Global technology giant and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is set to make his debut appearance on the Korean variety show “You Quiz on the Block,” hosted by Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho. tvN confirmed on the 18th that the episode has been recorded and is scheduled to air in mid to late August. This will also be Gates' first visit to Korea in three years since 2022, and the news has immediately attracted wide attention.
According to Korean media reports, one of Gates' purposes for this trip is to accelerate the distribution of vaccines in low-income countries through cooperation with Korean enterprises. Nam Seung-yong, a senior executive at CJ ENM who facilitated Gates' appearance on “You Quiz,” stated that the show's mission is to convey humanity through real stories, which aligns perfectly with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's philosophy that “every life has equal value.” The production team also commented that it is a great honor to invite Gates, who connects the world through technology and changes the future through philanthropy, to participate. The upcoming broadcast will be an important convergence of technology, public welfare, and variety entertainment culture.
Source: United Daily News