tvN 'You Quiz on the Block' has set a remarkable record, surpassing a cumulative view count of 5.1 billion views as it approaches its highly anticipated 300th episode.
Since its first broadcast in August 2018, tvN 'You Quiz on the Block' (directed by Kwak Cheong-ah and Hong Jin-joo, written by Lee Eon-joo) has firmly established itself as a top national entertainment program, sharing sincere talks with great personalities Yoo Jae-suk and Cho Sae-ho, while entering the lives of everyday individuals, and receiving viewers' love consistently over seven years. On the upcoming 2nd (Wed) and 9th (Wed), a special 300th episode will take place over two weeks, during which the unique records of 'You Quiz on the Block' will be examined numerically.
▲ Online cumulative view count surpasses 5.1 billion views, cumulative watch time exceeds 480 million hours
'You Quiz on the Block (hereafter referred to as 'You Quiz') has established itself as a representative talk show of Korea through conversations with various individuals of different professions, ages, and charm. The laughter-filled talks with the topic's protagonists, as well as the spotlight on hidden heroes who protect our daily lives, have delivered great resonance and emotion.
With viewers' intense interest, the cumulative online video view count regarding the program has surpassed an extraordinary 5.1 billion views, proving its solid popularity, and the cumulative watch time has set a record of exceeding 480 million hours (based on the aggregation of YouTube and Naver TV as of May 31, 2025). Furthermore, numerous videos related to 'You Quiz' have shown their strength by appearing on YouTube's trending video rankings.
▲ Number one in non-drama participant popularity ranking 42 times
It continues to race through the popularity rankings without hesitation. According to the results of Good Data Corporation's FUNdex survey (from January 2022 to May 2025), 'You Quiz' was ranked 150 times in the top 10 non-drama participant popularity rankings in TV and OTT over the analysis period of 178 weeks, achieving the first place a total of 42 times, confirming it as the single program with the most top popularity among non-drama participants.
▲ Four consecutive years of winning the 'Program of the Year in the Talk Show Category'
It has also achieved remarkable accomplishments in its award records. 'You Quiz' started its winning streak at the 2019 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA), the largest content awards in Asia, and has been recognized through winning numerous awards at prestigious ceremonies such as the Baeksang Arts Awards. Most recently, it was named in the talk show category of 'Program of the Year' at the Brand of the Year Awards held in 2024, marking the honor of winning for four consecutive years. At the Consumer's Day KCA Cultural and Entertainment Awards, it also won 'Viewer's Choice Award for Program of the Year' for two consecutive years.
▲ The power of Yoo Jae-suk and Cho Sae-ho together over seven years
'You Quiz' could maintain its status as a representative talk show of Korea thanks to the presence of the two hosts. Yoo Jae-suk, who controls the overall flow of the talk and leads 'You Quiz,' and Cho Sae-ho, who lightens the atmosphere with witty questions, form a perfect combination that creates a comfortable ambiance unique to 'You Quiz,' making it a program that anyone would want to appear on. It has also proven to be a program that overseas stars seek out when they visit Korea.
Thanks to this, 'You Quiz' is consistently mentioned among programs favored by advertisers. Based on its influence as a representative talk show of Korea, the hosts' likability, and credibility, it has received continuous love calls from advertisers and sponsors. A source in the advertising industry noted, "After sponsorship, sales significantly increased, and search volume rose, resulting in high satisfaction and repurchase rates."
Meanwhile, 'You Quiz on the Block' will visit viewers with special broadcasts over two weeks to celebrate its 300th episode. The special 300th episodes on the upcoming 2nd (Wed) and 9th (Wed) will feature singer Lee Hyori, writer Park Cheon-hyu who won six Tony Awards with the Korean original musical 'Perhaps Happy Ending,' participants from 'Sanel Beauty Salon' who are reuniting after seven years, actress Scarlett Johansson, who is beloved domestically to the extent that she has the affectionate nickname 'Hansooni,' and Dr. Gong Geun-sik, a legendary late-bloomer who became an astronaut after farming watermelons, as well as stories from viewers who have recommended guests to celebrate the 300th episode.
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