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Netflix’s ‘The Devil’s Plan’ to Return for Season 2

Netflix confirms that season 2 of 'The Devil's Plan' is in production. Credit: Website/NETFLIX

A more intense game awaits as Netflix has officially greenlit the second season of The Devil’s Plan!  

“The devil will return, more devious and cunning than ever,” Netflix announced on Tuesday, November 7. 

To recall, The Devil’s Plan is an intellectual gaming reality show wherein players compete in a series of games that test their wit and strategy. 

Producer Jung Jong Yeon will also be in charge for season two. Among his other known survival shows include The Genius, The Great Escape, and Girls’ High School Mystery Class.

During the announcement of the first season, Jung shared that he’s “long wanted to create a brain survival format in the most reasonable and fun way.” 

As for the second season, Jung teased that fans can expect a “completely new version” of The Devil’s Plan. Other details regarding the second season, such as the release date and list of contestants, have yet to be disclosed. 

What is ‘The Devil’s Plan’ 

Described as a “whole new chapter of brain competition,” The Devil’s Plan saw 12 participants from different backgrounds outwit each other and demonstrate their exceptional intellect.

In the first season of The Devil’s Plan, the participants include a professional gamer, a K-pop artist, a YouTuber, actors, a lawyer, gamers, a comedian, and even two non-showbiz personalities. One was a student and the other was an orthopedic surgeon. Both were chosen through an open recruitment that the show held. 

Throughout the duration of the game, the participants convene for a week-long retreat, entirely isolated from the outside world. Here, they immerse themselves in fierce competitions and mind-boggling games. At the finale, the brainiest player who will survive all games will be declared the winner and win a prize of P500 million Korean won. 

Aside from the actual challenges, the participants also devised strategies, forged alliances, and, in some cases, betrayed one another to gain an edge in the competition. 

According to Netflix, the series’s first season, which was released in September, gained global popularity. In South Korea, it soared to the top of the TV series rankings in South Korea. Meanwhile, it also landed in the top 10 lists in 23 other countries. Additionally, The Devil’s Plan secured an impressive third place in the Top 10 TV Shows of the non-English  category.

Featured image: Netflix confirms that season 2 of ‘The Devil’s Plan’ is in production. Credit: Twitter/NETFLIX

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Watch: ‘The Devil’s Plan’ Starring Seventeen’s Seungkwan Releases Character Teasers

'The Devil's Plan' releases official series poster. Credit: Netflix Korea

Netflix Korea has recently released the official trailer for The Devil’s Plan, giving fans a glimpse on their upcoming survival show. Aside from some of the familiar faces, fans are more looking forward to a whole new chapter of brain competition. 

In the two-minute trailer, the 12 participants were  filled with emotions as the contenders battled it out for survival.

For the first part of the clip, the players warmly welcomed each other. “There seems to be a lot of nice people,” one said while another stated: “It feels like I have 11 new friends.”

As the host instructs them to battle only for victory, the participants’ real motives begin to show. Which is why they started to form alliances while some seemed to have betrayed the other contenders.

“I have to eliminate those who are eager to be the winner,” one confidently expressed. Another participant declared: “If you attack me, I’ll attack you”.

In one of the trailer’s cuts, SEVENTEEN’s main vocalist and “variety king” Seungkwan looked tearful as he uttered “I felt the cruelty of man once again.”

Meet the 12 contenders in The Devil’s Plan

Alongside the trailer, The Devil’s Plan also released a Character Teaser to give a glimpse of the 12 individuals. These participants will be contending for the grand prize of 500 million Korean won.

In The Devil’s Plan, the contenders consist of a wide range of professionals from different fields. And given their life experiences, all 12 individuals shared their thoughts on winning the show. 

First among the list is SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan who is widely known for his intelligence and experience in variety shows. “I’m quick-witted, I didn’t survive in this field by luck”, he said confidently. Also known for her wit, South Korean actress and comedian Park Kyeong Rim said that she will show the viewers what it means to be an entertainer.

Meanwhile, youtuber Kwak Joon Bin mentioned that he has been a pioneer his whole life. Which gives him the confidence to survive the show. Moreover, reporter Lee Hye Sung also declared: “I hate losing, I’ll give as good as I get.”

Another anticipated celebrity who will be joining the cast is Problematic Men actor Ha Seok Jin. Compared to the fierce declarations of the other contenders, Seok Jin just playfully said: “I want to ask people who overestimate their intelligence to please not eliminate me.”

Additionally, the participants who will compete in the show are: actress Lee Si Won, professional Go player Cho Yeon Woo, ex-pro gamer Guillaume Patry, Lawyer Seo Dong Joo, and science communicator Kwedo.

And the lineup will be completed by two non-celebrity contestants: orthopedic surgeon Seo Yoo Min, and professional Go player Kim Dong Jae. They were selected through open recruitmen. 

