[Sportschosun Reporter Lee Ge-eun] Actor Heo Nam-joon, known as a "rom-com master," expressed his gratitude to fellow actor Lim Ji-yeon, with whom he starred.
Heo Nam-joon will appear on episode 348 of tvN's "You Quiz on the Block," which airs today (Wednesday, the 24th) at 8:45 p.m.
The episode will also feature the story of Heo Nam-joon, the rising star who quickly became known as a rom-com master after playing Cha Segye in the drama "Brave New World." Yoo Jae-suk could not hide his excitement at Heo Nam-joon's appearance, saying, "You look great," and "You've been all the rage lately," while mentioning his soaring popularity. Heo Nam-joon is expected to draw laughs as he names his appearance on "You Quiz on the Block" as the moment he felt his popularity most strongly, and explains why he kept the invitation secret from his twin brother and acquaintances.
He also opens up about the secret behind creating his career-defining character Cha Segye, as well as his perfect chemistry with his partner Lim Ji-yeon, saying, "I got a lot of help from noona." From the stories behind his memorable lines, such as "Let's get excited together" and "You're pretty, pass," to the behind-the-scenes tale of a viral scene created through his own ad-lib, he will also reveal the story behind the shirtless scenes that appear in every project.
The episode will also add interest with the special moment that made him dream of becoming an actor while doing dictation, along with stories from his past that have never been told anywhere else. He candidly shares episodes from his school days when he was serious about building his body, the truth behind a buzzworthy comment left by a college classmate, and the unexpected backstory of preparing for entrance exams in practical music.
He also talks about the many part-time jobs he worked, from a shoe store in a department store to a construction site for an apartment complex, childhood memories of helping with farm work, and his deep affection for his family and his fraternal twin younger brother, offering a sincere look at Heo Nam-joon as a person. Viewers can catch all of Heo Nam-joon's colorful stories in the full broadcast.
"You Quiz on the Block" airs every Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.
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