On the January 22 episode of tvN’s variety program “You Quiz on the Block” (You Quiz), Kim Sung-ryung made an appearance, revealing the human touch of a 37-year-old veteran actress.
Reuniting with host Yoo Jae-suk after seven years, Kim Sung-ryung immediately attracted attention with his casual charm, commenting “My the skirt is too tight” as soon as he sat down. His lively, non-stop jokes turned the set into a sea of laughter.
Kim Sung-ryung shared stories of her 1988 debut as Miss Korea and her rapid rise to success, which included huge rookie prizes, only to face a long hiatus. She said she was motivated by comments that labeled her a “celebrity who never fully blossomed.” At age 38, she entered college, continuing her studies even while pregnant with her second child and earning consecutive A+s.
The episode delved into the behind-the-scenes moments of the approximately 70 jobs in which he shined as both a lead and supporting character.
Kim Sung-ryung also left a heartfelt video message for Lee Min-ho, who played his son in “The Heirs.” He also hinted at a unique 60th birthday party where he plans to reunite actors who played his children.
Kim Sung-ryung talked about a difficult time when he thought about quitting acting due to a phonation disorder and discussed how he overcame it. He also revealed a secret notebook that he kept for years.
The contents of Kim Sung-ryung’s notebook offered a glimpse into his thoughts, with entries such as: “I admire people who treat those who think differently with kindness (tweet by Yoon Jong-shin)“, “An interesting person is someone who is not influenced by others and has firm standards and philosophy for his life (Ryoo Seung-bum)“…
The meticulously cited notes caught Yoo Jae-suk’s attention. When she tried to take the notebook, asking if there was anything she was hiding, Kim Sung-ryung confessed “I wrote down all the condolence money I gave“, triggering laughter.
The episode featuring Kim Sung-ryung aired at 8:45 pm on January 22.
