2,800 people around the world were in season 1.
5,000 people were in season 2.
Quiz on Korea 2014 is even tougher.
More than 3,000 people were in the preliminaries
and had a heated battle like never before.
21 representatives were chosen to come to Korea.
I'm really nervous and excited.
I love you, Korea.
I'm going to win this.
Go, Quiz on Korea!
Someone developed a special tie
with Korea after being on Quiz on Korea.
It's last year's winner Michael Smith.
After winning Quiz on Korea last year,
I had to ask her father for permission
to ask her to get married
and he approved.
So thank you, Quiz on Korea.
Thank you.
Not only did he win season 2, but he also
successfully proposed to his girlfriend.
Who will be victorious and lucky this year?
If you studied a lot about Korea
you should be able to win Quiz on Korea.
Relax...
Focus...
And let's go!
A heated battle between 21 people from different
countries. The heated battle starts now.
The global quiz show loved all over world.
The third Quiz on Korea!
We'll bring in the contestants
who survived an intense preliminary round
in order to pick this year's new winner.
Contestant 1 is the handsome Mongolian Bilguun!
He beat 600 other participants
in the preliminary round, so he's got a great shot.
Contestant 2 is Dianne from the Philippines who
loves Korean dramas and Korean history!
Contestant 3 is Akzira from Kazakhstan!
Her name means bright sun
and she's a very passionate person.
Contestant 4 loves reading poetry.
Shaghayegh from Iran!
She has memorized Kim Sowol's poem "Azalea."
Contestant 5 has been married
to a Korean woman for 15 years.
Stuart from New Zealand!
Contestant 6 loves Korean food
and dreams of opening a Korean restaurant.
Hessa from the United Arab Emirates!
Contestant 7 is from India, the country of yoga.
She is also quite flexible. It's Chhavi!
Contestant 8 is a bright college student,
Liu Jianrong! She's majoring in Korean.
Contestant 9 runs SHINee's fan club in Guatemala.
Evelyn from Guatemala!
Contestant 10 loves Busan dialect.
Zulhilmi from Malaysia!
He loves "Gag Concert" on KBS.
Contestant 11
is Norwegian adoptee Jarne!
He's trying to help adoptees like himself.
Contestant 12 comes from the other side of
the world, Uruguay. She's Tania!
She loves Korea so much that
she's the president of the Korea fan club.
Contestant 13
is Hussah from Saudi Arabia! She's a shy girl
who likes singing the Korean national anthem.
Contestant 14 is Catalina from Colombia!
She's from the country of coffee
but she really loves Korean tea culture.
Contestant 15 loves Korean chicken and beer.
Representing the US, it's Shirley!
She's also called the queen of K-pop dancing.
Contestant 16 is Hilko from Germany!
He has a black belt in taekwondo
and he loves the mountains of Korea.
Contestant 17 is our youngest contestant.
16-year-old Joana from Portugal!
Her entire family loves "Two Days and One Night."
Contestant 18 is Radastina from Bulgaria!
It's her wish to travel around Korea by
motorcycle with her boyfriend.
Contestant 19 loves mung bean pancakes with
rice wine and pork belly with soju.
A Singaporean lady who loves Korean drinks,
Sumei!
Contestant 20 is Theint from Myanmar!
She currently enjoys being single
and she's working as a Korean interpreter.
Last is contestant 21 Monika from Poland!
She won two Korean speaking contests.
She's a tough competitor.
These 21 young contestants who love Korea
have all gathered here today.
Please give them a big round of applause
for coming such a long way to be here!
Next, we'll introduce the hosts of Quiz on Korea.
The brainy comedian who wants to go worldwide,
Seo Kyungseok!
She's a diva onstage and great on TV,
Secret's Han Seonhwa!
She's been making more and more TV appearances.
It's KBS announcer Ga Aeran!
Hello, viewers.
I'm your host for Quiz on Korea 2014,
Seo Kyungseok.
Hello, I'm a big part of the Korean wave.
I'm Han Seonhwa of Secret.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you. I'm KBS announcer Ga Aeran.
Nice to meet you.
Quiz on Korea is a joint event and program
put together by KBS and
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
It's a public diplomacy event for the people
and it's already on its third year.
That's right.
This quiz unites all people who love Korea
and can help others around the world
to understand more about Korea.
The prize this year is amazing.
The two runner-ups will get a plane ticket as well as
a chance to study abroad in Korea for 6 months.
The one final winner will receive
the same prize as the runner ups
plus a cash prize of $10,000.
Yes.
Amazing.
There's another prize too, right?
Yes, there is a special award this year.
The winner of the special award
gets a special gift as well.
With the additon of this special award,
we have a large variety of prizes in store.
The contestants are looking sharper
now that we've mentioned the prizes.
We've actually seen them look this competitive
elsewhere a few days ago.
That's right. They came to Korea
and had a unique experience.
They were quite passionate then as well.
Let's see what they experienced.
Quiz on Korea 2014.
Touching Korean culture.
You might wonder where this is.
It's a Korean folk village in Yongin.
As though they had travelled back in time,
the 21 contestants are
experiencing the culture of the Joseon Dynasty.
How were they at playing Korean darts?
10 out of 10! Excellent!
They were engrossed in Korean culture.
Suddenly, something caught their attention.
They started buzzing with excitement
because of a handsome actor.
She can't help staring today.
Of course, they couldn't miss what happened next.
A horse show where the rider and horse become one
and a scary tightrope walking performance.
The dynamic performance made their hearts race
and they really enjoyed the sights of Korea.
And...
Hello!
Welcome!
The contestants seem excited.
What's going on?
We look like 4 Korean ladies.
I'm really excited.
Are you excited?
Yes.
High five!
They'll try making kimchi.
Making Korean food is both new and fascinating.
- I'll give you some. / - Why?
This is friendship of Korea.
While the men appear awkward in aprons,
they're actually quite good at making kimchi.
He takes a bite for himself.
Yum.
The men barely had any kimchi left over.
First place...
The prize goes to...
Who will it be?
Theint.
Your prize is cosmetics.
What did they do next in Korea?
Stay tuned!
They visited the folk village and made kimchi.
Now the contestants will experience
Korean culture with their bodies.
It's Korea's traditional sport, ssireum.
Nice to meet you. Hello!
Hello!
The referee will be the legendary ssireum athlete,
Coach Lee Taehyeon.
A ssireum competition with a champion
starts now! Go! Go! Go!
Who wants to put on the satba first?
Come on out.
He teaches them the basics.
Your right shoulders should touch.
When you lower your body,
as soon as the match starts, pull your opponent
and lift them right up.
Lift them right up.
That's how you do it.
You win if you knock them over.
It's getting serious from the start.
It's a match between the male contestants.
Let's go!
Both of these contestants enjoy sports.
They're quite skilled for beginners.
This is nuts!
He gets impatient and starts speaking Korean!
Belly toss!
It's a victory for Jarne of Norway.
It's now the men's final round of ssireum.
Ready...
Jarne takes the lead with his technique.
Despite being the oldest, he is the victor.
