When will season 2 be released? I don’t know what to watch anymore, and I really need a proper kdrama thriller. Well it’s been about 10 years, so I think I need to rewatch it to refresh my memory of some scenes I’ve forgotten.
As I always said, you can already tell in the first episode who has the potential to become a finalist. I honestly enjoyed this season more than the last one—not because the games were better, but because I didn’t get emotionally invested this time. Last season, I was really attached, especially because Seungkwan was there, and that made the emotional stakes higher for me.
That said, I truly believe the top 2 finalists this season absolutely deserved their spots. I don’t see anyone else who should’ve taken their place. And to those saying that Hyun Gyu didn’t deserve his wins—honestly, if you’re saying that, then you probably didn’t watch or understand the show deeply enough. As Hyun Gyu himself said in the final ment, he admitted to doing a lot of questionable things, and then Chuu responded by saying, “That’s what the show is.” And she’s right. The Devil’s Plan is designed to bring out that kind of behavior. It’s a game that allows (and sometimes even rewards) deception, manipulation, and bending the rules—as long as it’s not violent or criminal. Trying to be purely righteous won't get you the win in this kind of format.
One thing I didn’t like about this season, though, was how the prize matches were structured. I think that’s one of the reasons why the fanbase was so divided this time. We didn’t really get to see the group dynamics or their collective strategic thinking as clearly as we did in Season 1.
Still, I’m really looking forward to Season 3. The format keeps evolving, and it’s always interesting to see how new players adapt to the game's moral gray areas.
I just finished watching The Devil's Plan and I have to say, it’s easily become one of my favorites from PD Jeong Jong-yeon (JJY). As expected from his shows, the cast is incredibly smart, and the format brilliantly blends both luck and strategy. Right from the early episodes, you can start to sense who might make it to the final, which only adds to the excitement and tension.
One of the biggest strengths of this show is how it challenges both intellect and social dynamics. Each game feels like a mental battlefield, and watching the players navigate alliances, betrayals, and puzzles is just so satisfying. Still, it's a bit of a shame that not all the participants had a chance to fully shine or show off their capabilities, there were definitely a few underrated players whose potential felt a bit overshadowed.
That said, I’m so thankful for Seungkwan (my Seungkwaniee!) for being part of this cast. He consistently lightened the mood and balanced the intensity with his humor and sincerity. His presence brought a sense of warmth to the show that I really appreciated.
Now, I usually try not to be biased when watching competition shows, but I can’t help it, Seo Dong-joo is just so effortlessly cool and gorgeous. There’s something magnetic about her presence and composure under pressure that really stood out for me.
Overall, The Devil’s Plan Season 1 is a masterclass in psychological entertainment. If you love mind games, strategy, and a well-produced show that respects the intelligence of both its players and audience, this is absolutely worth watching. I’m already excited to watch Season 2.
As someone who has watched almost all of JJY PD’s shows and is an avid fan of TGE, I had high hopes for this. But after finishing it, I’d say it’s one of his average shows. I'm not exactly sure why he made this—maybe because he doesn’t have the rights to TGE anymore, so he created a new version with a different cast and a bigger budget. Honestly, it feels like TGE but with different faces and more serious.
That said, it was still a good show overall. I really enjoyed the storyline, especially the second one. The puzzles were a nice mix—some easy, some challenging. I liked KDH and LYJ's characters here, but I think they need to work on their chemistry more. Also, when it comes to searching for clues, they need a more proactive member to lead the group. I noticed they tend to stick together a lot. They should try to split up, multitask, or work in smaller groups to finish tasks more efficiently. With how they currently works, it feels like they don’t even need that many cast members.
Anyway, I’m hoping they’ll improve in the next season. With only two stories so far, we haven’t really seen the full extent of their chemistry or capabilities.
I first watched this drama when I was 15, and now I’m 24. Almost a decade has passed, yet Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo still feels like a warm hug to me. It may not be considered the "best" Kdrama by everyone, but what makes it so special is the comfort and healing it gave me during my teenage years, and continues to give even now.
Even when I fall into a K-drama slump, this show always brings me back to the good old days, when I could finish an entire series in just one sitting. