Winner of 'Devil's Plan 2', Jung Hyun-kyu, revealed his honest feelings about the negative comments. He is deeply reflecting on various controversies that arose during the competition and humbly accepting public criticism, confessing that he will take time to become 'a better person.'
Jung Hyun-kyu, who gained attention by winning the final victory in the Netflix original reality show 'Devil's Plan 2', faced controversies linked to strong collaborative efforts with Super Junior's Kyuhyun, actress Yoon Sohui, and others, which were perceived as 'favoritism,' leading to a 'winner's conspiracy theory.' Additionally, his dismissive attitude toward another contestant, Choi Hyun-jun, also stirred viewers' resentment. This wave of criticism made it difficult for Jung Hyun-kyu to fully enjoy his victory, and he had to deal with negative comments amid intense scrutiny.
Jung Hyun-kyu actively communicated about the controversies surrounding him and expressed his feelings. He stated through his YouTube channel, "I was able to reflect, learn, and feel a lot through the grants. I apologize to those who felt discomfort, and I deeply appreciate everyone who supported and watched me. I will strive to become a better person in the future."
In a previous interview, he elaborated on his feelings regarding the negative comments. Jung Hyun-kyu shared, "After seeing the viewer responses following the broadcast, I questioned myself a lot. I sincerely committed to winning, but I also recognized that I caused discomfort to many people and viewers throughout that process, and I have reflected a lot upon seeing their reactions."
In particular, Jung Hyun-kyu realized, "It's important how well my sincerity is conveyed to people rather than just having sincerity itself. I am reflecting on that part," while showing deep introspection about his communication methods as a reality show participant. He also expressed regret about "it seems that because of me, hyung and noona received backlash," referring to Kyuhyun and Yoon Sohui.
Furthermore, Jung Hyun-kyu said that going through criticism and negative comments made him realize that he is "a very immature and incomplete person." He revealed plans to donate a portion of his prize money, which totals 380 million won, stating that regarding his future actions, "I plan to take some time to heal alone. I do not currently have specific plans for broadcasting or entertainment activities."
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