Controversy ensues following Jeong Hyun-gyu's win on 'The Devil's Plan' season two, as viewers express dissatisfaction.
Netflix's "The Devil's Plan: Death Room" Season 2 has crowned a winner, and Jeong Hyun-gyu walks away with a impressive prize of 380 million won (approximately $277,000). However, the South Korean actor's victory has been met with a wave of backlash from viewers, despite his adherence to the show's rules.
The source of the backlash stems mainly from Jeong's game tactics, which many feel crossed the line of fair play. His interaction with contestants, Kyuhyun and Yoon So Hee, in particular, was seen as a betrayal, causing an outcry among fans.
Moreover, a sarcastic remark toward fellow contestant Choi Hyun Joon, a mathematics major, was perceived as disrespectful and contributed to the growing negative sentiment. Fans took issue with Jeong's overall approach and behavior during the show, finding his tactics unsettling and unbecoming of a winner.
Comparisons to the Season 1 winner also played a role in the backlash, as Jeong's tactics and attitude appeared less favorable in comparison.
In response to the criticism, Jeong issued several public apologies and expressed remorse for causing discomfort. He has also considered donating his winnings in an effort to appease critics. Despite these efforts, the controversy surrounding his win continues to be a central topic among fans of the show.
Fans expressed disapproval towards Jeong Hyun-gyu's tactics on "The Devil's Plan: Death Room" Season 2, feeling they crossed the line of fair play. His interactions with contestants Kyuhyun and Yoon So Hee were particularly seen as betrayals by viewers. Furthermore, Jeong's sarcastic comment towards mathematics major Choi Hyun Joon was perceived as disrespectful, fueling the growing negative sentiment towards him.
