"Regime Mouthpiece" vs "Nice to See Your Face" Yoon's Appearance on 'You Quiz' Sparks Viewer Debate

President-elect Yoon Talks with MC Yoo Jae-seok on the 20th Broadcast
"Receiving the People's Expectations, Criticism, and Blame All at Once"

President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol appeared on the tvN variety show "You Quiz on the Block" aired on the 20th / Photo by tvN

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol's appearance on the tvN variety show 'You Quiz on the Block' (You Quiz) has sparked a heated debate among viewers. While some argue that Yoon's appearance reveals the production team's biased political stance, others defended the appearance, saying politicians also have the right to appear on entertainment programs.

On the morning of the 21st, over 1,000 new posts were uploaded on the official You Quiz viewer board. Some viewers criticized, saying, "Already acting as the regime's mouthpiece," "Cancel the show," and "What is the intention behind suddenly featuring the president-elect?"

One netizen pointed out, "Putting politics aside, isn't You Quiz a talk show for ordinary people?" and added, "I don't understand the meaning of suddenly bringing in President-elect Yoon." Another netizen criticized, "Have you lost your original intention after tasting the sweetness of power?" You Quiz first aired in 2018, gaining viewers' attention by having hosts engage in casual conversations or quizzes with ordinary citizens in their daily lives.

Some viewers protested against President-elect Yoon's appearance. / Photo by 'You Quiz' viewer board capture

On the other hand, there were also defenses that politicians have the freedom to appear on entertainment shows. One viewer shared, "It was nice to see President-elect Yoon's face on the broadcast." Comments such as "Some people may dislike the show, but others found it interesting," and "It would have been better to ask (President-elect Yoon) deeper questions" were also made.

Yoon's appearance on You Quiz was aired the previous day. The broadcast candidly revealed the tense atmosphere on set and the uncomfortable expressions of the cast and crew.

MC Yoo Jae-suk said, "The atmosphere here is not ordinary. It's very strict," and admitted, "This is a mood we've never experienced while hosting 'You Quiz,' so it was quite embarrassing."

In response, President-elect Yoon joked, "To be honest, it was a bit burdensome and complicated in many ways," and added, "Maybe I shouldn't have appeared."

On the broadcast, the discomfort of MC Yoo Jae-suk, the cast, and the production team was openly revealed. / Photo by tvN Broadcast Capture

Yoo Jae-suk replied, "With the president-elect here and many security personnel present, the atmosphere on our set was definitely different from usual."

During the broadcast, Yoon also shared the burden of leading the nation in the future. He said, "I think the presidency is a lonely position. Since being elected, I haven't been able to sleep well," and added, "I have to consult with others, but ultimately, I have to take full responsibility for decisions. I receive both the people's expectations and their criticism and blame."

He also introduced the phrase 'The buck stops here,' famously associated with former U.S. President Harry S. Truman, emphasizing, "I will work hard and accept the responsibilities and evaluations that come with it."

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