[TV Report = Song Si-hyun] MBC’s “Questions from Son Seok-hee” is set to return for its fourth season. The season premiere will air on February 18 at 8:10 PM, coinciding with the final day of the Lunar New Year holiday. Subsequent episodes will be broadcast every Wednesday at 9 PM.
{vi9}The season opener will feature author Yoo Si-min, attorney Geum Tae-seop, and media scholar Jeong Jun-hee. They will engage in a discussion about the ongoing insurrection trial and the current political climate. The timing is particularly significant, as the first-instance verdict for Yoon Suk Yeol’s insurrection trial is scheduled for February 19, the day after the broadcast.
{vi11}This critical juncture in Korean politics has influenced the selection of guests for the season premiere. “Questions from Son Seok-hee” has consistently attracted attention through its interviews with prominent figures across various fields, and this season promises to continue that tradition with a diverse array of guests.
{vi13}Notable guests include Choi Kang-rok, the winner of “The Black and White Chef Season 2,” chef Huh Deok-juk, and Buddhist monk Seon-jae. This marks Choi Kang-rok’s first television appearance since his victory. The show will also feature a rare interview with Lee Sang-hyuk, better known as Faker, the legendary professional gamer. He will join Go prodigy Lee Sedol to discuss the implications of the AI era.
{vi15}Music enthusiasts can look forward to seeing popular artists Yoon Jong-shin and Sung Si-kyung share the screen. Literary circles are buzzing about the upcoming conversation between Son Seok-hee and Kim Ae-ran, a rising star in Korean literature. The production team is also hinting at additional high-profile guests to maintain viewer interest.
{vi17}Each season of “Questions from Son Seok-hee” centers around a unique theme. This season will focus on “returning to principles.” The production team explained, “As our society strives for normalcy, we’ve chosen to explore the deceptively simple yet profoundly complex issue of principles.” They added that Son Seok-hee will weave this theme naturally into conversations, rather than making formal announcements.
{vi19}The live premiere of MBC’s “Questions from Son Seok-hee” Season 4, featuring Yoo Si-min, Geum Tae-seop, and Jeong Jun-hee, is scheduled for February 18 at 8:10 PM.
{vi21}In a recent revelation, news anchor Kim Joo-ha shared an anecdote from her time at MBC. She recounted a pointed remark from her senior colleague, Son Seok-hee, who challenged her ability to prepare for an hour-long segment and deliver a two-hour news broadcast.
{vi23}Reporter Song Si-hyun songsh@tvreport.co.kr / Photo credit: MBC’s “Questions from Son Seok-hee”{vi24}
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