A special episode of ‘Life Reversal’ will be aired on tvN‘s ‘You Quiz on the Block’.

The 279th episode of ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (abbreviated as ‘You Quiz’) that will air on the 5th will feature ballerino Jeon Min-cheol, chosen by the world’s best ballet company ‘Mariinsky’, singer Hwang Ga-ram, who achieved the legend of a chart-topping comeback with ‘I Am a Firefly’, actor Koo Sung-hwan, who is enjoying his prime after 20 years since his debut, and his pet dog Kkotbuni.

According to the production team, Jeon Min-cheol, who went from a boy who dreamed of ‘Billy Elliot’ to an extraordinary dancer for the world‘s best ‘Mariinsky Ballet’, will be appearing on ‘You Quiz’. Jeon Min-cheol, who is well known as a member of the ‘Talent Search Group’, will reveal his growth story of overcoming his father’s opposition and becoming a ballet superstar through hard work. The behind-the-scenes story of how he overcame his unfavorable physical condition by living with his feet bent and even sleeping in ballet shoes, as well as how he was able to join the world-class Russian Mariinsky Ballet, will also capture attention.


In particular, Mariinsky Ballet‘s ballet master Yuri Fateyev gave Jeon Min-cheol the highest praise, saying, “He will become one of the best dancers in the world.” You will also be able to see the ballet stage of world-class Jeon Min-cheol, who is also called the ‘Byeon Woo-seok of the ballet world’. It is said that not only Yoo Jae-seok but everyone on site was amazed by his feather-like jumps.

You can also hear the story of singer Hwang Ga-ram, who swept various music charts with ‘I am a Firefly’, on this day’s broadcast. Hwang Ga-ram tells the story of how he started singing after being a taekwondo athlete, and the story of how he came to Seoul from Masan with a passion for music. He also tells the story of how he lost 40kg due to living on the streets for 147 days during his unknown days, and the episode of how he never gave up on his dream of singing and practiced high notes by wandering around overpasses and trains while working various part-time jobs, which is touching. The story of Hwang Ga-ram‘s life reversal after a long period of obscurity and meeting his life song ‘I am a Firefly’ last year at the age of 40 will also deeply move and resonate. It is said that both Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho shed tears at the sight of Hwang Ga-ram passionately singing ‘I am a Firefly’ on site, making viewers curious about the details.


The story of Sung-hwan Koo, who is in his prime after 20 years since his debut and even won the 2024 Rookie of the Year award, is also drawing attention. Sung-hwan Koo, who is making his first talk show appearance in 20 years, enters ‘You Quiz’ with Kkotbuni and shows off his harmless ‘Mr. Koo (Koo Sung-hwan + uncle) wit. Expectations are high as he will tell honest stories about his prime after 20 years, including the ‘Parallel Theory’ (similar parts) with Byun Woo-seok, another main character who swept 2024 (a way of expressing guests on ‘You Quiz’). Also, the behind-the-scenes story of the first meeting with the companion dog Kkotbuni and the lovely Kkotbuni cam will be revealed.

You can also hear about his journey from his surprising past of dreaming of being a comedian to becoming an actor in his 21st year. Koo Seong-hwan will reveal an anecdote about how he pursued his dream of becoming an actor while working various short-term part-time jobs from loading and unloading parcel logistics to working as a telemarketer, and impresses Yoo Jae-suk with his positive mindset by saying, “I have never held on. I just worked happily.” He will also reveal the secret to happiness along with the special story of finding happiness in the small things of daily life.


You can also see the diverse charms of the pollution-free ‘Kkotbuni’, from the confession playlist of ‘Kkotbuni’, full of confession songs, to the live stage. Throughout the recording, Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho were said to have become ‘Koo Sung-hwan-holics’, saying, “We love each other so much”, making us even more curious about the show.

The show airs on Wednesday the 5th at 8:45 PM.

Reporter Hong Se-young, Donga.com projecthong@donga.com

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