'You Quiz on the Block,' paying tribute to the late writer Jeon Kyung-cheol: "We will long remember your heartfelt wishes"

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'You Quiz on the Block' paid tribute to the writer known as the 'father of Peter Pan,' Jeon Kyung-cheol.

On the 6th, the team behind tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' posted a message of condolence via its official social media, stating, "Writer Jeon Kyung-cheol dreamed that people with developmental disabilities would live in a better world until the very end."

The post continued, "We are grateful that we could convey your wishes through You Quiz. We will long remember the heart you left behind," and added, "We sincerely offer our deepest condolences for the repose of the deceased's soul."

Earlier, Developmental Disability Support JeonMoon Ga-po-reom (CEO) announced the passing of writer Jeon Kyung-cheol via social media on the same day, saying, "The father of Peter Pan has departed on a long journey." According to this report, the late writer passed away at 7:56 p.m. on the 5th.

Following the late writer's wishes, his funeral will be held without a wake. His remains are currently being kept at a hospital, and no separate wake room has been prepared.

Writer Jeon Kyung-cheol appeared on 'You Quiz on the Block,' which aired on the 12th of last month, where he was introduced as the 'father of Peter Pan.' At that time, he shared his story of searching for a place to live for his son with developmental disabilities, who is 27 years old but has the mental age of a two-year-old, even while battling illness himself.

In particular, he moved audiences with emotion by recounting his earnest journey across the country to secure a stable home for his son and the miraculous discovery of a new residence for him in the end.

Most importantly, writer Jeon Kyung-cheol left a lasting impression by expressing his deep concern not for his own dwindling life, but for the future of his son who would be left alone, hoping that people with developmental disabilities and their families could live in better environments.

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