SHINee Key “Family is my greatest asset”… First public release of his mother‘s diary (You Quiz)

TV Feb 12, 2025

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A special episode of ‘You Quiz on the Block’ will air on tvN.

The 280th episode of ‘You Quiz on the Block’ (abbreviated as ‘You Quiz’) that will air on the 12th will feature the real-life main character of the movie ‘Citizen Deok-hee’, Kim Sung-ja (‘You Quiz’‘s unique way of expressing cast members), the unparalleled comedian brothers Yang Se-hyung and Yang Se-chan who make South Korea laugh, and the entertainment industry’s all-rounder Key from SHINee and the great mother who raised him, Kim Sun-hee.

According to the production team, the real-life main character of the movie ‘Citizen Deok-hee’, Kim Sung-ja, who chased after a voice phishing ring to the end and brought them all down, will be appearing on ‘You Quiz’. Kim Sung-ja, who suffered approximately 32 million won in damages from voice phishing while raising three children and running a laundry in 2016, will reveal the behind-the-scenes story of how she tenaciously caught a Korean gang based in China, even going undercover. The story of how the voice phishing criminal who stole all of her assets contacted Kim Sung-ja for help, along with an actual recording, is expected to be revealed, drawing attention. The story of a mother‘s courage in enduring until the end for her children and the honest story of a daughter who had no choice but to watch her mother like that is drawing attention.


You can also meet the story of Yang Se-hyung and Yang Se-chan, the comedian brothers who make South Korea laugh, the ‘Yang Se Brothers’. The Yang brothers, who made everyone burst into laughter from the moment they appeared, saying, “I came to see Hyung Se-ho’s skills,” as well as the razor-sharp group dance of ‘Yang Hyeon-Yang Ha’ that they have been honing since childhood, make the two MCs Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho laugh with their nonstop tiki-taka. The colorful episodes worthy of brothers in the comedy world, including anecdotes from the playful and mischievous childhood of the two who are called the ‘Sons of Dongducheon’, the story of the younger brother Yang Se-chan who became a comedian because he wanted to be like his older brother, and the episode of becoming Hong Gil-dong of Daehangno, will make the living room burst into laughter.


The cheerful Yang brothers‘ family story also draws attention, from the mother, a painter and military sergeant who caught a golden eagle with her bare hands and sent a photo of a shooting instead of a flower, to the father, who is blunt but comforts his two sons. Yang Se-hyung, who once expressed his longing for his deceased father in a poem, also conveyed his special affection for his family along with the story of why he has not been able to erase his father’s number until now. Yang Se-hyung‘s true feelings, saying, “If there is a next life, it will be me...” and Yang Se-chan’s tears, as well as the words they have never said to each other, will convey touching emotions through the brotherhood of the two.


The story of the entertainment industry‘s all-powerful key, SHINee Key (Kim Kibum), and the great mother Kim Sun-hee who raised him will also attract attention. The recording studio that day will be decorated with memories brought from Key’s home in Daegu, capturing everyone‘s attention. Key’s mother, Kim Sun-hee, who recently retired from the hospital where she had worked for 37 years, will reveal her son Key‘s parenting diary that she kept while working three shifts as a nurse, dealing with her married life, raising children, and other issues. “I hope you can find strength by looking back on how much you loved yourself”, as well as the diary written by his mother since the day Key was born, as well as photos of Key when he was young and even letters written by little Kibum, unpublished materials will be revealed for the first time.

The story of his mother, who was on the brink of life and death after undergoing multiple heart surgeries, and the story of his family comforting each other during difficult times are also touching. It was thanks to his family that he was able to work safely in the entertainment industry for more than half of his life, 20 years including his time as an SM trainee. You can also see Key’s struggles that no one knew about until he debuted as a member of SHINee and shined in various fields, as well as his mother‘s inner feelings as she watched him from the side, and his father’s unique way of cheering him on. In addition to Key‘s bare-bottomed ‘Ring Ding Dong’ stage that he performed in front of his mother for the first time, the broadcast will feature the touching story of Key, who says “his family is his greatest asset”, and his mother’s dedication to her patients and son.

The broadcast will be on Wednesday the 12th at 8:45 PM.

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

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