EBS's representative cultural documentary program, "Knowledge Channel E," will be presenting a special 4-part series titled "The Writer's Imagination Becomes Science" to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The series will air from September 8th to 11th every night at 25:00 (EBS 1TV).

In this series, SF writer Cheon Seon-ran will explore the boundaries between science and imagination with robotic engineer Professor Han Jae-kwon and biologist Dr. Ahn Ju-hyun, shedding new light on popular themes such as 'AI,' 'robots,' 'zombies,' and 'dinosaurs' from a scientific perspective.

Writer Cheon Seon-ran led a new wave in Korean SF literature with her representative work "A Thousand Blues," which has recently garnered attention as the first case of Korean literature entering Hollywood through a contract with Warner Bros. Another work, "The Savior Who Comes at Night," is being introduced overseas through Bloomsbury, known for publishing 'Harry Potter,' expanding the reach of K-genre literature.

The first episode of the 4-part series will explore the theme "Can AI Fall in Love?" investigating the possibility of emotional relationships between humans and artificial intelligence. The second episode will shed light on the technical and philosophical background of developing humanoid robots through the question "Why are robots made to resemble humans?" The third episode, "Are zombies just a figment of imagination?" interprets zombies from a biological perspective seen in SF movies, addressing realistic threats such as pandemics and brain function issues. The final fourth episode, "Can dinosaurs come back to life?" examines the scientific possibility of ancient DNA restoration technology and the revival of extinct organisms.

This broadcast aims to intriguingly bridge the gap between imagination and reality for modern individuals living in the era of advanced technology by intersecting the imaginative power of SF writers with the knowledge of scientists. The production team expressed their hope that this series will prompt viewers to ponder deeply on the essence of science and the future, stating, "Through the encounter of science and literature, we aimed to explore new possibilities for cultural documentaries," and added, "We hope this series will serve as an opportunity for viewers to contemplate the essence of science and the future."