-jin, who showcased a unique presence from the start with his ‘cave voice’, will share behind-the-scenes stories about an unexpected connection he made at Yoo Jae-suk and Kang Ki-young’s wedding.
Additionally, Jo Woo-jin, who returns in the movie ‘Boss’, will share a special experience of learning cooking secrets from chef Lee Kyung-rae for his role as a Chinese chef, along with various behind-the-scenes stories, including actor Lee Sung-min’s impersonations.
Viewers will also hear about Jo Woo-jin’s intense acting life over 27 years. He will reveal the arduous journey of pursuing his dream of becoming an actor after moving to the city with only 500,000 won after graduating high school. Having endured 16 years of anonymity without missing any part-time job, including working in an aluminum factory and a gas station, he will share anecdotes about self-promotion by visiting production companies and candidly express the feelings of “a sense of self-loathing greater than frustration” during his days as a supporting actor.
The touching memory of the day he received the casting news for the role of Jo Sang-moo in ‘Inside Men’ during his first audition after 15 years as an actor, and various behind-the-scenes stories of characters inspired by real people, including episodes with ‘Goblin’ character Yoon Kyung-ho, will also be revealed.
Jo Woo-jin will share his heartfelt feelings for his wife and daughter, who have stood by him for over ten years since his anonymous days, revealing the true story of actor Jo Woo-jin that we didn’t know.
‘You Quiz on the Block’ airs every Wednesday at 8:45 PM.
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today Reporter]
