Netflix’s ‘Devil’s Plan: Deathroom ‘(hereafter referred to as’ Devil’s Plan 2 ‘) ended with Jeong Hyun-gyu’s victory.’Devil’s Plan 2 ‘, which returned for season 2 following season 1 in 2023, is a brain survival game where players from various occupations live together for 7 days to determine the best brain.It consists of a total of 12 episodes and was released sequentially from the 6th to the 20th over 3 weeks.

Jung Hyun-kyu, who received a lot of attention through the 2022 dating variety show’ Transfer Love 2 ‘, is an influencer from Seoul National University who has been recognized as having an IQ of 156, the highest score on the Mensa Korea IQ test.’ Devil’s Plan 2 ‘included him, the’ Legend of Baduk ‘Lee Se-dol who won the match against AlphaGo, Kang Ji-young who is an announcer and passed the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants(AICPA)certification exam, Yoon So-hee who graduated from a science high school early and is an actress from KAIST, Seven High who is a professional poker player and music producer, Lee Seung-hyun who is a college student and Miss Korea, Choi Hyun-joon who is a model from KAIST, and actors Justin H Min, Super Junior’s Kyuhyun, and singer Chuu.Non-celebrity participants included plastic surgeon Kim Ha-rin who beat out over 1,000 competitors, 2021 International Physics Olympiad gold medalist Park Sang-yeon, corporate merger and acquisition(M & A)lawyer Son Eun-yu, and board game master Tino.

‘Devil’s Plan 2 ‘raised expectations for a thrilling brain survival show of people with abilities, just like PD Jeong Jong-yeon’s previous works, ‘The Genius’ series, ‘Society Game’ series, and ‘Devil’s Plan ‘before that.However, the finished product that was actually revealed was different from expectations.

The game and environment that seemed to work in Jung Hyun-gyu’s favor, Kyuhyun and Yoon So-hee who personally led him to victory by joining forces with Jung Hyun-gyu, and the controversy over Jung Hyun-gyu’s character who built up a reputation for harsh remarks toward his colleagues.All these suspicions and controversies reached their peak in the final third week.However, Jung Hyun-gyu did not specifically state his position in his review video or on his personal SNS, which raised curiosity.

Among them, Jeong Hyeon-gyu stood in front of the press in person.He attended the interview with PD Jeong Jong-yeon and Donga.com on the 27th, apologized in ‘mortal sin’ mode, and shared his thoughts.The following is a Q&A(additional explanations were added to the questions, and the answers were written as much as possible).


Q First, I’m curious about how you feel about winning.Did you also look up the viewers ‘reactions?

A After the broadcast, I looked at the reactions and asked myself.I really tried to win with all my heart, and in the process, I am responsible for causing discomfort to many people and viewers.The secret to winning is not that I did well, but that I did my best in the situation, and people around me helped me, and I also had a lot of luck.What I realized after winning was that it is more important to convey sincerity to people than sincerity.I am reflecting on that.

Q In particular, Kyuhyun and Yoon So-hee, who formed an alliance, received a lot of criticism.In particular, Yoon So-hee, who faced off in the final match, backed down more easily than expected when it became a stalemate.There were even jokes that she “gave up the championship” and there were even dating rumors.

A In the living room, Kyuhyun hyung, I, and Yoon Sohee said, “Let’s go all the way to the end, take out all the pieces, and have fun competing together.” In the process, we never imagined that it would be seen as a dating rumor.Now, we are just good older sisters and younger sisters.

Kyuhyun hyung, Yoon Sohee noona, and I, the three of us, won consecutive matches as a team.In the process, the three of us became close and a sense of camaraderie blossomed, so we worked hard as a team.I feel sorry for them.In order to win, I strategically asked for help, and in the process, Yoon Sohee noona and Kyuhyun hyung were on my side.

I apologized because I felt like they were hurt because of me, and(the two)said it was okay.The victory was not a concession, but a fair and fierce fight.Since the journey lasted 7 days, there were serious physical problems.It was a situation where it was difficult to go into the final match in 100% condition, but it is true that both of them did their best.

Q How did the three of you become so close?

A I just said that I wanted them to continue to do it with their skills.That was the goal even in the living room.Even though Sohee and Kyuhyun left during ‘Balance of Mancala’, I think we continued to have a strong camaraderie.I feel sorry that I asked them to do it and they got cursed because of me.


Q You had secured ‘10 pieces’ as a reward for succeeding in the hidden stage of the daily life agreement.But why did you desperately ask Kyuhyun and Yoon Sohee to save you?

A I wanted to save the hidden stage benefit until the end, so I tried not to use it as much as possible.I thought I could win when I teamed up with Kyuhyun hyung and Yoon Sohee noona again.I unintentionally lost when Kyuhyun hyung gave up an entire round.

Q During the prison match with Choi Hyun-jun, the movements such as shaking your body back and forth and opening your eyes wide were intentional strategies or were they just because you were immersed in it?

A I did that because I was so immersed in the game and focused.The numbers on the screen were smaller than I thought, so I leaned forward and opened my eyes wide to avoid misreading the alphabet.

Q There have been many situations involving Choi Hyun-jun.Is there a message you would like to convey personally?

A I became close with Hyun-jun before the broadcast and we were close even before I saw the reaction.We are still close now.I don’t think there is anything else to say.

Q Kyuhyun also revealed a photo of the two of you holding hands.

A Since we are the same age, we often hung out together after filming ended in September of last year.I met Hyun-jun and I once.The photo of us holding hands must have been taken at a company dinner.I think I was holding hands with Hyun-jun because I was drunk.


Q Is there anything you would like to clarify regarding editing?

A I loved this program so much and I went all the way with the mindset of doing it for the sole purpose of winning.I don’t see it as the devil’s editing.I think I overlooked the fact that my appearance could be offensive or hurtful to others or those watching.I am aware of my responsibility and am trying to improve, grow, and reflect.I tried to do it with sincerity, but I feel like I had a bad influence on many people in the process, so I am sorry.I will try to grow well.

Q Did you receive the prize money of 380 million won?

A I received it after the program ended.I don’t have any specific plans yet, but I want to use it to buy delicious food for the cast.I plan to donate it later because it caused harm to the program and viewers.

In ‘Hyeoks Club’, the host guessed the winner by talking about how it was used.I said that because I didn’t want to be caught as the winner, but I had originally planned to donate.

Q I wonder if you have any specific plans for future entertainment activities.

A This incident made me reflect on myself.I realized that I am an immature and imperfect person.I plan to take some time to heal on my own.I have no specific plans for broadcasting or entertainment activities in the future.

Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga
Photo courtesy of Netflix

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