Director Jang Hang-jun expressed his concerns about directing his first historical drama.
On the October 4th episode of tvN's variety show 'You Quiz on the Block', airing at 8:45 PM, episode 330 will feature Lee Hyo-won, the pioneer of OCN's groundbreaking top subtitles, statistical physicist Professor Kim Bum-jun, director Jang Hang-jun, who returns with the film 'The Man Who Lives with the King', and veteran actor Lee Deok-hwa.
Lee Hyo-won, known for his innovative top subtitles on OCN, will appear on 'You Quiz'. As the programming director for the OCN movie channel, Lee first attempted the eye-catching 'top subtitles', which became a sensation. His witty captions received reactions like "brilliant" and "genius", leading to numerous requests for him to appear on 'You Quiz'. He will reveal the background behind his creative subtitles for films like 'Shaolin Soccer', 'The Man from Nowhere', '28 Days Later', 'Home Alone 2', and 'Extreme Job'.
Even Lee himself was amazed by his daring captions, and Yoo Jae-suk admitted, "They make you stop channel surfing." The show will also explore why OCN puts so much effort into these one-liners, with Lee sharing his dedication to crafting the perfect phrase. Viewers will also get a glimpse of the struggles of a 10-year movie channel veteran and see the custom 'You Quiz' top subtitles he created.
Director Jang Hang-jun, known for 'The Man Who Lives with the King', will share his experiences of tackling his first historical drama. As he completes this unprecedented project, Jang reveals both excitement and pressure, capturing the audience's attention.
Receiving high praise from critic Lee Dong-jin for the first time, Jang couldn't hide his excitement, wondering, "Am I finally succeeding?" His chemistry with close friend Yoo Jae-suk, who playfully keeps him grounded, adds humor to the show.
The episode will also unveil the casting story of Park Ji-hoon as Danjong, the surprising star-studded lineup that even shocked Yoo Jae-suk, and a candid comment from Jang's wife, writer Kim Eun-hee. Jang's unique filming principle of having no one shout on set and his sincere approach, believing "this could be my last work", will be highlighted. The episode will also share touching memories of Jang crying with his family over a film he prepared for five years and anecdotes of receiving unexpected kindness from his mother-in-law, showcasing Jang's relatable and humorous storytelling.
'You Quiz on the Block' airs every Wednesday at 8:45 PM.
Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr