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Korea Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Is 'Devil's Plan' 2 the worst game show ever?
Star PD Jung Jong-yeon addresses controversy surrounding 'Devil's Plan' season 2 as final winner issues apology Season 2 of Netflix's survival game show "Devil's Plan" generated intense buzz — though not for the reasons the creators might have hoped. While season 1 earned praise for its intense mind games and unpredictable strategy, the second season has received heavy criticism for the behavior of its participants and a controversial outcome that left viewers divided. Continuing with a new lineup of contestants from diverse professions — including legendary Go player Lee Se-dol, Super Junior's Kyuhyun, and professional poker player Seven High — season 2 ended with Hyun-kyu, a reality star from dating show "EXchange 2" (2022), becoming the final winner and taking home the 380 million won ($275,000) prize. But instead of celebrating the win, viewers quickly accused Hyun-kyu, Kyuhyun and actor Yoon So-hee of forming an alliance that supposedly worked to support Hyun-kyu's victory. The alleged collusion was met with public backlash, with some fans labeling "Devil's Plan" season 2 as 'the worst survival game show ever.' Hyun-kyu's behavior also became a major flashpoint, with critics calling him disrespectful and rude toward other participants. Some fans claimed he didn't deserve the win at all. Facing growing criticism, Hyun-kyu appeared before reporters Tuesday in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, wearing a solemn expression and keeping his head down for most of the event. 'Many people have judged my character, so I reflected on myself. ... I sincerely committed to the program, and during that process, I think I said things that hurt others and showed an aggressive attitude. I feel sorry for making many people uncomfortable and causing trouble for the program, the production team, and the cast,' he said during the group interview. 'I regret that I should have played a bit more gently,' he continued. 'After the program ended, I received the prize money, and since I feel I had a negative influence while winning, I plan to donate a certain amount. I will also enjoy some good food with the other contestants.' Much of the frustration also stemmed from participants forming alliances, which allegedly disrupted the intended flow of gameplay. Producer Jung Jong-yeon, the star producer behind multiple game shows such as "The Genius" and "Great Escape" as well as the producer of the "Devil's Plan" series, acknolwedged the issue, saying, 'It's an unavoidable problem in competitive programs that involve social elements.' 'This genre isn't a brain game where everyone starts from the same line, like a race. If viewers continue to feel frustrated watching that aspect, then it's something we need to reflect on," said Jung, during a group interview session held with Hyun-kyu on the same day. When asked whether he's planning a third season, Jung remained open to the idea, even in the face of ongoing criticism. 'There have been a lot of responses saying, 'I'm not looking forward to season 3,'' he said. '(But) if even one person is looking forward to it, I'd like to do season 3,' Jung said. 'Honestly, even if 'Devil's Plan 3' gets greenlit, I've been thinking about completely changing the structure. While maintaining the core concept of a brain-based social survival game, I wanted to keep introducing new formats. If given the chance, I'll try that again — or we might even release it under a completely different title.'
Hype Malaysia
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
From New Album To New Tour: What Super Junior Have In Store For Their 20th Anniversary
It's a miracle when a K-pop group lasts long, especially given the growing competition from younger groups. K-pop icons Super Junior (슈퍼주니어) are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, and they're marking the milestone with some exciting events. Recently, the K-pop powerhouse shared their plans for their upcoming 20th anniversary comeback. The comeback is planned for early July, but there's no exact date yet. However, news reports confirmed that the new release will be a full-length album, with all nine active members of Super Junior participating. The group have also recently concluded the filming for the title track's music video. More noteworthy for fans is Kim Heechul's (김희철) participation in the new album and music video. Many ELFs (Super Junior fans) were disappointed when the idol wasn't part of the group's previous single, 'Show Time', due to the last-minute nature of the release. This new album also marks Super Junior's first full-length album in almost three years, following 2023's 'The Road'. The boy band is also planning a few other projects, including a new tour after their July comeback. Dubbed 'Super Show 10', the tour comes after Super Junior's 2024 'Super Show Spin-Off: Half Time' concerts, which served as a build-up for their 20th anniversary. News reports also shared that the K-pop icons will hold pop-up stores, likely featuring merchandise themed to their comeback album. Super Junior also previously held an exhibition in Seoul to commemorate their anniversary. The 'Super Records' exhibition took fans through the group's 20-year musical career. The Seoul stop was successful, prompting suggestions for the exhibition to go global. According to reports, the exhibition will have stops in Japan and China in June, but no news of whether the exhibition will be held in other countries. Global fan projects have also begun to celebrate Super Junior's 20th anniversary this November. Considering the milestone, we're sure the celebrations will be grander than ever, so we can't wait to see what Super Junior and ELFs have in store! Source: Xsportsnews
Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Super Junior to release full-group album for 20th debut anniversary: report
Super Junior will put out a full-length album in early July to celebrate its 20th anniversary, according to a local media report Tuesday. It already completed shooting the music video for the forthcoming album, added the report. All nine members of the veteran idol group will participate in the album including Kim Heechul who missed out on the last album, 11th LP 'The Road.' That album came out in January 2023 combining the two installments — 'The Road: Keep on Going' and 'The Road: Celebration' — released in the previous year. The 12th LP will coincide with the band's exhibit 'Super Records.' Looking back on its musical journey spanning over two decades, the show was held in Seoul until May 18 and will continue in Japan and China until next month.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I-DLE's Shuhua almost left the group? Read to find out why she stayed behind
I-DLE's Shuhua recently revealed that she almost made the decision to quit her life with the girl group right before the date for contract renewal. The idol shared how she dealt with her emotions during that time and also what made her stay with her company and her group. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I-DLE's Shuhua shared how she dealt with emotions after almost leaving the group and agency behind I-DLE recently rebranded themselves and even made a brand-new comeback as well. One of the group's members, Shuhua, recently, while promoting the new album, shared anecdotes from her life as an idol. She even shared how she almost left I-DLE as well as her management agency. The idol also detailed how she even had hired a lawyer to smoothen the process as well. During her appearance at the popular variety show 'Knowing Bros', Shuhua got candid about how I-DLE might have become a four-member group. While talking about company contracts, Super Junior member Heechul made a passing comment about Shuhua's decision to hire a lawyer, saying, 'Surprisingly, even the usually quiet Shuhua hired a lawyer.' Even though comedian Lee Soo Geun replied in a witty manner, saying, 'She must have been preparing to leave,' Shuhua replied in all seriousness that it was her initial plan when the time came to renew their expiring contracts. Shuhua shared that when it came to deciding whether to stay with the company or leave it, Shuhua considered her options heavily and went through a lot of contemplation. It was also one of the reasons why she also hired a lawyer to help in her decision. The idol shared that even though she heavily considered leaving everything behind and starting fresh, it was the thought of leaving her members as well that made her change her mind. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She shared during the show that 'When I thought of the members, I felt that staying with the team would be the better choice.' Shuhua also shared how to ease her mind; she even had conversations with her fellow members one by one to ensure that she made the right decision. Soyeon also shared her involvement in the matter While talking about contract renewal, Soyeon, the leader of I-DLE, shared with the cast that she was directly involved in making the terms and conditions of their new contracts with their company. She shared during the show that 'I even took the lead in negotiating the finer details. I made a lot of edits to the contract, even down to the word choices.'
Pink Villa
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
I-DLE's Shuhua admits hiring lawyer to leave the group before contract renewal; here's why she stayed
I-DLE's youngest member, Shuhua, has candidly revealed that she was on the brink of leaving both her agency and the group. She shedded light on the emotional rollercoaster that came with their contract renewal process. On the May 24 broadcast of Knowing Bros, all five I-DLE members joined the show as guests. They spoke honestly about the difficult decisions they had to make when their exclusive contracts with Cube Entertainment approached expiration in 2024. While fans had long speculated about the group's future during that time, the latest episode offered a firsthand look at how close I-DLE came to going their separate ways. During the episode, the cast brought up the topic of contract renewals. Super Junior's Heechul made a lighthearted but telling comment, saying, 'Surprisingly, even the usually quiet Shuhua hired a lawyer.' Comedian Lee Soo Geun responded in jest, 'She must have been preparing to leave.' To the surprise of viewers and hosts alike, Shuhua didn't deny it. Instead, she responded with a calm, 'Yes. It's true.' Shuhua went on to explain that she had seriously weighed her options and had mentally prepared herself for the possibility of leaving I-DLE altogether. It wasn't just a matter of parting ways with Cube Entertainment; it was a potential farewell to the team she had debuted with and grown alongside for years. She admitted all this, before sharing what changed her perspective. As quoted by Koreaboo, 'When I thought of the members, I felt that staying with the team would be the better choice,' Shuhua revealed. According to Shuhua, her decision wasn't made overnight. She had one-on-one conversations with each member. Those heart-to-heart talks played a crucial role in helping her find clarity. Leader Soyeon, in particular, stepped in with support that extended far beyond emotional encouragement. She revealed that she took an active role in the contract renewal process, going as far as to review and revise the contract details herself. 'I even took the lead in negotiating the finer details. I made a lot of edits to the contract, even down to the word choices,' Soyeon said. Her leadership and dedication to the group became a major influence in Shuhua's final decision to stay. The trust between the members and their collective desire to move forward as one unit ultimately led to a successful renewal for all five. The contract expiration in 2024 had sparked a wave of rumors and uncertainty among fans. Many speculated that the group might disband or lose members. However, the rumors were finally put to rest when Soyeon announced during I-DLE's acceptance speech at the 2024 Melon Music Awards that all members had renewed their contracts. Following the renewal, the group dropped the stylized parentheses from their original name, transitioning from (G)I-DLE to simply I-DLE. The rebrand symbolized a fresh chapter for the quintet. Thanks to honest communication and shared trust, I-DLE emerged from the crossroads stronger than ever. What could have been the end of an era became the beginning of a new one.
