KBS 2026 Quiz on Korea to air on October 9, determining 8 finalists from 23 countries
Actor Lee Joon and KBS announcer Lee Jae-sung return as MCs for the 2026 Quiz on Korea World Championship. The upgraded format will feature representatives from 23 countries competing to become the final 8 contestants.
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2026 Quiz on Korea> The World Championship returns with a newly upgraded format!
Actor Lee Joon X announcer Lee Jae-sung selected as 'Quiz on Korea' MCs for the second consecutive year!
MC Lee Joon, "It's more like I should be learning Korean"... 'Admiring' the unprecedented Korean language skills of foreign participants
Broadcast: October 9 (Fri) 10:50 AM KBS 1TV
Actor Lee Joon and KBS announcer Lee Jae-sung will work together as MCs for the second consecutive year, following last year, for the program jointly hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea and KBS.
The two, who were selected as hosts for the 2026 World Championship to be broadcast on Hangul Day on October 9, have already proven their stable and fantastic chemistry in last year's broadcast. During this recording, they showcased an even deeper special chemistry, and it is said that Lee Joon, in particular, utilized his hosting skills to lead the tense atmosphere of the recording set into a comfortable and smooth one based on his characteristic wit and pleasant talk.
Furthermore, Lee Joon could not hide his surprise at the fluent Korean language skills and deep understanding of Korean culture shown by the contestants who reached the finals... In particular, during the recording, he expressed admiration, saying, “Seeing the Korean language skills of the foreign participants, I feel like I should study Korean even harder,” which turned the scene into a sea of laughter.
This year's newly changed 2026 World Championship will see representative participants from 23 countries around the world gathering in one place to engage in fierce competition.
In particular, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the program format has been completely reorganized, so only the final 8 people who pass a total of two preliminary rounds can advance to the long-awaited finals, foreshadowing more tense preliminary battles than ever before.
The first preliminary round will feature a survival battle with tense 'either-or' questions in a set featuring a strong contrast of red and blue. The following second preliminary round will be held in a 'nostalgic stationery store' set that captures the nostalgia of the 80s and 90s, and is expected to provide viewers with fresh fun and sights through Korean-related quizzes and various K-traditional play missions.
Who will be the first protagonist to claim the glory of being the one champion in the newly born World Championship!
The 2026 World Championship, armed with overwhelming scale, will be broadcast on October 9 (Fri) Hangul Day at 10:50 AM on KBS 1TV, and will meet applicants from around the world through the global channel KBS World at 8:35 PM on the same day.
◆ At a Glance
· Publishing Institution : KBS
· Category : 2026 Quiz on Korea
· Distribution : October 3, 10:30
Source : KBS Press Release
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