Tell us how you feel!
I'm the oldest one here
but I ended up beating the youngsters.
Since I won, I feel great!
Let's go!
Now it's time for the heated women's bracket!
Who will make the semifinals?
With the pride of their countries on their backs,
the women's Ssireum tournament begins!
Akzira, say a few words.
I don't know if I'll win but I'll try my best.
Okay!
Start!
After hearing the cheers of their new friends
they start turning up the heat.
But the unpredictable match continued...
If there's no winner in 30 seconds
we're going to weigh both of you.
Just when they thought the match wouldn't end...
He said the last resort would be weighing them!
They can't let that happen!
Akzira from Kazakhstan makes the deciding move!
Akzira is no ordinary lady!
Me too!
Win or lose, they remain friendly.
Now, it's the women's final match!
I want that camera!
It's the finals and they're both in it to win it!
Defying all expectations,
Akzira of Kazakhstan takes the win.
Jianrong of China, that was a great effort.
Because I'm so manly,
I'm afraid I'll have trouble marrying later.
I didn't give up until the end since I got to the finals.
I kept that in mind and just hung on.
The friendship they made on the sand.
They'll remember the experience forever!
That was fun to watch.
They experienced a lot of things.
How many activities was that?
They watched a traditional performance,
they made kimchi
and had a ssireum tournament.
Contestant 3 Kazakhstan's Akzira.
Yes.
Have you done ssireum before?
No, yesterday was my first time.
Though it was your first time,
you beat all these women in ssireum
and took your victory with confidence.
What was your strategy?
I don't know. I was surprised as well.
It was a hidden skill she didn't know she had.
She has quite the fiery gaze.
Now it's time to start the quiz.
Announcer Ga Aeran,
what are the rules of this quiz?
Today's quiz take place in three rounds.
There will be one winner in each round.
The three winners will advance to the finals
and battle it out there.
Now, let's begin the quiz.
Listen carefully to each question
and think hard before you press the button.
Here's the first question of round 1.
The 17th Asian Games will take place here in Korea
from September 19th to October 4th this year.
What city will become the 3rd Korean city
to host the Asian Games after Seoul and Busan?
What city will become the 3rd Korean city
to host the Asian Games after Seoul and Busan?
1. Gwangju.
2. Daegu.
3. Incheon.
Please press the button!
The button must be pressed within 10 seconds.
4 seconds left.
Time's up.
Everyone looks pretty calm.
Since the Asian Games are known worldwide
I'm sure everyone already knows the answer.
It appears that this first question was too easy.
Actually, some contestants look nervous.
Let's see how many got it right.
Let's check the answer.
The answer is 3. Incheon.
Let's see who got it right and who got it wrong.
We can't tell by their expressions.
Let's check!
4 people were eliminated and 17 survived!
The Asian Games first started in India.
We have a contestant from India.
Contestant 7, Chhavi.
Did you know the games would be in Incheon?
Yes.
We asked in Korean and got a response in English.
That's very interesting.
Second question please!
In Korea, mothers always have this
after giving birth.
It's full of calcium and iodine,
therefore making it great for recovery.
It's also known as a birthday food.
What is this food?
Mothers always have this after giving birth
and it's also a birthday food. What could it be?
1. Seaweed soup.
2. Dried pollack soup.
3. Spicy beef soup.
Please press the button!
I laughed because this is very familiar to Koreans.
The video clip also gave a big hint.
Yes, it's easy to identify from the video.
Even the audience members laughed.
It's a very easy question.
Let's see how many contestants got this right.
Let's check the answer!
1, seaweed soup is the answer.
They're all making poker faces.
I can't tell if they got this
right or wrong.
Shall we see who got it right?
Let's check!
All 17 of them got it right!
Contestant 8 Jianrong from China.
Is there a dish in China
that's eaten on birthdays?
In China you eat knife-cut noodles
on your birthday.
- Knife-cut noodles. / - Yes.
It represents longevity.
All countries have special foods eaten on birthdays.
I think you're right.
Everyone got the second question right,
so we'll take these 17 contestants
and move onto question 3.
The main US stock price index is the Dow Jones
and the Japanese equivalent is the Nikkei.
Then what is the name of the main
Korean stock price index?
What is the name of the main
Korean stock price index?
1. Kodari.
2. Kodex.
3. KOSPI.
Please press the button.
You must make a choice within 10 seconds.
Audience members, don't say the answer.
We have many smart audience members.
Time's up.
Let's ask contestant 3,
Akzira from Kazakhstan.
Are you confident you got this right?
No, I'm not.
- Was it hard? / - Yes.
I have a feeling
some people will be eliminated with this question.
Let's check the answer!
The answer is 3. KOSPI.
Jianrong from China is pounding her chest.
I just took a guess.
- You guessed? / - Yes.
And?
She got it right!
She was pounding her chest in relief.
How many people got it right?
Let's check!
3 were eliminated and 14 survived!
Contestant 4 Shaghayegh.
Which one did you choose?
Twice.
- Excuse me? / - Two.
- I chose two. / - She chose 2, Kodex.
So with 3 people eliminated,
14 contestants remain.
Fourth question please!
The "Myth of Dangun" is the myth
of the founding of Korea
featuring a bear and a tiger that wish to be human.
According to the legend, the bear became human
after eating this food for 100 days.
It is used in many Korean dishes.
What food could it be?
In "The Myth of Dangun" the bear became human
after eating this for 100 days. It is a food
that is representative of Korean cuisine.
What is this food?
1. Ginger.
2. Garlic.
3. Chili pepper.
Please press the button.
This one is a bit tough.
All of their expressions look dark.
As expected,
this was a fairly tough question.
More than half of the contestants remain.
How many people will be eliminated?
Let's check the answer.
2. garlic!
Contestant 19 Sumei from Singapore
just high fived someone.
That means she got it right.
Judging from the high five she just received,
it appears that Thient got it right as well.
Who got this wrong?
Let's check.
1 person was eliminated and 13 survived.
This was a tough one.
Contestant 14 from Colombia.
Colombia's Catalina was unfortunately eliminated.
Catalina, which one did you choose?
3.
- 3. / - She chose 3.
It could be confusing.
They use chilies more than garlic in Colombia
so it looks like she picked what was more familiar.
We'll take these 13 contestants
and move onto our fifth question!
Jeju Island is a major Korean tourist destination.
There are 300 of these on Jeju Island.
Jeju is nicknamed the kingdom of this.
In the Jeju dialect,
it means little mountain.
They appeared after volcanic activities.
They are like little volcanoes.
What is this?
In the Jeju dialect,
this means little mountain.
They appeared after volcanic activities,
like little volcanoes. What are they?
1. Oreum.
2. Olle.
3. Gotjawal.
Please press the button.
The questions are getting tougher.
All three choices are famous in Jeju.
Yes, it could be confusing.
Time's up.
The contestants this year
rarely change their expressions.
All of them seem very reserved.
Contestant 19 Sumei from Singapore
flashed a smile just now.
We hope you got this right.
Let's check the answer!
