Park Bo-kyung: 'We sold my mother's gold necklace to buy rice'

Actress Park Bo-kyung will open up about the extreme financial hardships she experienced during her early marriage with husband Jin Seon-kyu. The upcoming episode will reveal how the two nurtured their acting dreams together in Daehak-ro, endured a long period of obscurity after marriage, and the sacrifices they made to protect each other's dreams.

In the 356th episode of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' airing on the 19th, guests include Park Bo-kyung, World Barista Champion Jeon Ju-yeon, comedians Kim Daehee and Kim Jun-ho, and Chinese cuisine chefs Lee Yeon Bok and Yu Bang-nyeong.

On this day, Park will share her story of reaching a new turning point in her acting career after winning the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2026 Blue Dragon Series Awards. Having supported Jin's appearance on 'You Quiz' four years ago, she now sits before Yoo Jae Suk to reveal her life story. A surprise interview prepared by Jin for his wife will also be revealed.

The connection between the two dates back to their time as seniors and juniors at the Korea National University of Arts. After studying acting at the university, the two nurtured their dreams as actors together in Daehak-ro, but even after marriage, they had to face a difficult reality.

In particular, Park recalls a moment during her early marriage when they didn't even have enough money to buy a single grain of rice. She is expected to reveal the harsh reality of that time, including the anecdote of having to sell her mother's gold necklace due to a lack of living expenses.

For an actor, the period of obscurity is not simply a time of being unknown. It is a dual struggle of having to maintain a livelihood while simultaneously refusing to give up on one's dreams. Park and Jin passed through that period as a united couple.

It is reported that Jin also felt a significant psychological burden as the head of the household at that time. Amidst continuous economic difficulties, he is said to have fallen into self-reproach, torn between the pressure to provide for his family and his dream of being an actor.

On the other hand, rather than making her husband give up his dream, Park took on the role of supporting the family through practical means. While Jin gradually made a name for himself as an actor, Park spent about 10 years raising their two children.

That time was also a period when Park temporarily put her own acting career on hold. However, she returned to the acting field after the gap caused by childbirth and childcare. The complex emotions she felt when she visited Daehak-ro for the first time after giving birth will also be revealed in this broadcast.

The two recently made a special record by winning Blue Dragon Series Awards trophies side by side. It was a moment where a couple, who has protected each other's dreams in their respective positions throughout 16 years of marriage, were recognized as actors at the same awards ceremony.

In particular, Park's viral acceptance speech, "Honey~ from today, it's Day 1," remains an iconic moment symbolizing the couple's relationship. The story of Jin sobbing louder than his wife on set and the behind-the-scenes account of Yoo Jae Suk watching this will also be revealed.

The reason Park's story is drawing attention in this broadcast is that it is not simply a success story of a famous actor. Behind her current success lies an early marriage where it was difficult to even buy a sack of rice, and a time when one partner temporarily set aside their own dream for the sake of the other.

Ultimately, the story of Park and Jin shows that an actor's success is not completed by individual ability alone, but is built upon the patience, sacrifice, and mutual trust of the closest community: the family.

Meanwhile, on this episode of 'You Quiz,' the success of Jeon Ju-yeon, who became the first Korean to be crowned World Barista Champion in 2019, will also be revealed. Her journey from starting as a part-timer in a small warehouse to growing a cafe with annual sales of 32 billion won, and her tenacity in visiting coffee production regions around the world, will be introduced.

The 27-year comedy duo Kim Daehee and Kim Jun-ho will also appear to reveal their friendship that has lasted for about 30 years and behind-the-scenes stories from the 'Gag Concert' era. The story of Kim's daughter passing the oriental medicine college entrance exam, the current status of Kim, who became an 'expectant father,' and the story of the Busan International Comedy Festival they created together will also be shared.

Chinese cuisine masters Lee Yeon Bok and Yu Bang-nyeong will also revisit their rivalry from 'Street Restaurant Fighter.' A revenge match will take place between the two as they showcase their signature 'Yuseul Jajang' and 'Osaek Naengjajang,' accompanied by Yoo Jae Suk's mukbang.

As the stories of guests who have carved out their own paths in different fields unfold, Park's account of the financial hardships and the 10-year wait during her early marriage is expected to prompt viewers to reflect on the weight of the journey rather than just the result of success.