tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' captivated viewers with a meeting of the national gold medal trio, the legendary quote girl, and actress Han Gain.
In the 282nd episode of 'You Quiz on the Block' aired on the 19th, South Korean short track national team members Park Ji-won, Kim Gi-lie, and Jang Seong-woo, along with the student Yoon Joo-eun who left a legendary quote six years ago, and actress Han Gain shared a variety of stories.
The broadcast ranked first in the same time slot across all cable channels, including general programming, based on metropolitan and national household standards, and achieved the highest viewership rating among all channels, including terrestrial, for the target demographic of men and women aged 20-49. (Nielsen Korea, based on paid platforms)
Park Ji-won, Kim Gi-lie, and Jang Seong-woo, who swept medals in the short track event at the '2025 Harbin Winter Asian Games', drew attention with behind-the-scenes stories. In particular, Kim Gi-lie attracted attention by wearing the golden helmet, which is only given to the world number one during the competition. Park Ji-won, who also owns a golden helmet, revealed that he did not wear it because "it felt strangely heavy. It felt like the weight of a crown." In contrast, Kim Gi-lie confidently stated, "I didn't feel that way. I think I wore it to show that 'I am Kim Gi-lie'," which drew laughter. On that day, Jang Seong-woo shared the story of how he earned the nickname 'Clean-topia' from Park Ji-won due to his clean appearance, and Kim Gi-lie revealed that he received a shout-out from his long-time fan, Kia Tigers player Kim Do-young, which also garnered interest.
Yoon Joo-eun, the 9-year-old girl who delivered creative quotes in front of a fish-shaped bread truck six years ago, returned as a second-year middle school student. At that time, she left quotes such as "God has given me everything without reservation" and "Love is the feeling that suddenly makes you want to hug someone." Reflecting on her past statements, Yoon Joo-eun said, "Love is not just a feeling that makes you want to hug someone; it's an emotion that can be understood without being expressed, but I think I couldn't articulate that," which once again impressed Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho. Particularly, her younger sister Yoon Go-eun, who appeared with her, also made a strong impression with her unique sensitivity, saying, "I want to have true love (beyond idol goods)" and "I want to be an adult who aligns with the direction of the world, not its speed." Aspiring to be a webtoon artist, Yoon Joo-eun gifted portraits to the two MCs, and Yoo Jae-suk smiled with satisfaction at the comment that he resembled Choo Young-woo.
Han Gain attracted attention by revealing her journey to becoming a 'Free Woman'. With her candid and unfiltered talk, which even Yoo Jae-suk acknowledged, she made viewers laugh. Recently shedding her mystique, Han Gain has been showcasing her down-to-earth charm through her YouTube channel 'Free Woman Han Gain', stating, "When I was young, I wanted to be a devoted daughter, and after just studying as a student, I became a celebrity. After getting married and having children, I started to feel a desire to find freedom, albeit belatedly," sharing that she had lived a life without freedom until then. When Yoo Jae-suk mentioned the memorable content of the 'Lee Myung-hwa (Lalal) makeover' video, Han Gain also chose it as her favorite video, saying, "My husband is shocked, but I feel so free now that I've escaped the pressure of having to look pretty as an actress."
Han Gain, who drew attention for marrying Yeon Jeong-hoon at the young age of 24, confessed that she wanted to build a stable family after seeing Yeon Jeong-hoon's harmonious family. She shared her honest story of understanding her mother's sacrifices during her childhood only after becoming a mother of two children, recalling the difficult moments she faced after experiencing three miscarriages in one year. Han Gain revealed, "There has never been a moment without ups and downs. I really fell apart," expressing her deep affection for her two children.
Meanwhile, next week's broadcast is expected to feature the image of a top instructor, Joo Hye-yeon, Harbin gold medalist and figure prince Cha Jun-hwan, Dr. Won Deok-hee from Toy Hospital, Chairman Kim Jong-il, and Professor Ross King, founder of the Korean Village in the U.S., raising anticipation. tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' airs every Wednesday at 8:45 PM.
[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
