'Brain Academy' cast showcased fantastic chemistry from the very first broadcast.
On the broadcast that aired on Thursday, the 29th at 10 p.m. on Channel A's knowledge-driven quiz show 'Brain Academy,' the 'entertainment industry brain' six members Jun Hyun-moo, Ha Seok-jin, Lee Sang-yeob, Yoon Sohui, Hwang Je-sung, and Gwedo gathered with 'architectural scholar' Professor Yoo Hyun-jun to solve quizzes and engage in fascinating discussions. In the 'team competition,' they regrettably got eliminated on question 4, and after transitioning to 'individual competition,' Jun Hyun-moo secured first place and received a special gift prepared by Professor Yoo Hyun-jun. Throughout this process, the constant bursts of 'brainy chemistry' and knowledge talks provided viewers with enjoyable insights. After the broadcast, enthusiastic responses from viewers flooded Channel A's official social media and YouTube, such as, 'The questions came out at various levels and stages, so knowledge stuck in my head,' 'A fresh and informative program! I felt my brain waking up,' 'I was surprised that Jun Hyun-moo got first place. Is this the brain of brains?' 'It was so thrilling when the brains were deducing things,' and 'Professor Yoo Hyun-jun is so cool. I can't wait to see which master will appear next.'
On this day, 'language brain' Jun Hyun-moo, 'engineering brain' Ha Seok-jin, 'history brain' Lee Sang-yeob, 'gifted brain' Yoon Sohui, 'twist brain' Hwang Je-sung, and 'science brain' Gwedo met for the first time in the studio, stating, 'We came ready to think,' throwing down an ambitious challenge. Jun Hyun-moo explained, 'From now on, 'Brain Academy' will proceed as a team format, where the entire prize of 3 million won and a knowledge medal will be awarded if all questions are answered correctly each episode.' Shortly after, Professor Yoo Hyun-jun, an 'architectural icon' with over 1.37 million YouTube subscribers and a winner of more than 30 domestic and international architectural awards from Harvard University, made his appearance as a scholar to a standing ovation. After greeting the members warmly, Professor Yoo stated, 'Looking at architecture reveals the society of that era. Let's explore how architecture became a form of power across different periods,' officially opening the curtain for the glamorous quiz show.
For the first question, 'Identify the architectural structure in the satellite map that matches the keyword,' the keyword 'temple for all gods' was presented. Following that, a detailed satellite map was revealed, with Ha Seok-jin immediately mumbling, 'It must be the Pantheon since it's in Rome, right?' To which Yoon Sohui responded, 'Is it not allowed for me to know that?' and instantly shouted the correct answer. Amidst the perfect chemistry of Ha Seok-jin and Yoon Sohui answering the first question correctly, the second question posed was 'an architectural structure that donates 1.5 million euros annually.' Jun Hyun-moo guessed, 'That seems like tourism revenue,' while Yoon Sohui calculated, 'That amounts to about 2.2 billion won.' During this, Ha Seok-jin came to realize it was the 'Trevi Fountain,' deducing, 'They probably collect coins thrown in and donate them.' Yoon Sohui agreed, saying, 'That makes sense. Since it's 6 million won a day, it's possible.' Shortly after, Ha Seok-jin unexpectedly confessed, 'I like going on virtual trips alone using satellite images,' and Lee Sang-yeob joked, 'I returned from Rome for my honeymoon this year, and I still didn't know about that.' At that moment, Jun Hyun-moo playfully teased, 'Sang-yeob must have only seen your sister-in-law~,' bringing warmth to the scene.
As the quiz atmosphere heated up, the next question was 'Find the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris among the six photos.' Upon seeing the pictures, Yoon Sohui exclaimed, 'Number 3 is the answer! There are many shops around Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Seine River is on the right,' showcasing her keen eye for detail. Professor Yoo Hyun-jun praised, 'Seeing you deduce, you are true intellectuals.' He then posed the daunting fourth question, 'List these architectural structures in order of height.' Gwedo guessed based on scientific knowledge, saying, 'Galileo Galilei conducted an experiment at the Leaning Tower of Pisa.' Jun Hyun-moo abruptly stood up to demonstrate 'eyeballing' but everyone failed to win the prize money and 'knowledge medal.' Consequently, Professor Yoo declared, 'From now on, I will switch to individual competition,' and Jun Hyun-moo immediately raised his hand, correctly answering the question.
As the intensity of the competition ramped up, Professor Yoo Hyun-jun spoke about the 'Colosseum' and posed the quiz question, 'What is the key material that, along with seawater and quicklime, enhances the durability of Roman concrete?' Various incorrect answers arose, but Yoon Sohui, deep in thought, answered 'volcanic ash,' surprising even Professor Yoo Hyun-jun. Next, Professor Yoo began, 'This building is personally one that I consider the best, a 13th-century structure in Granada, Spain.' Upon hearing this, Jun Hyun-moo mumbled, 'It's the drama with Hyun-bin! Isn't it the 'Alhambra Palace'?' However, the actual quiz question was, 'What is the most important physical function of the fountain in this palace?' to which Ha Seok-jin correctly identified, 'temperature regulation. It serves as an air conditioner.'
Finally, the question was posed, 'The designer of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Koechlin, created another iconic architectural structure symbolizing a different city. What is this building?' Lee Sang-yeob referenced history, saying, 'The Statue of Liberty?' At that moment, Jun Hyun-moo interjected, saying, 'I shouted the answer first,' suggesting, 'Could it be the Statue of Liberty?' As a result, Jun Hyun-moo, who answered two questions correctly in the individual competition, took first place. He humorously stated, 'Even if I try to be humble, (the amount of) knowledge I have is so vast... I'll hold back next week~', bringing laughter until the end.
Channel A's 'Brain Academy,' which rapidly filled viewers with enriching knowledge and fun from the very first episode, airs every Thursday night at 10 p.m.
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