Song Kang’s first variety-show appearance after completing his military service was episode 357 of tvN’s ‘You Quiz on the Block.’ tvN’s official episode description and reports from multiple media outlets confirmed that Song Kang appeared as a guest on the episode, which aired at 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The appearance, previously reported without a confirmed broadcast date, has now been completed and aired.

What episode did Song Kang appear in, and when did it air?

Episode 357 featured Song Kang, Kim Do-hee, Kim Heon, and Sam Kim. tvN’s official episode description introduced Song Kang as “an actor with no military-service hiatus” and mentioned his habit of using one face mask a day during his military service. The description of the appearance as his “first variety-show appearance after discharge” was also confirmed through tvN’s official episode description and reports from multiple media outlets.

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Newsen reported that Song Kang appeared as a guest on episode 357, which aired on August 26, 2026. TenAsia also described the broadcast as Song Kang’s first variety-show appearance after completing his military service. MyDaily previously reported that a preview of Song Kang’s appearance was shown at the end of episode 356, which aired on August 19. The appearance news, which had been at the preview stage, was followed by the broadcast in the next episode.

Official content available after the broadcast

tvN’s official video page has published highlights and segment clips related to Song Kang from episode 357. Separate from the full broadcast, these highlights and clips are the currently available follow-up content that can be viewed on the official page.

‘You Quiz on the Block’ is listed on tvN’s official program page as airing every Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. The episode and broadcast date for this appearance have been confirmed, but the official information provided does not include the cast or any separate schedule for subsequent episodes.