1. Oreum!
Sumei looks pleased.
Contestant 10 Zulhilmi from Malaysia is also smiling.
I can't tell with New Zealand's Stuart's expression.
Stuart doesn't seem too pleased.
It looks like he just ate some garlic.
Okay...
Let's see...
Let's see who survived.
12 people eliminated!
1 person survived!
What just happened? Goodness!
Sumei is loving this!
She's been smiling...
Now she knows she's the only one that got it right.
The winner of round 1 has been decided.
Round 1 ended just like that.
The winner of round 1 Singapore's Sumei,
please step forward.
I can't believe this happened.
Sumei got lucky so quickly.
Goodness...
Please step forward.
We're really flustered right now too.
I'm the host and I don't know
what to do with all this extra time.
I never dreamed round 1 would end so quickly.
There were 13 contestants left.
Tell us your thoughts.
You're the winner of round 1.
I feel great
but I didn't think it would happen like this.
I'll continue to try my best. Thank you.
The answer was Jeju Island's Oreum.
That was actually a really tough question.
Even Korean people get confused sometimes.
Did you know about oreum?
I've been to Jeju before
so I've seen quite a few oreum.
Did you hike up one?
Seongsan Peak.
I went up there.
Amazing.
Even I've never gone all the way up.
Yeah.
Very impressive. Congratulations to you again.
Since you're the winner of round 1
you can take your seat as a finals contestant.
Please give her a round of applause.
- Congratulations. / - Thank you.
Things are heating up
now that there's a winner.
Yes.
We'll take a short break now that round 1 is over.
It's Seonhwa's time to shine now.
Everyone...
They're Korea's best girl group.
We'll watch a performance from Secret.
"I'm in Love!"
What a great performance by Secret.
Very impressive. You totally changed.
The crowd was so excited
that my mood totally changed while performing.
It was a performance for the entire world.
I got a sense of how popular I am.
As expected of an idol.
Yes. Now...
With these 20 contestants,
we'll move onto round 2.
Let's talk about our handsome contestant,
contestant 1, Bilguun from Mongolia.
He's quite handsome.
He sure is.
I said you're handsome.
Thank you.
His voice is nice too.
You're very good at Korean.
How did you get so good?
I liked Korean culture ever since I was young.
As I watched Korean dramas and K-Pop,
I started learning Korean.
He's very good at Korean.
Does anyone have a talent to help lighten the mood?
What do you think about dialects?
- Dialects? / - That sounds good.
A dialect from which region?
- Busan dialect. / - Busan.
I'm from Busan.
Seonhwa is from Busan too.
My hometown is Busan so I'll be the judge.
For real? Seonhwa...
- Goodness. / - Seonhwa.
Did you eat?
Yeah.
What did you have?
Just some cookies.
Is she older than you?
Bro.
Yeah...
How have you been?
- He's good at this. / - You seem surprised.
You have the intonation.
Where did you learn the dialect?
From the drama "Respond 1997."
He learned Korean from Korean dramas.
There's someone I've had my eye on.
He's right next to Zulhilmi.
Contestant 11, Jarne from Norway.
He seems like the only Korean person there.
You're right.
I was born in Korea but I was adopted
by a Norwegian family when I was 3.
I've been interested in Korea since I was young,
so I started learning Korean at that age.
I didn't have the internet back then and
K-pop and Korean dramas weren't popular.
I learned through cassette tapes.
Cassette tapes...
Jarne is the oldest contestant here.
But he looks quite young.
He's only a year or two apart from me.
He's the oldest. Good luck.
Now we'll start round 2.
The rules are the same as round 1.
First question please!
Recently, the film "Roaring Currents"
sold more than 10 million tickets.
It's a film about the man who won
the most naval battles during the Joseon Dynasty.
With only 13 ships,
he won a battle against 100 Japanese ships.
He's a legendary figure in Korean history.
Who is this person?
His life is depicted in the film "Roaring Currents"
and with 13 ships,
he defeated 100 Japanese ships at sea.
Who is this man?
1. King Gwanggaeto the Great.
2. Yi Sunshin.
3. Ahn Junggeun.
Please press the button.
You have 10 seconds to answer.
This is easy if you've seen the movie.
Time's up.
Everyone looks pretty pleased.
Let's check the answer!
It's 2. Yi Sunshin!
Everyone looks pleased after seeing the answer.
Stuart looks very pleased.
I think he got it right.
He seems confident.
Let's see who survived!
Everyone passed!
Raise your hand if you've seen "Roaring Currents."
Just one person.
Contestant 15 Shirley from the US saw it.
Everyone else knows Korean history.
Amazing.
The questions will get harder.
Next question.
Question please!
Korea is famous for 'this' dish which is made of
various ingredients such as
shrimp, clams and fish.
An ingredient is salted and fermented at
room temperature for a while to make this.
It is used in making kimchi or enjoyed
as a side dish. What is this?
With various ingredients like fish and shrimp,
this is fermented in salt for a period of time.
What is this food?
1. Jjanji.
2. Jeotgal.
3. Hongtak.
Press the button.
The answer was in the video clip.
Right.
This one could be a bit tricky.
Which one is the right answer?
2. Jeotgal!
What was Theint's expression just now mean?
- Goodness... / - Goodness?
You'll find out soon. Watch.
She's messing with us now.
She asked us to wait and see.
Let's see who survived.
4 people were eliminated.
You got this one wrong but
contestant 16 Hilko from Germany...
You're very tall and athletic looking.
You're wearing athletic gear too.
Is there a sport you enjoy?
Yes, I really like taekwondo.
Taekwondo.
Are you a martial artist? What is your rank?
I'm a third degree black belt.
Third degree?
- You need to show us. / - Yes.
Show us something with the top half of your body.
Look at his expression...
Amazing.
It's a good thing we saw that.
We hope you bring that energy to round 3.
- Don't be too disappointed. / - Yes.
They're all so amazing!
Next question please!
When Koreans go to saunas,
in order to protect their hair from the humid heat,
they wrap their heads with a towel.
There is a way to fold a towel to this shape.
It's a trend for people to wear towels like this.
This shape, which has protruding ears,
is called what in Korean?
This shape, which is made with towels
and features protruding ears is called what?
1. Yangmeori.
2. Gwimali.
3. Yanggallae.
Please press the button.
I wonder if anyone has tried this before.
I'm sure someone has.
It's a tricky question.
You have 10 seconds. Time's up.
This could be confusing.
It could be hard for them.
Let's check the answer.
The answer is 1. Yangmeori.
How many people were eliminated?
Let's check!
6 people were eliminated.
I guess this was a tough one.
6 people were eliminated and 8 people survived.
The audience is split in half.
Things are finally heating up!
Flags from the cheering sections are
starting to cover up the cameras.
- Really amazing. / - It's heating up.
Contestant 20 on the top row,
Theint from Myanmar.
You got this one wrong as well.
Was it difficult?
It wasn't, but I got confused.
With what?
- After I saw the dog. / - Excuse me?
I saw the cute dog
and it made me forget the answer.