Created by The Genius director Jung Jong Yeon, The Devil’s Plan is set to premiere on September 26.

Featured image: ‘The Devil’s Plan’ releases official series poster. Credit: Netflix Korea

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Watch: The Devil’s Plan, Featuring Seventeen’s Seungkwan, Releases Trailer

Netflix releases the trailer for 'The Devil's Plan.' Credit: Twitter/Netflix Korea

Netflix Korea’s upcoming survival game reality series The Devil’s Plan released its official trailer on Wednesday, August 30. 

The 30-second teaser gives fans a glimpse on the challenges and games that the players will face. Interestingly, it also hints at possible betrayal among the players. 

 

“This is going to be a bloodbath,” one player said, while another declared: “You’re very suspicious.” Other players were also heard saying: “We have to use every trick and scheme.” 

In the description, Netflix Korea teased that The Devil’s Plan is a “whole new chapter of brain competition.” 

What we know so far about The Devil’s Plan

Aside from Seungkwan, 11 other participants will be joining the competition. 

The cast includes Problematic Men star Ha Seok Jin, professional Go player Cho Yeon Woo, and other professionals such as lawyer,  doctor, and announcer among others. 

Aside from popular personalities, the show also introduced two non-celebrity contestants: American orthopedic surgeon Seo Yoo Min and college student turned professional poker player Kim Dong Jae. The two were chosen through an open recruitment that the show held. 

 

The Devil’s Plan will be directed by Jung Jong Yeon. He is best known for producing and directing the popular survival shows Great Escape, The Genius, and High School Mystery Club.

“I have long wanted to create a brain survival format in the most reasonable and fun way. Everyone wonders, ‘I think like this?’ and The Devil’s Plan is a program that raises such questions,” the director said. 

Jung also described each participant’s strengths where he characterized Seungkwan as a player who has an “immense presence.” He added that the vocalist will meet the viewer’s expectations thanks to his experiences in various TV programs. 

Aside from The Devil’s Plan, Seungkwan has also participated in shows Prison Life of Fools, Unexpected Q,  and Idol Dictation Contest. He’s also the SEVENTEEN member with the most variety program appearances, having participated in Racket Boys, Five Cranky Brothers, and Job Dongsan. 

The Devil’s Plan is set to make its premiere on September 26.

CARATs’ excitement for Seungkwan 

Upon releasing the trailer, CARATs (SEVENTEEN’s fans) and Boosadans (Seungkwan’s fandom) flooded the comment section and social media with positive remarks.

“Seungkwan will make all the shows amazing, funny, and good. So, I know this will be a thrilling, good, and funny show,” one fan wrote.

 

The series is highly anticipated especially since it is Seungkwan’s first project after his hiatus. Last July, Pledis Entertainment, SEVENTEEN’s agency, announced that the idol will be taking a break for health reasons. With his hiatus, the singer missed the group’s promotional activities for their album FML and FOLLOW concert.  

However, the agency has already confirmed in early August that Seungkwan is set to join the group’s comeback in October. Additional details about SEVENTEEN’s upcoming album have yet to be announced. 

Featured image: Netflix releases the trailer for ‘The Devil’s Plan.’ Credit: Twitter/Netflix Korea

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SEVENTEEN’S Boo Seungkwan Joins Cast of Netflix’s “The Devil’s Plan”

Netflix unveiled on Wednesday, July 26, the participants for its upcoming survival game show The Devil’s Plan. 

The Devil’s Plan will follow 12 contestants – ranging from celebrities, athletes to non-showbiz personalities – as they go against each other in various mind-boggling games while staying in a camp for a week. The brainiest player who will survive all games will be declared the winner and win a prize of P500 million Korean won. 

The contestants include Ha Seok Jin from The Problematic Men series, comedian-host Park Kyung Lim, Boo Seungkwan of K-pop idol group SEVENTEEN, professional go player Cho Yeon Woo, actress and inventor Lee Si Won, announcer Lee Hye Sung, lawyer Seo Dong Joo, Canadian gamer and professional poker player Guillaume Patry, former Blue House policy advisor turned science YouTuber Kwedo, and travel vlogger Kwak Joon Bin. 

 

The Devil’s Plan also introduced two non-celebrity contestants: American orthopedic surgeon Seo Yoo Min and college student turned professional poker player Kim Dong Jae. The two were chosen through an open recruitment that the show held. 

The show will be directed by Jung Jong Yeon, who is already known for his hit mystery and survival shows such as Great Escape, The Genius, and High School Mystery Club. The Devil’s Plan is his first collaboration with Netflix. 

Additional details such as the number of episodes and release date for The Devil’s Plan have yet to be announced. 

The Devil’s Plan is the latest of Netflix’s survival game shows. They also have a zombie-themed survival variety series titled Zombieverse, that will premiere on April 8. 

Featured image: Netflix Korea’s Twitter

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