The New Era of Quiz Shows: Brain Academy vs. Reality Survival
Emphasizing Collective Intelligence Over Survival Instincts
A New Contender in Quiz Shows: Brain Academy
While Netflix’s survival reality show ‘Devil’s Plan’ remains at the top of the charts even after its finale, a new type of brain game show is on the horizon. ChannelA’s ‘Brain Academy’, premiering on October 29th, aims to appeal to family audiences by challenging participants to solve quizzes posed by top scholars from various fields.
Divergent Paths in Entertainment
– Popular survival shows like Devil’s Plan, The Genius on tvN, and Bloody Game on Wavve focus on cutthroat competition.
– In contrast, Brain Academy emphasizes teamwork and the collective intellect, taking a markedly different approach.
A Nostalgic Return to Classic Quiz Shows
Drawing on the charm of 2000s-era quiz programs, Brain Academy seeks to be a family-friendly show where multiple generations can enjoy without intense stimulation.
Star-Studded Cast
– Notable participants include former stars from The Problematic Men: Jeon Hyun-moo and Ha Seok-jin.
– Science YouTuber Kwedo and KAIST graduate actress Yoon So-hee.
– Hanyang University graduate actor Lee Sang-yeob, known for his knowledge in Korean history.
– Comedian Hwang Je-sung, with his excellent math scores from the Korean SATs.
Anticipated Production Crew
The production team promises an enlightening experience with some of the brightest minds in the entertainment industry:
– Headed by Seo Hye-seung CP, known for conceptualizing ChannelA’s Human Talk Show.
– PD Moon Young-seok, famous for After Signal, and writer Lee Eun-byul, who worked on The Problematic Men, join forces.
The first episode will feature architect Yoo Hyun-joon, who recently gained attention in the talk show AlSeaByulJab: Mediterranean.
Tune into Brain Academy’s premiere at 10 PM on ChannelA.
