Gong Seung-yeon 'You Quiz' Scenes Regarding Drama Edited Out Over Controversy

tvN's You Quiz on the Block removed all mentions of actress Gong Seung Yeon’s latest drama, 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife, during her May 20 broadcast appearance. The production team edited out references to the project following public backlash regarding alleged historical distortion in the series.

Key Facts

• All content related to 21st Century Grand Prince's Wife (also known as 21st Century Grand Princess) was removed from the final broadcast.
• A teaser released a week prior showed host Yoo Jae-suk introducing Gong Seung Yeon as entering her "second prime" in 15 years due to the drama's success.
• Teaser subtitles highlighting the drama were replaced in the main broadcast with text focusing on her 15th anniversary and acting skills.
• Gong Seung Yeon’s segment instead focused on her 15-year career journey, her trainee period, and her relationship with her sister, Jeongyeon of TWICE.
• The edits responded to the drama's controversy regarding historical distortion.

Key Terms

• Historical Distortion: Public or academic criticism regarding inaccurate or disrespectful portrayals of historical figures, events, or cultural heritage in K-dramas.
• You Quiz on the Block: A tvN talk show hosted by Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho featuring celebrities and citizens.

Key Quote

"Into the story of actor Gong Seung-yeon, whose acting skills were recognized after 15 years" — You Quiz on the Block (Broadcast Subtitle)