I picked the wrong one absentmindedly.
The dog on screen distracted her.
She didn't focus on the question.
That's too bad.
With our 8 contestants,
we'll move onto the next question.
Question please!
This traditional lantern was used when
noble folk walked the streets at night
or needed to greet important guests.
Later, it grew in popularity
since it became a part of wedding culture.
The walls are lined with red and blue fabrics.
For the G20 Seoul Summit,
it was used as a logo.
What is this?
This is a tradtional Korean lantern
that is wrapped with blue and red fabric.
What could it be?
1. Sotdae.
2. Pungdeung.
3. Cheongsachorong.
Please press the button.
The answer is in the question.
It's not an easy question.
It's quite difficult.
8 people are still in the game
and this is a tough question.
This question might actually be
easy for contestant 8
Jianrong from China.
Because Chinese and Korean culture is similar.
It's also related to Chinese characters.
Do you know the answer?
Yes, I know.
- Bad hand. / - Excuse me?
She pressed the wrong button before.
She seems to be regretful.
Let's ask her since she's already out.
Which do you think is the right answer?
It's 3. Cheongsachorong.
She says 3 is the answer.
Will 3 be the answer?
Let's check!
3. Cheongsachorong!
Contestant 8, Jianrong was sure of the answer.
I wonder if the other people knew.
Let's check the survivors.
2 people were eliminated.
What happened?
I heard you were a huge fan
of Korean historical dramas.
I'm wrong?
Number 3 in the screen?
You had to pick in 10 seconds.
You must've chosen after 10 seconds passed.
You pressed it too late after thinking.
There's still round 3 so don't feel too bad.
It's okay! It's okay!
It's weird to hear Filipinos chant that in Korean.
They all love Korean.
They seem like they're Korean.
There are a few Filippinos there.
Thank you.
Next question please!
In Korea, when a baby turns 100 days old,
or reaches his or her 1st birthday,
this rice cake is served.
This rice cake is made from steamed rice powder.
Its name is derived from the fact that
it looks like white snow.
What is this?
This rice cake is made from steamed rice powder.
Its name is derived from the fact that
it looks like white snow. What is this?
1. Sirutteok.
2. Baekseolgi.
3. Injeolmi.
Please press the button.
This could be confusing since they're all rice cakes.
That's true.
- It's a really tough one. / - Yes.
Time's up.
Let's check the answer.
The answer?
It's 2. Baekseolgi.
Let's see how many people got it right.
Let's see.
Everyone got it right.
Give them all a hand.
A very close match between skilled contestants.
Contestant 15, Shirley from the US.
You've been quietly doing well today.
Yes.
How did you first come to know Korea?
I liked K-pop at first,
so I started studying Korean.
- K-pop. / - Yes.
Which group?
SS501.
SS501. They're from a long time ago.
What's your favorite girl group these days?
I like Secret these days.
Okay. I won't ask that anymore.
Yes.
Such a textbook answer.
No.
You're very good at Korean.
Shirley's also good at Secret's dances.
Really?
Can you show us a little bit?
Can you show us?
Since Seonhwa is the host today,
I'll show you a little of "Shy Boy."
- Just for me. / - "Shy Boy."
- Give her a hand! / - Thank you.
I'll stop here.
It's such an honor being the host today.
- Such great contestants. / - Truly.
Shirley, you got the seaweed soup question right
and now you got the one about rice cakes.
You seem to be good at the food questions.
Have you tried any of
the rice cakes that were just mentioned
in this question?
I've tried sirutteok and baekseolgi.
You've tried them all except injeolmi.
Yes.
She's a big fan of Korean food.
We'll move to a harder question. Question please!
Ssireum, one of Korea's traditional sports,
is tiered in Geumgang, Halla, Baekdu Jangsa, etc.
according to weight division.
However, in this competition,
regardless of weight class, anyone can participate.
The champion of this competition
is given a title
which is identical to the name of the competition.
What is this competition called?
In the world of Ssireum,
what is the name of the competition
that does not feature weight divisions?
1. Taegeuk Jangsa.
2. Daehan Jangsa.
3. Cheonha Jangsa.
Please press the button!
You must press the button in 10 seconds.
It's a really tough question.
It might be tough for Korean women.
But the contestants experienced ssireum.
Also, contestant 11, Jarne from Norway
won the men's division.
I have a feeling that he knows the answer.
Let's see how many people got it right.
Let's check the answer first.
3. Cheonha Jangsa.
How many people got it right?
Out of the 6 remaining players,
let's see who got it right!
1 person has been eliminated.
Some of the audience members sound sad.
Round 2 has 5 survivors.
Let's move onto the ninth question!
It's a tradition that existed
before the three kingdoms period.
Blue, red, orange, white and black paint,
these five colors are utilized
to decorate Buddhist and Confucian style buildings.
While it is decorative, it also functions
to prevent wood decay by pests.
What is this called?
Utilizing five colors,
this style of painting buildings
also prevents wood decay.
What could it be?
It's a really tough one.
1. Obang.
2. Najeonchilgi.
3. Dancheong.
Please press the button!
Even I'm not sure about this one.
- I don't know either. / - It's hard.
This one isn't easy.
It's really tricky.
Perhaps this question will produce
a winner for round 2.
It's a really difficult question.
Perhaps the hardest one.
Even the contestants look confused.
They're waiting to see
if they got the right answer.
Let's check the answer.
It's 3. Dancheong.
They don't look too pleased.
That's right.
We'll see...
Who survived.
2 people were eliminated and 4 survived.
3 people survived.
2 were eliminated and 3 survived.
We thought it was a tough question
but quite a few of them got it right.
Yes.
The ones who got this are quite amazing.
Yes.
Handsome contestant 1 Bilguun from Mongolia.
You were doing well until this question.
It was a tough one, wasn't it?
Yes, it was really tough.
Which one did you choose?
Since it said five colors,
I chose obang but it was wrong.
I said there was a trap.
Since the "o" is five in Korean.
You fell for it.
Bilguun got to where he is now
by beating 600 other people in Mongolia.
Right.
So that means there were 600 people
in the preliminaries in Mongolia.
Yes, 600 people signed up.
And he was the one person who was chosen.
Quite amazing.
- Obang threw him off. / - Yes.
He still has a chance in round 3.
That means
contestant 4 Shaghayegh from Iran,
contestant 11, Jarne from Norway,
and contestant 21, Monika from Poland
are the only three survivors!
Who will be the winner of round 2?
Tenth question please!
Located in Changyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
this is the largest inland wetland in Korea.
It is also home to various plants and animals.
In 1998, during the Ramsar Convention,
it became an internationally protected wetland.
What is this place?
It is the largest wetland in Korea
and it was registered during the Ramsar Convention.
Where is this place?
1. Yong Wetland.
2. Upo Wetland.
3. Jangdo Wetland.
Please press the button.
I believe this is an exam question.
It's a question suitable for a conference.
The audience members are murmuring.
You have to make a choice.
10 seconds are up.
Let's check the answer.
2. Upo Wetland.
The three remaining survivors
haven't changed their expressions at all.
What does this mean?
Let's see who survived!
Besides contestant 11, Jarne from Norway,
they all chose the right answer.
One person was eliminated.
Jarne from Norway.
It's a shame, isn't it?
Yes.
It was a really tough question.
Yes.
The survivors are contestant 21,
Monika from Poland...
And contestant 4, Shaghayegh from Iran.
These are the survivors.
Let's ask them a question.
Who do you think will win? Are you confident?
Shaghayegh from Iran, are you confident?
I'll try my best.
I see.
And contestant 21, Monika from Poland?
Honestly, I'm not very confident,
but I'll try my best.
It's almost like their answers were from Miss Korea.
Contestant 4, Shaghayegh from Iran
seems a bit more confident.
Eleventh question please!
Though Koreans use radishes in various dishes
such as kimchi and other foods,
they also harvest the leaves of the radish
and dry them during the autumn and winter
to be placed in soups or to be seasoned in spices.
It supplements winter diets
with necessary vitamins and minerals,
thereby making it a very healthy food.
What are these dried radish leaves called?
Radish leaves that are dried during fall and winter
are called what?
1. Siraegi.
2. Ugeoji.
3. Chwinamul.
Please press the button!
This could be a confusing question too.
It's tricky.
It's a really tough one.
Will this question decide
the winner of round 2?
Let's check the answer.
1. Siraegi.
What does Monika's expression right now mean?
Shaghayegh's expression hasn't changed.
Will the winner of round 2 be decided?
Let's see who survived!
Iran's Shaghayegh wins round 2!
Let's bring her to the center!
Congratulations.
Congratulations.
Your cheering section seems very excited.
They've been cheering hard since the seventh or
eighth question. Say a few words to them.
Okay.
Thank you so much for coming here.
Even kids are cheering in your section.
Amazing. Round 2 felt almost like
the final round.
Right.
It was very close. Which question was the hardest?
The last one.
- The last one? / - Yes.
Siraegi. It was confusing for you.
Yes, very much so.
Who is that excited kid
in your cheering section?
He came from the embassy.
I see.
What a cute kid.
I think you made it this far
because of their cheering.
Now round 3 is left.
Who do you think would be a tough
opponent for you in the finals?
Bilguun from Mongolia.
Bilguun from Mongolia. He's a tough one.
I bet you want to be the final winner.
Yes.
I'm sure.
You won round 2. You won the entire round.
Do you have a victory ceremony prepared?
I like Korean poems,
so I'll recite a poem.
A poem...
Reciting a poem as a victory ceremony. Very nice.
Go ahead.
Okay.
When you get sick of seeing me,
I'll let you go without a word.
The azaleas in Yaksan, Yeongbyeon
will be spread over the path you'll go.
Please step on those flowers
as you leave me.
When you get sick of seeing me and leave,
I will never shed a tear.
Amazing!
That was poet Kim Sowol's "Azalea."
Iran! Iran!
The kids are getting riled up again!
Those two kids are always getting excited.
You showed us the intelligence and beauty of Iran.
Congratulations again. Iran's Shaghayegh
will compete in the final round.
Congratulations!
The second congratulatory performance is ready.
This group is getting hotter by the day.
Give a hand for BTOB's "Beep Beep."
"Beep Beep!"
What an energetic performance from BTOB.
- Very nice. / - Yes.
Many contestants on the show became
interested in Korean culture because of K-pop.
Especially contestant 9, Evelyn from Guatemala.
I hear you're running
3 K-pop fan pages.
Yes.
I'm running one from K-pop Guatemala,
one for SHINee and one for EXO.
There are contestants that like idols
but this person is quite unique.
She wants an autograph from someone
who isn't an idol.
The winner of round 1, Sumei from Singapore.
I hear there's someone else you like.
Yes, I'm a fan of "Two Days and One Night."
- "Two Days and One Night." / - Yes.
I'd really love to get Director Yu Hojin's autograph.
- Director Yu Hojin? / - Director Yu Hojin?
You want the autograph of the show's director?
To us, he's not really that special.
What do you like about Director Yu?
He looks kind.
He just has to be kind?
- Yes. / - Kyungseok is really kind.
I love you.
Thank you.
Director Yu, if you're watching this
please give her your autograph
before she leaves the country.
Also, contestant 8, Jianrong from China.
You're a strong candidate to win,
however, you didn't make the first two rounds.
Yes.
Are you confident about this round?
Not really, but I'll try my best.
I hear you have a Korean song that you like.
Yes.
Can you sing it before we start round 3?
Sounds good.
Okay.
- I'll start now. / - Okay.
It's a great atmosphere going into round 3.
Yes.
Even though the audience clapped off beat,
it looks like everyone is having fun.
Let's keep up these good vibes
as we go into round 3.
Even if only 1 contestant will make it to the finals,
try your best to remain calm during the quiz.
Round 3. Please give us the first question!
This is a traditional ingredient for Korean food.
It is a fermented food made from meju,
which is made from steamed soybeans
that are ground up and separated from soysauce.
It can be used to make stews
and it can be used to season greens.
What is this called?
It is a fermented traditional Korean food
that is often used in stews and seasoned greens.
What is it called?
1. Gochujang.
2. Biji.
3. Doenjang.
Press the button.
You must press the button in 10 seconds.
It's a pretty easy question.
Quiz on Korea 2014.
We have many amazing contestants
and the audience is very passionate.
We'll check the answer
to the first question now!
It's 3. Doenjang.
It was an easy question.
The survivors and the eliminated.
Let's check now.
2 out of 19 were eliminated and 17 survived.
Unfortunately,
contestants 6 and 13
were eliminated.
So 17 people have survived.
We'll move onto the second question!
Please give us the question!
This is a a traditional Korean heating system.
It utilizes a furnace to keep the floor heated.
Because the heat from the furnace
is dispersed beneath the floor
before it is channeled through the chimney,
the floor stays warm for a long time.
It is also known as gudeul and banggudeul.
What is this heating system?
This is a traditional Korean heating system
that is also called gudeul or banggudeul.
What is this heating system?
1. Dol Hareubang.
2. Ondol.
3. Goindol.
Please press the button.
It's confusing because all the choices have "dol."
- Yes. / - Right.
It's the second question for the final round.
Let's check the answer.
It's 2. Ondol.
Still a pretty easy question.
How many people got it right?
Please show us.
One person was eliminated.
One person.
One person.
Too bad.
Contestant 12. Tania from Uruguay is out.
- She's still as bright as ever. / - Yes.
It's nice that you smile even when you lost.
Good work.
I hope this was a good experience for you.
Now there are 16 survivors.
Let's go to the next question! Next question please!
This is currently a popular subject
in many Korean TV programs.
This is a popular and major Korean music genre
that is based primarily in 4/4 time signatures
and characterized by mellow melodies.
Artists such as Lee Mija, Tae Jina and Jang Yunjeong
are representatives of this genre.
What is this genre?
Characterized by mellow melodies,
Lee Mija, Tae Jina and Jang Yunjeong
are representative singers of this genre.
What is this genre?
1. K-pop.
2. Enka.
3. Trot.
Please press the button.
You have 10 seconds.
These people love Korean culture and K-pop,
so I bet many of them will get this right.
That's true but some may be confused.
Some are similar.
Yes.
Let's check the answer.
It's 3. Trot.
As soon as the answer was revealed, contestant 5...
- Looked disappointed. / - Stuart's face changed.
Since these people love K-pop,
I bet a few of them chose K-pop as the answer.
Let's see how many people survived.
Please show us.
Two people are out.
Yes.
Unfortunately Stuart and Chhavi
were eliminated in round 3.
Now ,14 people remain.
Yes.
Contestant 13, Hussah from Saudi Arabia.
Yes.
You like a song that's not K-pop or trot.
I like to do the Korean national anthem.
- You like the national anthem? / - Yes.
Can you please sing it for us?
The national anthem.
Just a bit.
Yes.
She has such a clear voice.
It made my hairs stand up.
She sounded like a professional singer or musician
singing the national anthem before a soccer match.
Yes, she sang a capella with her clear voice.
It was very moving.
- Thank you. / - Thank you for that.
Unfortunately, she's been eliminated.
- It's okay. / - Is that okay?
Still, she's going shopping tonight.
- That's right. / - You're going to Dongdaemun?
Yes, I'll definitely go.
- Okay. / - We'll wrap this up quickly then.
We have 14 people still in the game.
Let's hear the next question of round 3!
Question please!
From Korea's uncontaminated tidal flats,
shortneck clams, cockles and oysters are harvested.
There are many ways to harvest this delicacy,
but a special way to catch them
is to dig a hole with a shovel
and dig out these creatures by hand.
Since it is great for restoring vitality
and preventing anemia,
it is called the wild ginseng of the tidal flats.
What is this delicacy?
This delicacy is dug out of holes in tidal flats
and pulled out by hand.
It is also called the wild ginseng of the tidal flats.
What is this delicacy?
1. Long-legged octopus.
2. Baby octopus.
3. Octopus.
Please press the button.
They all look kind of similar.
Yes.
This should be a tough one.
The fourth question of round 3.
Let's check the answer.
It's 1. Long-legged octopus.
Okay...
Contestant 8, you just dropped your head.
Yes.
Is there a reason?
I got confused with the 10-legged octopus.
So...
She's so good at speaking Korean.
This is unfortunate.
Let's see the survivors!
- So many people. / - Half of them are out!
Yes, a lot of them were confused.
Was long-legged octopus that hard of an answer?
Half of them are out. 7 are out and 7 survived.
Was it because they look similar?
It is pretty confusing.
- It was hard. / - Theint from Myanmar...
Got the question about kimchi right.
You knew your stuff when it came to food.
- Long-legged octopus... / - Were you confused?
Was it too gross for you to eat?
I saw the legs and I thought it was octopus.
The legs confused you.
That makes sense.
14, Catalina from Colombia. What a shame.
Yes, I'm really sad.
- She's very... / - I'm sorry.
You're saying sorry to your friends?
Friends, give her a hand to cheer her up.
Great.
She wore such a pretty outfit. That's too bad.
Right.
The fourth question of round 3 was really hard.
Half were eliminated, so there are 7 people left.
Next question please!
Traditional Korean medical techniques include
moxa, which spreads heat to pressure points
through the burning of moxa,
Oriental medicine, which is made with herb extracts,
and this technique, which uses needles
to stimulate specific acupuncture points.
What is this technique?
Which traditional Korean medical technique
stimulates pressure points with needles?
1. Su.
2. Buhwang.
3. Chim.
Please press the button.
This treatment is quite popular these days.
Yes.
Many foreigners get it done as well.
Time's up.
7 people are still in the game.
Let's check the answer.
3. Chim is the answer.
Yes...
Let's see how many people survived.
Please show us the survivors!
Two people are out.
What a shame.
Yes.
Contestant 9, Evelyn from Guatemala,
and 2, Dianne from the Philippines are out.
Now there are only 5 people left
in round 3.
Only one seat left in the finals.
Who will get the last ticket?
Next question please!
In the fall, persimmons are peeled
and then brought to warehouses
to be dried in sunny, well-ventilated areas.
This food is known for its chewy and sweet flavor.
It is traditionally served to guests
or stored to provide nutrition in winter.
What is this called?
This food is made from dried peeled persimmons.
What is it called?
1. Dangam.
2. Gotgam.
3. Ddaenggam.
Please press the button.
Did you all press the button?
Yes.
Since you all must be
physically and mentally exhausted
from answering all these questions up until now,
I've actually brought some of this.
See them?
The people in the audience are all murmuring.
I really love this stuff.
The audience seems to want some as well.
It probably tastes really sweet
to the people who know the answer,
but the nervous people who don't know...
I wonder how it tastes to them.
- Okay... / - Now...
Let's check the answer!
The answer is 2. Gotgam.
It was a tough one.
Two people are out.
Two people were eliminated.
Contestant 3, Akzira from Kazakhstan,
and the contestant from Malaysia...
Zulhilmi.
Too bad. Polish audience members are cheering.
Shirley from the US and the handsome contestant
from Mongolia, Bilguun. These three are still in.
Contestant 3, Akzira, you were doing so well.
Was this one too hard?
I was mistaken.
You were mistaken.
That's a difficult Korean expression.
I was mistaken.
It's a generous expression.
Yes.
Who will get the ticket to the finals?
Next question please!
This could be called the predecessor to the brooch.
During the Joseon Dynasty,
this accessory was hung onto hanboks
to add style and flair.
It can be made with colorful silks, metals and stones.
What is this accessory called?
Made from silk, metals and stones,
this accessory added flair to hanboks.
What is this accessory?
1. Binyeo.
2. Bokjumeoni.
3. Norigae.
Please press the button.
Shirley from the US looks pleased.
Mongolia, Poland...
They're thinking about it.
Time's up.
Okay...
Seonhwa, you're an actress
and I bet this is tough for you too.
Sure. The questions keep getting harder.
- It's a tough one. / - Yes.
Let's check the answer.
It's 3. Norigae.
Let's see the survivors!
They all got it correct!
Everyone passes.
Round 3 is filled with tough contestants.
Who will get the last ticket?
Next question please!
This fish has been the oldest
and most popular stable in the Korean diet.
This fish is cooked in dozens of different ways.
It can be stewed, roasted and stewed.
When fully dried, it is called bugeo.
When half-dried, it is called kodari.
Dried baby fish are called nogari.
What is the name of this fish?
When it's fully dried, it's called bugeo.
When it's half-dried it's called kodari.
Dried baby fish are called nogari.
What's the name of this fish?
1. Spanish mackerel.
2. Pollack.
3. Mackerel.
Please press the button.
They've probably eaten it many times,
but do they know the name of the fish?
10 seconds have passed.
I'm really curious to see how many people
passed and how many failed.
This question may decide the winner.
Let's check the answer!
It's 2. Pollack.
Okay...
I can't tell from their expressions.
