2 Days and 1 Night cast faces statistical surprises during Yeosu quiz

The cast of 2 Days and 1 Night Season 4 struggled with statistical predictions during a quiz in Yeosu, where the actual number of obese adults in South Korea was revealed to be approximately 17 million. While Moon Se-yoon correctly guessed the annual chicken consumption per person as 24 chickens, the group's initial estimate of 10 million for obesity fell far short of the true figure.

A quiz competition on 2 Days and 1 Night Season 4, set against the night sea of Yeosu, led to eccentric statistical predictions and unexpected correct answers from the cast. On KBS 2TV's 2 Days and 1 Night Season 4, the cast participated in a quiz game titled "Everything About Averages," following a ride on the Yeosu Maritime Cable Car where they viewed the night scenery.

Yeosu Night View from the Maritime Cable Car and the "Trap of Averages"

While riding the Yeosu Maritime Cable Car, the cast enjoyed the views of the night sea. Some cast members, experiencing the cable car for the first time, showed tension due to the high altitude and the transparent floor, but they soon expressed admiration for the Yeosu night view, including the lighthouses and Dolsan Bridge. The night scenery of Yeosu, combined with cruise fireworks, drew reactions from the cast that it was "no different from abroad."

Upon arriving at the observatory, the cast was met with the "Everything About Averages" quiz. The game required participants to guess an average value within a certain margin of error. Under the "Trap of Averages" rule, correctly guessing the answer immediately earns 8 points, but an incorrect guess results in a 2-point deduction and provides one more chance to answer correctly. The cast attempted to guess the statistical figures based on their own experiences and intuition.

"17 Million Adults Obese"... Predictions Based on News and Missed Figures

The first question concerned the "number of obese adults in South Korea," based on data investigated by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. Based on a total adult population of 44 million in South Korea, the cast offered various predictions. One cast member, citing information from recent news, claimed that the country was "approaching an era of 10 million obese adults" and suggested 10 million as the answer. This was accompanied by opinions that most people would become obese, mentioning InBody (body composition analysis) readings. The cast ultimately proposed 9.5 million as a safe answer.

The result was a reversal. The correct answer was revealed to be approximately 17 million. While the initial prediction of 10 million fell outside the margin of error, the cast engaged in tense dialogue as they narrowed down the figure through hints and an "up-down" method. The prediction that "10 million might be correct" highlighted the difficulty of the quiz when compared to the actual figure.

Moon Se-yoon's Calculation of "Chicken Once Every Two Weeks" Hits the Statistical Mark

The second question was the "annual chicken consumption per person in South Korea," based on the 2023 agricultural outlook statistics from the Korea Rural Economic Institute. The cast began calculating based on their usual frequency of eating chicken. Moon Se-yoon set a standard of "ordering about one chicken a week" and calculated the annual consumption to be 24 chickens. Other cast members debated, suggesting the number would be within 24 or 30 chickens, citing reasons such as consuming chicken breast.

Ultimately, Moon Se-yoon's calculation was correct. According to actual statistics, the annual chicken consumption per person in South Korea was 26 chickens. Moon Se-yoon's suggestion of "24 chickens" was accepted as the correct answer as it fell within the permitted margin of error. In the subsequent quiz regarding the "average daily time spent on sports and leisure by the entire nation," based on a 2024 Statistics Korea survey, the cast heated up the night in Yeosu by offering various opinions ranging from 10 to 30 minutes based on their individual exercise habits.

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