From 'likeable character' to target of hateful comments… Yoon So-hee faces extreme reactions after 'Devil's Plan 2' ends
Actress Yoon So-hee was spotlighted as a 'likeable character' in the Netflix variety show *'Devil's Plan: Death Room'* due to her outstanding brain play, but she faced unexpected criticism after the show's conclusion.
'Devil's Plan 2' is a brain game variety show where participants from different professions stay together for 7 days to compete in brain survival, concluding with the final episode released on May 20. Yoon So-hee made it to the finals and secured second place, but some viewers ignited a controversy over her seemingly advantageous choice during the final match against her opponent, Jeong Hyun-kyu, leading to allegations of "giving up the victory."
Early on, Yoon So-hee was noted for her calm and logical play, presenting herself as a 'surface calm, inner frenzy' character. Viewers praised her, saying, "Yoon So-hee seems like a real genius," and recognized her for her actions and keen observations, making her the center of attention right after the Netflix release as the 'one-pick player.'
However, after the finals, hateful comments began to pour into Yoon So-hee's personal social media. Some netizens mocked her with comments like, "If she's not dating Hyun-kyu, it doesn't add up," and said she turned the survival into a dating variety show. In particular, her seemingly considerate attitude towards Jeong Hyun-kyu, the final winner, elicited strong reactions such as, "Is this giving up the game?" and "I feel betrayed."
Some assert that these reactions are excessive. In online communities, voices defending Yoon So-hee have emerged, stating, "Hateful comments about game results have gone too far," and "While you may not agree with the final strategy, there is no need to go to her personal social media to insult her."
*'Devil's Plan 2'* is directed by Jeong Jong-yeon, known for works like 'The Genius' and 'Society Game,' and it attracted expectations. However, controversies arose early on with the elimination of Lee Se-dol and the bullying allegations against some participants. Amidst this, Yoon So-hee unexpectedly experienced the irony of going from being the program's icon to a target of insults.
Ultimately, given the nature of a brain game variety show, strategic judgment rests with the players. Interpretations of whether Yoon So-hee's final choice was a mistake or another strategic decision remain divided, but the reality that Yoon So-hee, initially praised as an 'intelligent player,' is now suffering from the opposite public opinion after the conclusion leaves a bitter taste.
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