They're all making different faces. Who survived?
Contestant 21, Monica from Poland.
She's out.
She came wearing beautiful traditional clothing
but she was unfortunately eliminated in round 3.
Okay...
Let me ask this then.
Contestant 4, Shaghayegh from Iran,
you've already advanced to the finals.
Would you rather have Bilguun from Mongolia
advance or Shirley from the US advance?
I don't know. They're both doing so well.
Right.
- They're both doing well. / - Then...
Sumei, what do you think?
Well...
Who would be
the easier opponent?
Shirley?
You'd rather have Shirley advance.
She thinks Bilguun is the toughest opponent.
Will Bilguun survive
or will Shirley survive?
Next question please!
Without any designs or patterns,
unadulterated celadon pottery
is called 'pure celadon.'
Celadon works made with inlays and patterns
must be fired after they are filled with dirt.
These works are called by a different name.
This ceramic technique was passed down
from the Goryeo to the Joseon Dynasty.
What is this technique called?
Characterized by inlays and patterns,
these works must be filled with dirt before firing.
What are these celadon works called?
1. Sanggam.
2. Tugak.
3. Joso.
Please press the button.
Think carefully, but answer in 10 seconds.
Both contestants have pressed the button.
Will a winner be decided?
Let's check the answer.
It's 1. Sanggam.
Who got it right?
Yes.
The US or Mongolia?
Shirley or Bilguun?
Let's see who survived!
They both got it right!
The final two contestants in round 3
aren't going down easily.
They're both amazing.
Korean people would say, "This is nuts!"
They're very persistent.
Let's go to the next question.
Question please!
This happens to be a Korean natural monument.
According to the Ministry of the Environment
it is a class 1 endangered species.
It is known to inhabit
parts of Gangwon-do and Gyeonggi-do.
Its name means 'big and strong.' What is this?
Designated as a natural monument in Korea,
its name means 'big and strong.'
What is this?
1. Diving beetle.
2. Ladybug.
3. Long-horned beetle.
Please press the button.
It could be tough since they've never seen one.
It's a really tough one.
Yes. It should be hard.
Time's up.
Let's check the answer.
Answer please.
3. Long-horned beetle.
Shirley looks pretty confident.
Bilguun looks determined.
I can't tell from their faces.
Let's see who survived!
They both survived.
This is really nerve-racking!
They might answer all the questions.
We'll go to the eleventh question.
Question please!
This castle reflects the architectural techniques used
from unified Silla to the late Joseon period.
Last June,
it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Within the large ramparts,
there is a temporary palace for the King
located within the fortress.
It is located in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do.
Which fortress is this?
This fortress features a temporary palace
for the king within its large ramparts.
It's located in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do.
What is the name of the fortress?
1. Haengjusanseong Fortress.
2. Namhansanseong Fortress.
3. Bukhansanseong Fortress.
Please press the button.
Will this be the last question of round 3?
They both pressed the button early
and waited for time to run out.
Let's check the answer.
2. Namhansanseong Fortress.
Bilguun! He made a strange expression.
Both of them lowered their eyes.
What does this mean? Has it been decided?
Let's see who survived!
They both survived again.
How...
Goodness...
Are you two going to stay up all night?
We're not even at the finals yet.
Will we even have enough questions?
Our staff is going crazy.
We're almost out of questions.
I think they're making more questions.
We just have one left.
Let's move on!
Goodness!
Twelfth question please!
Recently, on Pope Francis's first visit to Asia,
he visited Korea.
During his visit,
he went to this man's birthplace,
the place known as the Solmoe Holy Ground.
He prayed beneath this man's portrait.
He was Korea's first Catholic priest.
He is also known as 'Jaebok.' Who is this man?
He was Korea's first Catholic priest
and he is also called 'Jaebok.' Who is he?
1. Kim Taegon.
2. Kim Suhwan.
3. Jung Jinseok.
Please press the button.
It's the twelfth question.
Will it be the last question?
Bilguun, seemed to have difficulty.
Shirley made her choice easily.
Will this question decide who moves on?
Let's check the answer.
It's Kim Taegon.
1. Kim Taegon.
Their expressions haven't changed.
Survivors.
Will this question decide it?
I think so. Let's see...
Let's see who survived!
I can't believe this!
Goodness!
They're really amazing.
My...
I don't know if I should say this on TV but in
Jeolla-do dialect we'd say they're tenacious.
- They're quite tenacious. / - They...
The two of them have gotten 12 questions right.
Yes.
Let's give them a round of applause! Amazing!
They really are amazing.
Let's end this now.
We have no more multiple choice questions.
This will be a short answer question.
If you know the answer,
raise your hand and give us your answer.
You lose your chance if you are incorrect.
Please think hard before you answer.
I hope this decides it.
Short answer speed questions.
Here it comes!
They call the ten traditional symbols of longevity
"sibjangsaeng." This sibjangsaeng bird can be...
- Found on the 500 won coin... / - Answer.
Bilguun with the answer.
- From Mongolia... / - If you get this right...
You'll be the final winner to advance to the finals.
- Bilguun was faster. / - Yes.
So...
You lose your chance if you get it wrong. Answer?
The answer is...
The answer is crane.
I knew that one!
I knew that one too...
Can you please say the answer again?
The answer is crane.
Crane!
That is correct!
Bilguun is the winner.
Let's bring the winner, Bilguun, to center stage!
- Congratulations! / - Congratulations.
You're smiling now that you've won.
How was round 3?
It was really nerve-racking.
You had to stay tense.
How do you feel? Tell us your thoughts.
I feel really good. I finally won.
Do you feel bad at all for Shirley of the US
who was there with you until the end?
I do feel bad.
Shirley told me before we came here that
one of us should make it to the final 3.
We were in it to the end and I ended up advancing.
- Yes. / - I want to thank Shirley.
He says thank you, Shirley. Say something to him.
I have nothing to say.
Let's go!
Is that your way of thanking him?
Yes. Thank you.
She probably doesn't feel like smiling now.
Bilguun, congratulations on winning round 3!
Congratulations! You're in the finals.
Now that round 3 is over,
I'm so proud to be the host of this show.
I didn't know that so many people loved Korea.
Thank you again.
Before the finals, there's one more
congratulatory performance from a great group.
Everyone...
It's Block B's "H.E.R!"
I'll introduce the three contestants
that have advanced to the final round.
The winner of round one.
Sumei of Singapore!
Next is the winner of round 2.
Shaghayegh of Iran.
Last is the winner of round 3, Bilguun of Mongolia.
They're all very skilled contestants.
The final round will still have video questions.
But unlike previous rounds, it will be short answer.
You can press the button in the middle of the
question if you know the answer.
- That's right. / - But if you're wrong
your two opponents get a chance to answer,
so make sure to press the button carefully.
You get a point for every correct answer.
Whoever gets 3 points or 3 questions right first
will be the quiz king.
The remaining two are automatically runner-ups.
- Yes. / - The final round!
Here's the first question!
In Korea, women play this on traditional holidays.
Bilguun of Mongolia pressed the button.
Okay.
He pressed the button after the first photo.
Your answer?
The see-saw game.
The see-saw game!
That is correct!
Amazing, Bilguun.
He heard the word "holiday" and got it right.
He heard the word and saw the screen.
He answered right away and won one point.
Quite amazing.
Sumei is shaking her head.
Is he a tough opponent?
I knew the answer, but I was a bit slow.
Sumei knew the answer.
That's too bad.
Second question!
Korea has long been famous for ginseng.
These must be harvested from cool mountainous
areas that also have great drainage
after they have grown for 6 years,
after which they are steamed while unskinned
and then dried.
Since the Joseon era,
its medicinal qualities have been world-famous.
It has become a part of Korea's global brand.
What is this called?
That was the question and the footage.
Press the button if you know the answer.
6-year-old, unskinned ginseng
that is steamed and dried. What is it called?
Seonhwa, you eat this when you're tired, right?
I do and so do plenty of others.
- People like it. / - Yes.
Okay.
Bilguun of Mongolia. He already has a point.
If he gets this, he'll have two points.
Your answer?
I don't know but I'll guess since no one else is going.
You just pressed the button?
Yes, there is something that came to my mind.
Well, say it.
Say it confidently.
- Balloon flower. / - Balloon flower?
Balloon flower.
That is incorrect.
Now Sumei and Shaghayegh
have a chance to answer.
Balloon flowers are also roots.
We'll give you 10 seconds.
If neither of you answer,
we will move onto the next question.
10...
Sumei pressed the button.
Is it red ginseng?
- Is it? / - Yes?
- Is it red ginseng? / - Is it red ginseng?
Correct!
I thought nobody would get this one.
Sumei, that was amazing.
Here's the next question!
This food container is designed to ferment...
- Shaghayegh? / - Shaghayegh.
Shaghayegh finally pressed it.
She pressed it first.
Yes.
Jar?
Jar?
- Jar... / - What a shame.
Crock is incorrect.
- Bilguun pressed the button right away. / - Bilguun!
Jar platform?
Jar platform?
Or maybe not.
Incorrect.
Let's hear the rest of the question.
It is an indispensible food container for Koreans.
It is designed to store foods for long periods of time.
It is made from smooth, fired clay.
Though air can escape
through the small holes, moisture cannot.
It effectively stores grains and soy products.
Kitchenware such as jars and earthen pots
belong to which family of art?
Shaghayegh mentioned jars. What is this art?
Sumei seems to be having difficulty too.
You have 5 seconds.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
That's too bad.
Okay...
This family of art includes jars and earthen pots.
It's earthenware pottery.
Earthenware pottery.
It is not an easy short answer question.
Next question.
Here it is.
It is an old Korean tradition
to make rice cakes called 'songpyeon' on Chuseok.
Shaped like half-moons,
they are stuffed with beans or sesame seeds.
When steamed,
to prevent the cakes from sticking together
and to eliminate germs,
the leaves of this tree are spread between layers.
What tree is this?
- Okay. / - Sumei.
You heard songpyeon and tree.
Pine tree.
Sumei of Singapore said pine tree.
Yes.
Correct!
Sumei broke the silence and got 2 points.
Yes.
Have you seen songpyeon with pine leaves?
Not yet.
Then how did you know the answer?
The Chinese character for pine is in songpyeon.
Amazing.
That was a tough one.
She got it by knowing the Chinese root word.
Sumei is in the lead with two correct answers.
If you get this next question,
you will be the winner of the final round.
You'll be today's winner.
If someone else gets it, we'll keep playing.
Right.
Sumei, are you confident?
- Yes. / - She said yes.
Bilguun, things are getting close.
Can you make a comeback?
- It's possible. / - It certainly is.
Shaghayegh, it's still not too late for you.
Yes.
They're nervously giving short responses.
We'll start the next question right away!
The gold crown of Silla is known for its
elaborate design and shape.
It is modeled after tree branches
and the horns of this animal.
We got up to the horns.
Bilguun of Mongolia buzzed first.
If he gets this, it will be 2 to 2.
Your answer?
Deer?
Is it deer?
The audience is murmuring.
That is correct!
It's getting really close.
It's tied at 2:2.
A winner hasn't been decided yet
and Shaghayegh still has a chance.
If Bilguun or Sumei get the next question right,
a final winner will be decided!
I bet you're nervous.
But we're low on time. Next question!
There are certain hubs in Korea
where many foreigners gather.
In the 19th century, when Incheon Harbor opened,
Incheon's Chinatown was formed.
In Ichon-dong, the Japanese formed Little Tokyo.
Then in Seoul's Banpo-dong, the French village...
Sumei.
We heard French and Banpo.
Sumei of Singapore buzzed.
If you get this right you'll be the final winner
of Quiz on Korea 2014.
Yes.
Your answer?
Seorae Village?
Seorae Village!
Correct!
- Congratulations! / - Congratulations!
Let's talk with the winner, Sumei.
Okay.
Can you tell us how you feel?
To be honest, I'm still so nervous,
but I'm so glad I was able to come here.
Thank you.
Who are you thinking about right now?
My husband.
Your husband...
Could you express your joy physically
with a victory ceremony?
Honey, I love you!
You made that gesture at me earlier.
Yes, she did the same thing.
Even though she's married.
Runner-up Shaghayegh.
You look a bit disappointed.
I'm happy that I made it this far.
- Yes. / - Yes.
You were amazing.
Let's give a big hand to Bilguun
and all the other contestants.
Today's highlight
is the award ceremony.
Before we award the runner-ups and winner
we'll give out a special award.
The special award for the 3rd Quiz on Korea
goes to Jianrong from China!
- Congratulations! / - Congratulations!
Congratulations, Jianrong.
The person presenting the prize is Kim Donggi
from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He's giving her the trophy and the prize.
Congratulations.
Next are the runner-ups.
They will receive plane tickets
and a chance to study Korean in Korea for 6 months.
President Gu Giheon of Sangmyung University
- will present the prizes. / - Give him a hand.
Shaghayegh of Iran and Bilguun of Mongolia,
please step forward.
- Congratulations. / - Congratulations.
Give them a round of applause.
He's presenting them with a 6-month study program.
Congratulations.
We hope you'll continue to love Korea.
For Bilguun as well.
He looks like a movie star.
- Congratulations. / - He's a man's man.
He was great.
- Congratulations. / - Bilguun gets a trophy...
And a voucher for a 6-month study program.
Congratulations.
Give them another round of applause.
The final winner is Sumei from Singapore.
She gets a prize of $10,000.
We'll start with the presenter.
He's KBS's Kim Yeongguk,
head of the Global Korean Wave Center.
Give him a big hand.
Sumei, please stand here.
Here is $10,000 from KBS.
- Congratulations! / - Congratulations!
A trophy and a prize of $10,000.
Give her a round of applause.
Sumei gets $10,000
as well as a voucher for a 6-month study program.
Until Quiz on Korea 2015 begins,
we'll have to sign off.
To the contestants, spectators and viewers,
thank you!
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