Netflix's 'Student Ji-C' Features Korea's First Profiler Kwon Il-yong in a Tense Episode on Lies

Netflix's daily variety show 'Student Ji-C' featured Korea's first profiler, Professor Kwon Il-yong, in its third episode released today at 5 PM. The episode, centered around the theme of 'lies,' showcased an unexpected tension between Ji Seok-jin, Mimi, and Professor Kwon, captivating viewers with their chemistry.

Professor Kwon shared his expertise on detecting lies, claiming he can identify them with 90% accuracy. He also discussed the intriguing 'Pinocchio effect,' where a person's nose changes when they lie. Mimi's unexpected blunt remarks added humor, prompting Professor Kwon to jokingly express his surprise, saying, "I think I came to the wrong place today."

The trio delved into a deep discussion on 'lies,' covering topics from the differences between narcissism and Ripley syndrome to new AI scams using deep voice and deepfake technology. Ji Seok-jin piqued curiosity by asking, "Would Ripley syndrome be detected by a lie detector?" and "Have you ever been scammed, Professor?"

Professor Kwon also raised awareness about the risks of personal information exposure. As the topic expanded to 'algorithms,' Mimi humorously displayed her skepticism towards AI once again. Meanwhile, Ji Seok-jin shared a personal story about his wife receiving a call claiming her bank account was involved in a crime.

Netflix's 'Student Ji-C' is a reality-based knowledge exploration show that breaks down the barriers of knowledge with raw questions, airing every Monday at 5 PM.

Ryu Ye-ji, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr