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Song Il-gook's triplets exploded
The 251st episode of 'You Quiz on the Block', 'Korea is shaking', which aired on the 3rd, ranked first in the same time slot on all channels, including terrestrial channels, with an average of 7.8% and a peak of 12.2% based on households in the metropolitan area, the highest record for 'You Quiz' in 2024. was renewed. It broke the highest viewership rating since the launch of 'You Quiz', reaching 6.8% among households nationwide and a peak of 10.7%. It was also revealed that it received a lot of love, ranking first in the same time slot on all channels, including terrestrial channels, in both the metropolitan area and nationwide in viewership ratings among 2049 men and women, which is tvN's target.
On this day's broadcast, Professor John Plankel, an American professor who teaches Korean literature and Korea's first jiu-jitsu master, insect researcher Park Seon-jae, who delves into the love bug, and actor Song Il-gook and triplets Daehan, Minguk, and Manse were present. First, Professor John Frankl confessed his love for Korean literature, saying that he has been studying Korea through literature since he first came to Korea in 1988. He also told his dramatic life story, including how he first encountered Jiu-Jitsu and how he first spread Jiu-Jitsu in Korea and fostered numerous students. Above all, it attracted attention by conveying the deep meaning that basic skills are the most important in both literature and jiu-jitsu.
Seon-jae Park, head of the outbreak research team at the National Institute of Biological Resources, who studies 'love bugs (red-backed velvet flies)', focused attention with an interesting story about bugs. In order to keep 'love bugs' away, they also gave useful tips such as minimizing ambient lighting and wearing dark-colored clothes when going out. In addition, it added interest by introducing the reason for the large outbreak of Tinkerbell (Oriental mayfly), midget, and stick insects, as well as the large outbreak of bugs that hit the world. In particular, the beneficial effects of bugs on the ecosystem were introduced and meaningful thoughts on the coexistence of nature and humans were shared.
Song Il-guk, who reminisced about his debut, said that he took four attempts to go to art school, but ended up being accepted into the theater and film department, attracting the attention of viewers and the triplets. He confessed that he had been concentrating on raising children since 2016, and that it had become difficult for him to show his side as actor Song Il-gook. Afterwards, he personally attended musical auditions and introduced himself as living a passionate life through work and raising children. In particular, he shared his honest thoughts on life, saying that his goal in life is to be a good husband to his wife, a father who is not ashamed, and a person who lives faithfully in his work.
In particular, the interview of Daehan, Minguk, and Manse, in which Song Il-gook said that he carries Dr. Oh Eun-young's Ten Commandments in his wallet and conveyed his gratitude and respect for his father Song Il-gook, was recorded as the best minute of the day's broadcast, reaching the highest viewership rating of 12.2%.
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr
