"Suddenly Missed You": The Negative Legacy Left by Late Author Jeon Kyung-cheol, the 'Peter Pan Dad,' on 'You Quiz on the Block' [Comprehensive]

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'Peter Pan Dad' author Jeon Kyung-cheol, who left a deep emotional impact on viewers, has passed away. His final story, filled with tender love for his son, was featured on 'You Quiz on the Block,' leaving audiences deeply moved.

According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings survey company, the 359th episode of tvN's variety show 'You Quiz on the Block' (directed by Kim Ji-young and Heo Kang-seok, written by Lee Eun-ju, hereafter referred to as 'You Quiz'), which aired on the 9th, achieved an average viewership of 4.3% and a peak of 7.1% among households in the capital area. Among all households nationwide, it recorded an average of 4.1% and a peak of 6.1%, securing first place in its time slot across cable and general entertainment channels. In terms of viewership among men and women aged 20-49, the target demographic for tvN, it also ranked first in its time slot across all terrestrial and cable channels (based on paid platform data).

In a special episode titled 'I Thought It Was Over,' the show featured Lim Jong-soon, who transformed from a security guard protecting Bang Song-e-neun (President) into a wing shooter aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the oldest person; Lee Jun-seo, a hepatobiliary surgeon who started a new life through sobriety after battling alcoholism for nine years; and Min A-ni, an 85-year-old pioneer of shoujo manga artists who has captivated fans worldwide by portraying idols from BTS to Lesnne as if they were protagonists in pure love comics.

Additionally, veteran actress Lee Jung-eun, with 36 years of experience, reflected on her intense acting career that led to her prime in her 50s. She openly shared how losing her beloved dog after 19 years together made her deeply contemplate death and how she overcame a severe slump to rise again, resonating strongly with viewers.

At the end of the broadcast, a tribute video honoring the late author Jeon Kyung-cheol, known as the 'Peter Pan Dad,' who passed away on the 5th, was released, leaving a lingering sense of sorrow. In his final appearance on 'You Quiz,' the late author shared a heartbreaking story about preparing to part with his son, who has severe autism, and his desire to gift him a new life, expressing his deep affection for his child.

The tribute video included memories of the last camping trip taken by the father and son in early autumn, as well as the late author's lifelong dream of creating 'Neverland,' a village where people with severe developmental disabilities could live together harmoniously, leaving a profound emotional impact.

Especially, when asked what he would like to say to his son, he said, "I want to tell him to completely forget about me and live only for his own happiness, but that wouldn't be honest." He continued, "There is a man who remains faintly in your memory. Someone much older than you, who suddenly aged overnight. Whenever he looked at you, he was very warm, and he always prepared delicious meals for you. I hope you remember me just enough to feel a sudden longing when you think of him."

'You Quiz' expressed its condolences with the late author's gentle smile, stating, "The late Jeon Kyung-cheol has completed his happy picnic. We offer our deepest sympathies and pray for his eternal peace," adding to the emotional weight of the tribute.

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