Singer and actress Lim Yoona reveals behind-the-scenes stories from 'The Tyrant's Chef' and previews the 20th anniversary of Girls' Generation.
On the 10th at 8:45 PM, the tvN entertainment program 'You Quiz on the Block' (directed by Kwak Cheong-ah and Hong Jin-joo, written by Lee Eon-joo) will feature Park Ji-soo, a dancer whose standing place becomes the stage, the national band DAY6 celebrating their 10th anniversary, and the star of the drama 'The Tyrant's Chef', Lim Yoona, who has captivated audiences worldwide.
Park Ji-soo, who gained attention with the 'Military Train' stage that engulfed Celeb Five, meets Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho. Park Ji-soo, who made a striking entrance with a trance dance, shares 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 her crush, along with the cheerful story of her mother who shouts 'Let's play hard', is expected to add more laughter. Viewers can look forward to all of Park Ji-soo's lively stories, including a dance parade showcasing her fully charged energy, on the broadcast.
The story of the national band DAY6, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, is also drawing attention. The members of DAY6 reflect on their journey over the past 10 years, from starting with a small theater performance of 150 seats to selling out concerts for 40,000 people.
The debut story of how leader Sungjin, along with Young K, Wonpil, and Dowoon, formed the team, as well as the unexpected circumstances they faced after entering JYP and the struggles they went through while practicing instruments for over 100 hours a week, will be revealed. Additionally, the heartfelt confession about their first settlement amounting to only 3,600 won during the early days of their debut, and the members' efforts to create word-of-mouth to gain recognition will resonate deeply with viewers.
The growth narrative of DAY6, which established itself as a national band singing about youth, is also noteworthy. The 'EVERY DAY6' project, where they released two self-composed songs every month since 2017, and the effort and sweat the members poured in to overcome the perception of being a 'fake band' are expected to leave a deep impression.
The honest feelings of the members when leader Sungjin announced his hiatus in 2020, the emotional moment of reuniting as a complete group after their military service, and the behind-the-scenes stories of their representative songs like 'You Were Beautiful' and 'So That We Can Be One Page' that made a comeback after seven years will also be shared. The stage of DAY6's precious hit songs celebrating their 10th anniversary, along with the broadcast premiere of their new song 'Dream Bus', is raising expectations. Viewers will also be able to witness the heartfelt sincerity of the members as they reflect on the past 10 years during this broadcast.
The story of Lim Yoona, the star of the globally popular drama 'The Tyrant's Chef', which has reached number one in 42 countries and is breaking its own viewership records 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 as the center of the girl group Girls' Generation, and she is now enjoying a brilliant peak as an actress, to the point where the phrase 'Now is the Yoona era' is being used. Having built a solid filmography through about 20 works, including 'You Are My Destiny', 'Cooperation', 'Exit', and 'The Tyrant's Chef', Lim Yoona will convey her belief that "the most important thing is that I just need to do well," overcoming the preconceived notions about being an 'idol-turned-actor' with her skills.
With the upcoming 20th anniversary of Girls' Generation, discussions about full-group activities, as well as relatable generational talks with the members of Girls' Generation who debuted in their teens and are now in their thirties, add more interest. Additionally, Lim Yoona's surprise spoiler about the future developments of 'The Tyrant's Chef' and her romance with Lee Heon (Lee Chae-min), saying, "I think I will shed tears," further heightens anticipation for the broadcast.
tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' airs every Wednesday at 8:45 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
