A dramatic comeback unfolded in the 1:1 brain game match between actor Park Sung-woong and lawyer Yang Na-rae on 'Death Game'.
In the sixth episode of Netflix's daily variety show 'Death Game: Bet on 10 Million Won' (directed by Kwon Dae-hyun, produced by TEO), released on the 25th, actor Park Sung-woong, who was aiming for a second consecutive win after defeating YouTuber Pani Bottle, faced off against divorce attorney Yang Na-rae in a fierce battle.
The matchup between Park Sung-woong, a law school graduate, and a lawyer added to the intrigue. Lawyer Yang Na-rae expressed confidence, saying, "Due to my profession, I'm actually used to one-on-one competitions." Commentators Park Sang-hyun and Jang Dong-min humorously described the match as a battle between "the enforcer of the law and the one being enforced upon."
The game, titled 'Mines of Oblivion', required players to remember the locations of their own mines while deducing the opponent's mines, strategically moving to score points. Securing three treasures on the game board was also crucial for victory. Jang Dong-min emphasized, "Unlike traditional minesweeper, 'Mines of Oblivion' involves using mines to score points."
The two players adopted contrasting strategies from the start. Park Sung-woong opted to block the opponent's path with mine placements, while lawyer Yang Na-rae actively used her mines to secure points. Having previously triumphed in a psychological battle against Pani Bottle, Park Sung-woong charged towards the treasures with his signature poker face and bold moves, accumulating points.
In contrast, lawyer Yang Na-rae employed a 'deceptive' strategy, reading the opponent's psychology. By luring the opponent into complacency and exploiting openings, she engaged in a psychological battle that prompted bold choices from her opponent. Despite facing challenges during the match, Yang Na-rae maintained her focus and secured the final treasure, completing a dramatic comeback.
After narrowly missing out on a second consecutive win, Park Sung-woong commented, "It's been a while since I felt this way outside of acting. It was really fun, and in games, there are winners and losers. I became a loser who enjoyed it." Lawyer Yang Na-rae won the seed of victory and a prize of 10 million won.
Towards the end of the broadcast, an unexpected challenger appeared. IVE's Gaeul was announced as the next player. Lawyer Yang Na-rae declared her intention for a second consecutive win, saying, "Let's go." The upcoming 1:1 brain game match between Yang Na-rae and Gaeul heightened anticipation for the next episode.
'Death Game' is a 1:1 brain game showdown where the outcome is decided in a single match, released every Wednesday at 5 PM on Netflix.
Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr