Korean ‘Brain Academy’ Cast Shines in Science Quiz Show Triumph
A Night of Brains and Laughter on Channel A’s Hit Show
In a thrilling display of intellect and humor, the cast of Channel A’s ‘브레인 아카데미’ (Brain Academy) clinched their first ‘Knowledge Medal’ in the science category on Thursday night. The 6-person team, including popular personalities 전현무, 하석진, 이상엽, 윤소희, 황제성, and 궤도, captivated audiences with their scientific acumen alongside ‘Science Master’ Professor 김상욱.
A Glimpse of Science Excellence
The episode kicked off with a playful banter as 궤도 claimed, “Whatever the topic, science will solve it. Isn’t architecture and psychology science too?” His confidence set the tone for a night filled with both rivalry and camaraderie.
As the night’s theme was revealed to be science, Professor 김상욱 introduced a compelling topic: how significant scientific moments have revolutionized history. The show’s first question, “Why is Mars red?” saw 궤도 confidently responding, “Because it contains iron”, earning praise from the professor.
Blending Knowledge and Wit
Highlighting a critical aspect of scientific history, Professor 김상욱 touched on the topic of the heliocentric model and Galileo Galilei’s revolutionary but persecuted ideas. The team tackled questions ranging from the confirmation of Earth’s roundness through lunar eclipses to the infamous trial of Galileo.
황제성 humorously recalled a popular show, guessing Galileo might have screamed, “I am a fool” at his trial, while 윤소희 correctly surmised, “House arrest?” for the great scientist’s punishment. Later, 김상욱 masterfully guided the team through Isaac Newton’s contributions and the nuances of the periodic table, culminating in an intense round where 윤소희 once again delivered with the right guess.
Brain Meets Entertainment
A standout moment featured the discussion on Einstein and his personal life, where the question, “What did Einstein use his Nobel Prize money for?” was correctly answered by 이상엽 as “divorce settlement”, much to the amazement of everyone present.
The episode concluded on a triumphant note as the team solved all the questions, including the final one about Einstein’s disdain for quantum mechanics, and proudly earned their first ‘Knowledge Medal’. 전현무 delightedly remarked, “This was the most challenging science episode yet, but we proudly seized that Knowledge Medal and won 3 million won.”
Catch more of these compelling intellectual battles on ‘브레인 아카데미’, airing every Thursday at 10 PM.
