'You Quiz on the Block' had a broadcasting accident.
Former weightlifter Jang Mi-ran appeared as a guest in the 182nd episode of tvN's entertainment show 'You Quiz on the Block', which aired on the 22nd, in a special feature titled 'How to fight and win against a genius.'
On this day, Jang Mi-ran appeared with a different appearance than when she was a player and attracted attention. In response to Yoo Jae-seok's surprise, Jang Mi-ran said, "There are people who don't believe me even when I tell them that I'm right. I even showed them my resident registration card," and added, "I lost muscle mass compared to when I was a player, and I lost weight because I ate moderately and exercised as well." The reason for omission was explained.
He made people laugh by saying, "I only intentionally cut out yesterday," and added, "My friend told me that I only had to (diet) a day before. I only did it a day before and it didn't seem to have much of an effect. I completely believed that, but it seems not to be the case."
After retiring in 2013, Jang Mi-ran is currently serving as a professor in the Department of Physical Education at Yongin University. It was his first entertainment appearance 10 years after retirement. When asked why he decided to appear on TV after such a long time, he said, "Actually, I am so grateful that I received many offers to appear on TV, both while I retired and studied in the U.S. and after I returned."
He continued, "A while ago, a drama contacted me saying they wanted to use my Athens-Beijing scene. A lot of people watched that drama," and mentioned the JTBC drama 'The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family.'
In the drama, Jin Do-jun (played by Song Joong-ki) mentioned the news of Jang Mi-ran's participation in the Athens Olympics to Seo Min-young (Shin Hyun-bin) and said, "If Jang Mi-ran wins a silver medal, then we will meet again. When (Jang Mi-ran) goes to the Beijing Olympics, we will get married too." “Let’s do it. When we go to the London Olympics, there will be a child next to us,” he confessed.
Regarding this, Jang Mi-ran said, "For the first time in 10 years, I heard from people around me that they were proud of me. My close friends said, 'There are people who are curious about you, so I hope you come out once in a while.' When I think about it, it has been 10 years since I retired and I am a member of 'You Quiz.' “The writers spoke on the phone, and they allowed me to open my mind, so I decided to come forward,” he said.
Afterwards, Jang Mi-ran was born into a famous business family and started weightlifting at the recommendation of her parents. She showed talent from the beginning and took 3rd place in the national competition in 6 months, and has been in 1st place ever since, and it has been 4 years since she started exercising. It was reported that he was selected as a member of the national team.
Jang Mi-ran, who garnered attention for greeting with a bloody hand after winning a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, said, "Actually, I had a blood blister, but it burst while I was competing. I was covered in blood, but they asked me to take a picture, so I waved my hand without even knowing it was there. "The wound wasn't as big as it looked, but it caused an uproar in Korea. I think people felt sorry for it, remembered it, and supported it more than I did," he said, revealing the behind-the-scenes story.
Also, he was worried about losing weight at the time, so he bought a refrigerator in Greece and brought it to his lodgings. When he came to Korea, he brought it with him and used it well until he retired from the athletes' village, causing laughter.
Jang Mi-ran chose the 2007 World Championships as a particularly memorable competition. This is because of Mu Shuangshuang, a rival Chinese player who defeated Jang Mi-ran at the 2006 Doha Asian Games. Jang Mi-ran recalled, “The heavyweights are all like big mountains, but after losing them, it felt like an even bigger mountain. ‘I don’t think I’ll be able to climb over it again.’ (I thought).”
He continued, "I went to the 2007 World Championships, and when I saw that player working out, I was so nervous. I played thinking, 'I shouldn't look at that player,' but I felt comfortable only when that player made a mistake, so before that, I said, 'Drop it, drop it.' It was in my heart. For a moment, I thought I wanted to drop it, but I was so embarrassed. It was a shame that only I knew. I was embarrassed to say that I wanted her to fail no matter what effort she made because I wanted to be first. 'Mushuangshuang, do everything you prepared, I will too. “I felt comfortable because I thought ‘Tenny’,” he said.
Jang Mi-ran later said, "I don't remember much" about her game, and "I was really enjoying it." At that time, Jang Mi-ran achieved another world record, increasing 1 kg from her own record. Although she recorded the same total weight as Mu Shuangshuang, the gold medal went to Jang Mi-ran, who was 20 kg lighter.
Jang Mi-ran said, "I finished the match that evening, and for the first time in my life, I couldn't sleep. The excitement and pounding still remained in my heart. When I thought about why, I thought, 'I had a really good match. I had a great match.' I hoped it wouldn't happen, and after focusing on my record rather than these things, satisfaction is important.' I think it was a time when I learned that. 'This is how a game should be played, so it's a good game.' That's what's left," he said, leaving a touching impression.
On this day's broadcast, while Jang Mi-ran was talking about the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where she won the gold medal, an accident occurred where the previous episode, the 181st 'Emergency' episode, was suddenly broadcast. Regarding this, the production team said in a subtitle, "The broadcast is being delayed due to circumstances of the broadcasting company. 'You Quiz on the Block' will resume broadcasting shortly. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and hope for the viewers' understanding." I asked for your understanding.
However, the broadcast did not resume in the end, and "We would like to inform you that today's main broadcast of 'You Quiz on the Block' will be suspended due to circumstances of the broadcasting company. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to viewing. We will do our best to prepare for the broadcast to prevent this from happening again in the future." “I will do it.” The apology ended exactly as it was said.
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr