'You Quiz on the Block' took the top spot in its time slot ratings with its 'Life Is an Odyssey' special episode.

The 357th episode of the tvN variety show 'You Quiz on the Block,' aired on the 26th, recorded a peak rating of 5.8% and an average of 4.2% among metropolitan-area households. On a nationwide household basis, it reached a peak of 5.0% and an average of 3.9%. According to Nielsen Korea's paid-platform statistics, it ranked first in its time slot including cable and general programming channels, and also maintained first place among all channels including terrestrial broadcasters in the men and women 2049 rating that tvN focuses on.

This episode, presented as the 'Life Is an Odyssey' special, featured guests with diverse stories. Kim Do-hee, who gained attention for dancing with a tambourine on 'National Singing Contest,' talked about that experience, while Professor Kim Heon shared the news of director Christopher Nolan's film 'Odyssey' being produced and his reflections on completing the translation of the original work, which he had been responsible for over 22 years. Chef Sam Kim revealed personal stories, including how a red seizure notice was attached to his home during the IMF foreign exchange crisis and how his mother took out a loan to pay for his study abroad and became credit delinquent.

The story of actor Song Kang, who appeared on a variety show for the first time after his military discharge, also drew attention. Song Kang shared the background of wearing a school uniform in his comeback work 'Forensic Hero,' how he received an idol offer during his school days, the evaluation at his audition that he was 'handsome but lacking charm,' and how he landed the lead role in a youth drama after beating a 900-to-1 competition rate.

The next episode will feature Yoo Min-jun, Im Chae-mu, No Brain, and Ha Ji-won. Yoo Min-jun developed an app that informs people of shade spots during heat waves, and Im Chae-mu is the head of Doori Land and an actor who has supported children's dreams for 37 years. No Brain is a first-generation punk rock band active for more than 30 years, and Ha Ji-won has established herself as a 'university festival icon' in her 40s.

Meanwhile, 'You Quiz on the Block' airs every Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. on tvN.