Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra, after their mother’s passing, appear on 'You Quiz'… Tearful story of "regretting harsh words to my mom"

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Actors Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra will make a joint appearance on 'You Quiz on the Block.'

On the episode airing on the 14th, tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' (hereinafter 'You Quiz') features Kang Seung-won, Korea’s first music director and hit song maker; Lee Ki-chan, who reinvented himself as a "pharmacy specialist" singer through his hit 'The Common Cold'; Lee Jun-seok, who won the gold medal in the men's singles techball event, a new sport at the 2026 Asian Games; and Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra, a devoted couple celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary.

The story of the devoted couple Yeon Ye-gye (CEO) Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra is shared. The two, who have returned to the stage with the play 'Love Letter,' appear holding hands tightly, revealing their unwavering affection even after 33 years of marriage and evoking a sense of excitement. In particular, Ha Hee-ra elicits laughter as she repeatedly apologizes for her "love-obsessed" husband Choi Soo-jong’s continuous comments about his mother-in-law (a term implying favoritism toward one's own family). Yoo Jae-suk adds to the humor by expressing concern for other households, saying, "There might be some fighting today," upon seeing the couple’s loving interaction. The special bond between the two is also revealed; they first met as MCs of 'March of Youth' in 1987 and have since played romantic leads together in numerous works. The article promises to delve into how the two, who were hugely popular high-teen stars of their time, developed a romantic relationship, the behind-the-scenes story of Choi Soo-jong’s proposal that ended with a single phone call, and the details of their "marriage of the century," which was even broadcast live by Lee Kyung-gyu. The couple’s unique method for overcoming conflicts is also disclosed; despite having completely opposite personalities, eating habits, and cleaning styles, they have never had a marital fight in 33 years.

An unexpected story behind the epithet "King of Events" is also revealed. In particular, Ha Hee-ra is set to share the full truth of a shocking rumor that her husband would throw events out of guilt after hitting her while drunk. Viewers can also hear about Choi Soo-jong’s tender feelings for Ha Hee-ra, who experienced four miscarriages, and the "type of man he hopes his daughter will meet," as shared by the loving father. The episode continues with Choi Soo-jong’s heart-wrenching family story; he lost his mother on the day of Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) just before recording 'You Quiz.' Choi Soo-jong sheds tears as he opens up about memories with his original "love-obsessed" father and his longing for his mother, who suffered from dementia. His confession, "Why did I say harsh things to my mom back then," along with Ha Hee-ra’s tender feelings toward her mother-in-law, is expected to leave a deep impression. The sincere story of Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra, who have maintained their love for 33 years by staying by each other’s side, can be seen in the broadcast.

Kang Seung-won, Korea’s first music director, visits 'You Quiz.' Kang Seung-won, who has guarded KBS music broadcasts for 36 years from 'Noh Young-sim’s Small Concert' in 1992 to 'The Seasons,' shares the origin of the title "music director," his special bond with Yoo Jae-suk, and his thoughts on winning the Art Award in the Broadcasting category at this year’s May Baeksang Arts Awards. Viewers can also hear about his career as a hit song maker who produced numerous masterpieces, from the 'I Know Without You' commercial jingle to Sung Si-kyung’s 'Solar System' and the late Kim Kwang-seok’s 'Around Thirty.' Kang Seung-won, who graduated from Sogang University with a degree in physics and lived in the United States as an immigrant, reveals the story behind 'Around Thirty,' which he completed in half a day after returning to Korea around age 30, and the special circumstances that led him to gift a song to the late Kim Kwang-seok. In particular, he is expected to evoke emotion by recalling their close friendship, stating, "After my friend passed away, I couldn’t do anything for seven or eight years." Anticipation builds for Kang Seung-won’s live performance of 'Around Thirty,' accompanied by his longing for the late Kim Kwang-seok, whose 30th anniversary of death has just arrived.

The story of Lee Ki-chan, who transformed into a "pharmacy specialist" singer, also draws attention. Lee Ki-chan, who is newly presenting his 2002 hit 'The Common Cold' after 24 years, shares his recent activities of directly visiting pharmacies nationwide, centered in Seoul, to perform busking. Videos of him passionately singing 'The Common Cold' in front of pharmacies have sparked buzz on social media, leading to calls from pharmacies across the country and even advertising proposals from pharmaceutical companies. The article promises to reveal why he, who debuted in his second year of high school and was loved with the epithet "Little Prince," is attempting busking for the first time since his debut, his unique self-promotion ideas, and the fun behind-the-scenes story of reinventing himself as "Gan-mok-chan" (a play on 'The Common Cold' and his name). Viewers can also hear the backstory of 'The Common Cold,' a hit song that asserts its presence through royalty income every seasonal change, and see a live performance of the 2026 version.

Lee Jun-seok, who won Korea’s first gold medal in the men's singles techball event, adopted as an official sport for the first time at the 2026 Asian Games, meets Yoo Jae-suk. The story of an athlete who most desperately wanted to wear the national team mark, starting from a soccer player and giving up his livelihood to stand as the inaugural techball champion, conveys emotion. Viewers can also hear the behind-the-scenes story of his perfect Asian Games victory, where he did not lose a single set from the preliminaries to the finals while shouting his signature "Flame Fighting." The article also reveals how he gave up his dream of becoming a soccer player, went through being a foot volleyball player, and entered techball as if by fate. His mother is also present at the scene, sharing her story of watching her son’s desperate challenge. In particular, the moment he shouted "Mom, I got the gold medal" toward the audience after winning the medal, along with his mother’s touching reflections, is expected to add to the emotion.

The behind-the-scenes story of his intense training is also shared. The narrative continues with his unyielding challenge, from the days when there was no proper place to install a practice table to working as a production worker at a large corporation for a living while continuing to train, and finally making the decision to choose the dream of becoming a national team representative over the opportunity to become a regular employee. Additionally, the story of how he directly contacted world-class techball player Adam to arrange local training in Hungary, along with a special video message Adam sent to 'You Quiz,' will be revealed for the first time. Attention is also drawn to his struggles, including continuing to train in an outdoor open space despite weather alternating between scorching sun and monsoon rain, and solving meals at snack shops instead of the famous athlete village dining hall. The story of Lee Jun-seok, who finally bore golden fruit with the belief that "my time will come" despite the harsh reality of a non-popular sport, can be seen in the broadcast.

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