'You Quiz on the Block' experienced a surge in popularity thanks to Song Hye-kyo. It recorded its highest target viewership rating.
tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' (hereafter 'You Quiz') aired its New Year special episode on the 8th. The episode featured Song Hye-kyo and the wintering research team at the Antarctic King Sejong Station.
The impact of Song Hye-kyo was significant, as it was her first talk show appearance in 23 years. 'You Quiz' topped the ratings for its time slot nationwide with a rating of 5.6% (Nielsen Korea).
In particular, the target viewership rating was at its highest level. It had the highest viewership among the 20-40 generation throughout last year, with a rating of 3.5% in the metropolitan area and 3.0% nationwide.
The diverse talks captivated the audience at home. Firstly, Song Hye-kyo looked back on her 28-year-long career as a top star since her debut.
She shared emotions and concerns she felt as an actress, a woman, and a human being. She also mentioned the pain she suffered due to false rumors and her training encouraged by writer Noh Hee-kyung.
She cited the Netflix series 'The Glory' as a turning point in her acting career, expressing her affection for it by saying, "I even wanted to go to the next shoot quickly."
Meanwhile, Song Hye-kyo is set to return to the big screen with the release of the film 'The Black Nuns' (directed by Kwon Hyuk-jae) on the 24th.
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