Entertainer Kim Jong-min empathizes with online criticism.
On the upcoming episode of JTBC's 'Lecture Battle Show: The Fraudsters' (planned by Min Chul-ki, directed by Park Hyun-jung and Baek Soo-jin), airing on the 2nd, the show will feature a special episode with the 'Top 4 Avengers of the Lecture World' alongside the most popular lecturers in South Korea. The episode will showcase lectures by Choi Tae-sung, Sun Kim, and cognitive psychologist Professor Kim Kyung-il, offering an upgraded lecture battle with a blend of history and psychology.
Following the pilot episode's warm reception for 'The Secret of Geniuses,' 'The Fraudsters' will now focus on 'The Failures of Geniuses,' highlighting the dark histories of world-renowned geniuses. Choi Tae-sung, the first lecturer in the battle, will discuss the worst failure of Korea's 'genius poet' Lee Sang, who emerged during the Japanese colonial period. Choi reveals that although Lee Sang was a 'super-elite Korean' during his lifetime, he was considered an eccentric and a subject of study in the literary world, even facing harsh criticism and 'online attacks' for his works.
Listening to the story, MC Kim Jong-min expressed his anger, deeply relating to the online criticism. With 27 years in the broadcasting industry, he shared his experiences with negative comments, admitting that he tries not to read them but finds it even more maddening when he imagines them.
Cognitive psychologist Kim Kyung-il offers a clear psychological solution, easing Kim Jong-min's concerns. Choi Tae-sung then reveals a mystery about Lee Sang's work that was uncovered 90 years after his death. As Kim Ji-yoon, Sun Kim, and Kim Kyung-il struggle to comprehend the shocking secret hidden by the genius poet, Kim Jong-min impresses with his remarkable interpretative skills, stating, "Now I understand."
Meanwhile, Professor Kim Kyung-il tackles the hot topic of 'stocks' in South Korea. He analyzes the stock market failure of the 'scientific genius' Newton through psychology, drawing a heated response from the audience amid the current investment craze in Korea. Kim Kyung-il, known for purchasing stocks during the 'Tesla at $2, Samsung Electronics at 10,000 won' era, shares his unique investment strategies, sparking curiosity. On the other hand, MC Kim Jong-min, known as the 'super ant' in the entertainment industry, candidly shares his stock market struggles, admitting that deciding whether to invest amid the fluctuating KOSPI index is the hardest part.
The episode airs on JTBC at 8:50 PM on the 2nd.
By Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr