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Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Devil's Plan season 2 player Choi Hyun Joon issues apology post-finale, reveals shocking behind-the-scenes truth
The curtain has fallen on Netflix's reality game Devil's Plan: Death Room (also known as Devil's Plan 2), and it didn't end quietly—at least not for contestant Choi Hyun Joon. On May 20, as the show dropped its intense final episode, Choi Hyun Joon took to Instagram with a raw, handwritten letter. It wasn't just a thank-you note—it was an apology. 'The final episode is finally out,' he wrote. 'That blistering August week last year meant everything to me. I laughed, I cried, and at times, I met parts of myself I didn't know existed.' He described the experience as 'one of the most vivid summers' of his life, adding, 'It was an honor to share it with all of you.' But his message quickly turned somber. 'I'm filled with regret,' he admitted. 'I wish I could've shown a cooler, more rational version of myself. But I think the other 13 players made up for that.' So why the remorse? Throughout the show, Choi Hyun Joon made headlines—and drew heat—for betraying allies he had seemingly bonded with. His gameplay, perceived by many as cold and calculated, turned him into an on-screen hate. But behind-the-scenes revelations told a more complicated story. In a candid discussion released with fellow cast members Son Eun Yoo, Yoon So Hee, Jung Hyun Kyu, and 7High, Hyun Jun admitted that his betrayal wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision—it was planned from the beginning. 'That was the plan all along,' he confessed. This revelation sparked backlash and reflection. Yoon So Hee, visibly emotional, said, 'That's why I felt even more betrayed. We had a huge fight—Kyuhyun and I—debating whether we should go through with it. And the whole time... they were planning to trick me from the start. Watching it back, I thought, 'Why did I care so much?'' Even more telling was a moment with producer Jung Jong Yeon, who revealed that Choi Hyun Joon had misunderstood the game. 'You're misunderstanding something,' the producer said. 'The host didn't say betrayal would earn applause. What he said was, 'Even if your victory is built on ugly lies and betrayal, we'll still applaud you and hand you the prize.'' For Choi Hyun Joon, it was a wake-up call. 'I kept thinking, 'When's the best moment to betray?' I thought applause was waiting on the other side of betrayal,' he admitted. 'But no one clapped. Now I understand why.' The public's perception quickly shifted. What looked like a heartless strategy was, in part, a tragic misunderstanding. In the end,Choi Hyun Joon's apology wasn't just damage control—it was a confession of misplaced intentions. In a game where trust was currency and betrayal was spectacle, he thought he was playing to win. What he learned too late was that some victories come at the cost of one's conscience.
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why did Jung Hyung Gyu apologize to fellow The Devil's Plan Season 2 player? Winner of Netflix's unscripted show reiterates
Winning a major reality show should be a cause for celebration, but for The Devil's Plan: Death Room Season 2 winner Jung Hyung Gyu, the aftermath has been more complicated. Despite taking home a grand prize of 380 million KRW (approximately USD 273,000), Jung found himself at the center of controversy after comments he made during an episode of the Netflix reality competition show. The episode, aired on May 13, sparked backlash from viewers who felt that Jung Hyung Gyu's attitude toward fellow contestant Choi Hyun Joon came across as dismissive and disrespectful. During a tense strategic moment, Jung Hyung Gyu directed a sarcastic remark at Choi Hyun Joon, asking, 'Can you do arithmetic?' This comment came after Choi Hyun Joon, who was on the same team as Jung Hyung Gyu, made a decision that didn't align with Jung Hyung Gyu's preferred strategy. The comment raised eyebrows, especially considering Choi Hyun Joon is a mathematics major from KAIST, one of South Korea's Known science and engineering universities. The moment quickly gained traction online, with viewers criticizing Jung for what they perceived as arrogance. Some went as far as mocking Jung Hyung Gyu on social media with variations of his own words, while others expressed disappointment in the tone he used throughout the game. In response to the growing criticism, Jung Hyung Gyu acknowledged the controversy. On May 14, just one day after the episode aired, he updated his social media bio to a simple but telling message: 'I'm sorry.' Adding to the disapproval, some viewers also took issue with Jung Hyung Gyu referring to fellow contestant and professional poker player 7high simply as 'Poker.' Still, some fans defended Jung Hyung Gyu, pointing out that The Devil's Plan is a survival-style competition show where strategic intensity and mind games are expected. They argued that his actions were part of the gameplay, not personal attacks. Despite the criticism, Jung ultimately emerged as the winner of the season, edging out a final group that included Choi Hyun Joon, Yoon So Hee, Kyuhyun, Kang Ji Young, 7high, and Son Eun Yoo. As for Jung Hyung Gyu's apology, it is a reminder that even in victory, how players treat others can shape their legacy just as much as the final result.
