Shin Min-a to appear on You Quiz on the Block after marriage

Actress Shin Min-a will make her first entertainment program appearance since marrying Kim Woo-bin last December when she joins the cast of 'You Quiz on the Block' on the 28th. The broadcast follows a recent episode that reached a peak nationwide household rating of 5.5%.

Actress Shin Min-a will make her first appearance on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' since marrying Kim Woo-bin. As this marks her first meeting with viewers on an entertainment program following their marriage after a long relationship, attention is focused on whether she will share candid stories about her married life. Furthermore, with the release of her upcoming work 'The Remarried Empress' approaching, interest is high regarding the buzz her appearance will generate.

Recently, 'You Quiz on the Block' has continued its upward trend, standing out in both viewership ratings and topicality. The 365th episode, broadcast on the 21st, recorded an average nationwide household rating of 4.0%, peaking at 5.5%. In the metropolitan area, the average reached 4.4%, soaring to a high of 5.7%. It ranked first in its time slot among all channels, including cable and general programming, and maintained the top position across all channels, including terrestrial, in the 2049 viewership rating.

The program also demonstrated its presence in topicality indicators. In the integrated non-drama topicality rankings for the third week of October released by Good Data Corporation's FUNdex, 'You Quiz on the Block' ranked 2nd. Previously, guest Choi Soo-jong also appeared in the top 10 for non-drama guest topicality, supporting the program's influence. The show appears to be drawing viewer interest through the combination of guests' sincere life stories and Yoo Jae-suk's characteristic comfortable hosting.

This episode was themed 'A Name is a Genre.' Guests included culinary researcher Sim Yeong-sun, basketball player Lee Hyun-jung, music critic Im Jin-mo, and actress Kang So-ra, who shared the experiences and life stories they have built in their respective fields. A series of different stories—covering challenges and setbacks, passion for professional fields, and longing for family—provided both laughter and emotion.

In particular, Lee Hyun-jung revealed his decision to reject a 2 billion won annual salary offer from a Japanese club to challenge the United States stage in his pursuit of the NBA. Regarding his choice of a non-guaranteed one-year contract in the NBA, he stated, "It was true that I agonized over it, but in the end, my heart chose the United States. A non-guaranteed contract is also an opportunity." He chose to pursue his dream over stable conditions. He also shared that during difficult times living abroad, he persevered by watching videos of Yoo Jae-suk, adding sincerity to his confession of finding commonalities with Yoo Jae-suk, who has walked his own path since his unknown days.

Im Jin-mo shared a wide range of stories, from why he left his career as a journalist to become a music critic to the history of K-pop. He left a deep resonance, especially when mentioning his son, who passed away at the age of 33 after battling brain cancer for seven years. He also revealed that he began wearing the bowtie, which is usually considered his signature accessory, at his son's suggestion. He expressed an immeasurable sense of loss and longing, stating, "When my son closed his eyes, I died too."

Kang So-ra captured attention with her unique tastes and candid remarks. Having surpassed 2.9 million views on a martial arts introductory lecture recently released on YouTube, she revealed that her interest in martial arts led to her dreaming of becoming an actress. During the broadcast, the process of reconstructing her childhood martial arts novel 'Flying Swallow Divine Sword' into an AI drama was revealed. Additionally, she showed unrestrained charm by sharing stories about passing the department of theater and film after losing 16kg, behind-the-scenes stories of the drama 'Misaeng: Incomplete Life,' and an anecdote regarding her so-called 'celebrity disease' that she had previously confessed to.

While various guests shared their sincere lives, the greatest interest for next week's broadcast is undoubtedly Shin Min-a. The broadcast on the 28th will feature seven science high school students who sent a self-made satellite into space, psychiatrist Yoon Hong-gyun, 93-year-old active fashion designer Jin Te-ok, and Shin Min-a. As figures representing science, psychology, fashion, and the entertainment industry gather in one place, expectations are high for what stories Shin Min-a will use to capture the hearts of viewers.

Shin Min-a held her wedding last December after a long relationship with actor Kim Woo-bin. It has been approximately 10 months since the two, who have been loved as a representative long-term couple in the entertainment industry, announced their new start as a married couple, and now she is appearing on 'You Quiz on the Block.' As this is her first appearance on an entertainment program after marriage, attention is focused on whether stories about her married life with Kim Woo-bin will be revealed. However, the specific details of the conversation must be confirmed through the broadcast.

Shin Min-a is also preparing for the release of her new drama 'The Remarried Empress.' With her first entertainment appearance after marriage coinciding with the unveiling of her next work, this broadcast is expected to be an opportunity to see a new side of the actress beyond mere promotion. Following Kang So-ra, who drew topicality through her unusual tastes and candid confessions, attention is focused on whether Shin Min-a will take over the baton with her own charm and stories.

tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' featuring Shin Min-a will be broadcast on the 28th.

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