Hong Jin-ho, the return of 'Bloody Game 2' certified by swearing at an official event

‘Game of Blood’ returned in Season 2 with an even more upgraded scale and players. This season was filmed in Bali. Hong Jin-ho said that the survival was so intense that you didn't even know you had been to Bali.

On the 25th, domestic OTT platform Wave held the '2023 Wave Content Lineup Briefing' at the Conrad Seoul Hotel. Contents such as the entertainment show 'Bloody Game 2', the original dramas 'Park Ha-kyung's Travels' and 'Deal', and the original movies 'Deadman' and 'Brave Citizen' were introduced.

'Bloody Game 2', which will be released on the 28th, is a survival entertainment show in which the physically strongest compete over 'Will they hunt or be hunted?' Producer Hyun Jeong-wan directed it, and Hong Jin-ho, Ha Seung-jin, Fujii Mina, Park Ji-min, Hyun Seong-joo, Nox, Yurisa, Yunbi, Seo Chul-gu, Pai, Kerrigan May, Dex, Lee Jin-hyung, and Shin Hyun-ji appeared.

At the time of its release in 2021, 'Blood Game' recorded the highest new paid subscriber attraction among Wave's original entertainment shows in history. Producer Hyun Jeong-wan said confidently, "It's a competition between the strongest survivalists. I didn't often ask people to watch this because it was fun, but I really want to show this. Please watch it." He also boasted, “Of all the programs I’ve done, both fun and scale are the best ever.”

Regarding the difference from other survival programs, Hyun PD said, "We tried to increase the fun that was lacking in season 1. We tried to utilize the fun devices and dramatic elements of the cast, but also upgrade the game style that was lacking in season 1. From the stage of recruiting cast members, we tried to improve each field. “I wanted to bring together the best,” he said. He also explained, "We wanted to do it right as we had these people, but there was no place to digest it in Korea, so we had to go overseas. People who have seen other survival shows before and those who watched season 1 will also like it."

At the appearance of the contestants, MBC announcer Park Ji-min, a player of 'Blood Game 2' who was in charge of hosting the show that day, burst into laughter, saying, "Everyone is fine." The contestants selected Hong Jin-ho as a strong candidate to win. Hong Jin-ho said, "It was as difficult as ever. I think I've been on the air for over 10 years, and as someone who likes survival, I've been on a lot of survival shows. Out of all the broadcasts, it was the most difficult program. I had fun watching season 1, so I was looking forward to it. All the contestants were mentally challenged. “I was sure that it was physically as difficult as ever,” he said.

YouTuber Dex said, "The decisive moment for appearing on the show was when I was rejected in Season 1, and a picture was drawn of me choosing myself and failing. At the time, I thought, 'I'm cool' and 'It was the best choice,' but as time passed, I thought, 'I'm an idiot. It was the same choice. I felt guilty about not being able to fulfill my role and beliefs and failing myself. In season 2, I appeared to make up for my image by showing the side I could not show in season 1 with the intention of surviving and winning. “I decided to appear on the show because I was told I was going to Bali again. But I wondered, ‘Was this Bali?’” he said. Hong Jin-ho laughed, saying, “When people ask me if I’ve been to Bali, I say I’ve never been there.”

Dex, who played an active role as the 'catfish' who shook up the game in 'Solo Hell', said, "I was under a lot of pressure because I was filming a dating show and a survival show. This time, I thought that it was not just me who was the catfish, but all 13 people who were the catfish. These people all said that they were the catfish. "He wants to be the leader. I dare say it's an all-star game in the survival world. This time, it will be fun to focus on other players' play rather than mine."

Internet broadcaster Pi said, "In Season 1, I played like that because I wanted to show the different aspects of myself, whether good or bad." Dancer Nux said, “People around me told me to ‘break it like you are.’ I wanted to show that I was strong in psychological warfare as well.” Former basketball player Ha Seung-jin stimulated curiosity by saying, “I had a lot of things to do to say I enjoyed it.”

Model Shin Hyun-ji participated in the survival program 10 years after the challenge of Supermodel Korea 4. Shin Hyun-ji said, "I thought I would never play survival again in my life, but I decided to participate like this. As soon as I saw (Hong) Jin-ho, I thought I had to adapt. I thought I would give up playing and just survive."

Japanese actress Mina Fujii said, "I didn't particularly think about survival, but when I was cast and watched Season 1, it was like a fantasy movie with people fighting for survival. I'm usually a cautious person, so I couldn't even imagine it, but I was curious about what it would be like if I were there. “I decided to appear on the show with courage,” he said about the reason for his appearance. Yurisa, a Mensa member with an IQ of 156, said, “I thought I had no choice but to leave because I was scammed by a lease.”

Jinhyuk Lee, a medical student at Seoul National University and a score of 100 on the CSAT, is appearing on TV for the first time. Jinhyuk Lee laughed, saying, "I was the only ordinary person, so I had a lot of worries and felt burdened. I don't think many people would want to participate even if they paid money. I feel like I went and committed a lot of evil deeds, so I'm afraid of the consequences." He also said, "Although I got a perfect score on the college entrance exam, I don't want to live with that title for the rest of my life. Since I must be good at other things, I have a sense of challenge. Also, I enjoyed watching the survival show 'The Genius'. In 'Bloody Game 2' (appeared on 'The Genius') "It was nice just to be in the same space as Jinho. I participated because of my love for the program and to discover a new side of myself. Although I was the only member of the public, I was not considerate or belittled. I played as an equal player," he said.

Announcer Park Ji-min said, "Following season 1, I participated in season 2 as well. Due to the unprecedented survival, I unintentionally became a forced diet." He also said, "It seems like everything viewers want to see is contained here. We went into season 1 with the mindset of doing our best and being faithful even if we get criticized in line with the intention of planning that any action is possible for survival, and it's the same in season 2. “He said.

The PD said, "The criteria for casting was to recruit people who are the best in each field, people who have won or who are likely to be active even if they did not win, and people who are attractive when casting and interviewing them. Mr. Pai was involved in the controversy when he played 'Money Game'. “There were many, but I wanted to pick someone who represented that program. The same goes for Seo Chul-gu, who didn’t win ‘Penthouse,’” he explained.

Pai said, "Even though 'Money Game' has been around for 2-3 years, there are still many people who view me negatively. I am fully reflecting on my wrong actions or controversial actions in it. One thing I regret is that I I spent my time thinking about how great it would have been if this person had the opportunity to show a more diverse and better side of himself while hosting a broadcast for 10 years. Meanwhile, Producer Hyun Jeong-wan of 'Blood Game 2' asked me if I should try survival again. “I wondered what I would do if I went out and my bad image was further reflected, but I mustered up the courage to come out. I didn’t do anything good, but please look at me kindly.”

Hong Jin-ho "I like survival, but I felt that I am not the crown prince. Until now, I had been fierce in survival, but 'Bloody Game 2' was brutal. I felt like 'I want to live' rather than 'I have to win'. It is different from other survival games. “There was,” he emphasized.

Hyeon PD said, “Any action is allowed for survival. There are even devices like ‘basements’ that are unfair.” Regarding the provocative nature of the content, Hong Jin-ho burst out laughing, saying, “Everyone says shit and it’s done.” Ha Seung-jin added, “There are a lot of provocative things these days, so you can think of it as a collection of all the provocative things.”

When asked to choose a point to watch, Dex hinted, "There will be a love line. There are men who have outstanding looks and are strong. There will be a love line here. (I) can't say no." He also laughed, saying, “I went topless more in ‘Bloody Game 2’ than in ‘Solo Hell.’” Yunbi said, “Everyone is a fraud. Please think of each person as the main character.”

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr