WOODZ Opens Up About His Father's Passing and Career Journey on 'You Quiz on the Block'

Singer WOODZ shares the news of his father's passing.

The 334th episode of 'You Quiz on the Block' (directed by Heo Kang-seok and Kim Ji-young, written by Lee Eon-joo) features Buddhist monk Hosan, who has supported Korean snowboard medalists, singer WOODZ, who achieved a reverse charting phenomenon with a song he sang in the military, AI researcher and neuroscientist Professor Kim Dae-sik, and actor Lee Dong-hwi, known for his unique presence in every role.

Bongseonsa Temple's head monk Hosan, who has been supporting Korean snowboard medalists for 23 years, appears on 'You Quiz'. Known as the spiritual pillar for national snowboarders like Choi Ga-on, Kim Sang-gyeom, Yoo Seung-eun, and Lee Chae-woon, he shares how he entered the world of snowboarding with five ski season passes he received by chance and the background of the 'Dharma Cup Snowboard Competition' he started in 2003 and has continued for 23 years.

The episode also reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of athletes who participated in the competition as 'Dharma Kids' and grew into medalists, including a touching moment where athletes place medals around the monk's neck. Despite his dual life between the temple and the ski resort, Hosan shares his unique habits to stay true to his calling, as well as the story of the 'Victory Beads' he made for LG Twins baseball manager Yeom Kyung-yeop.

WOODZ (Cho Seung-youn), the artist behind the reverse charting phenomenon, also meets Yoo Jae-suk to share stories never heard before. Returning with his first full-length album and a new short hairstyle, WOODZ reveals the behind-the-scenes of his self-composed song 'Drowning', which he sang during his military service and became a hit.

He shares the unexpected impact of the song, saying, "I never imagined it would change my life," and performs an impromptu a cappella version of 'Drowning' along with a dance segment, heating up the atmosphere. The episode also delves into WOODZ's 12-year journey in the music industry, from his time as a soccer prodigy studying in Brazil at 14, to his pursuit of a music career through over 50 auditions, and his three years as a YG trainee.

WOODZ also opens up about achieving his debut dream only to face a sudden halt in his career and the time he hit rock bottom following his father's passing. He recalls feeling like "an empty shell" and shares the story of returning to Korea with his father's ashes after hearing the news of his passing abroad. Additionally, he reveals unexpected behind-the-scenes stories from his appearance on 'Show Me the Money 5' and the moment his mother encouraged him not to give up on his music career. WOODZ's candid story of enduring long hours, akin to the '10,000-hour rule', and finally reaching his prime with 'Drowning' is shared.

tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' airs every Wednesday at 8:45 PM.

Reporter Kim Se-a, Ten Asia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr