tvN's ‘You Quiz on the Block’ brings diverse life stories to viewers.
In the 310th episode of ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (hereafter ‘You Quiz’), which airs on the 10th, dancer Park Jisoo, whose stage is wherever she stands, the national band DAY6 celebrating their 10th anniversary, and the star of the drama ‘The Chef of the Tyrant’, Lim Yoona, will appear.
Park Jisoo, who gained attention with her performance on the ‘Military Train’ stage that captivated Celeb Five, will meet Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho. With her extraordinary presence showcased through her ecstatic dance, Park Jisoo will share the story of how she chose the path of a ‘military officer’ after dreaming of becoming a choreographer during her school days.
She will talk about her passion for dance, which she couldn't let go of even while studying for 10 hours a day, and her journey to becoming a vibrant dancer. The amusing episode of how her ‘burdensome’ main job caused her to lose contact with a crush, along with the cheerful story of her mother who shouts ‘Let’s play until we die’, is expected to add more laughter. From her stage that swept the ‘National Singing Contest’ to a dance parade showcasing her fully charged energy, all of Park Jisoo's lively stories can be seen in the main broadcast.
The story of the national band DAY6, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, is also drawing attention. The members of DAY6 will look back on their journey over the past 10 years, from starting with a performance in a small theater with 150 seats to selling out concerts for 40,000 people. The debut story of how they formed a team with leader Sungjin, Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon, as well as the behind-the-scenes struggles of forming a band in unexpected situations after entering JYP, where they had to practice instruments for over 100 hours a week, will be revealed. Additionally, the confession that their first settlement amount was only 3,600 won amidst the initially poor reactions, and the members' efforts to create word-of-mouth to make their faces known will resonate deeply.
The growth narrative of DAY6, which established itself as a national band singing about youth, is also noteworthy. The ‘EVERY DAY6’ project, which fiercely released two self-composed songs every month since 2017, and the efforts and sweat the members shed to overcome the perception of being a ‘fake band’ are expected to leave a deep impression. The honest feelings the members had when leader Sungjin announced his hiatus in 2020, the emotional moment of reuniting as a complete group after military service, and the behind-the-scenes stories of their representative songs like ‘You Were Beautiful’ and ‘So That You Can Be a Page’ that created a reverse run myth after seven years will also be revealed. The stage of DAY6's precious hit songs to celebrate their 10th anniversary, along with the first broadcast of their new song ‘Dream Bus’, is also raising expectations. Along with this, viewers will be able to see the heartfelt sincerity of the members shared through tears as they look back on the past 10 years during this broadcast.
The story of Lim Yoona, the star of the drama ‘The Chef of the Tyrant’, which has topped the charts in 42 countries worldwide and is breaking its own viewership ratings every episode, will also be featured. Lim Yoona, who plays the role of French chef Yeon Ji-young, who time slips to the past, shares her dedication and passion, stating, “I tried to do 95% of the cooking acting myself,” as she took cooking classes for three months to immerse herself in her character. From her honest story of checking the ratings as soon as she wakes up every morning to the behind-the-scenes of the gochujang eating scene that was born from her idea, the chemistry with her rising partner Lee Chae-min, and amusing happenings outside of the drama will be revealed. Lim Yoona's unexpected side, which went wild with excitement during the wrap party, is also expected to add more laughter.
This year marks Lim Yoona's 18th year since her debut, having debuted as the center of the girl group Girls' Generation, and she is now enjoying a dazzling peak as an actress, to the point where the phrase ‘Now is the Era of Yoona’ is being used. With a solid filmography built through about 20 works, including ‘You Are My Destiny’, ‘Cooperation’, ‘Exit’, and ‘The Chef of the Tyrant’, Lim Yoona will convey her belief that “the most important thing is that I do well,” overcoming the preconceived notions about being an ‘idol-turned-actor’ with her skills. Ahead of the upcoming 20th anniversary of Girls' Generation, discussions about full group activities, as well as relatable generational talks with Girls' Generation members who debuted in their teens and are now in their 30s, will add more interest. Additionally, Lim Yoona's surprise spoiler about the future developments of ‘The Chef of the Tyrant’ and her romance with Lee Heon (Lee Chae-min), saying, “I think I will shed tears,” is expected to further raise anticipation for the main broadcast.
tvN's ‘You Quiz on the Block’ airs every Wednesday at 8:45 PM.
[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]
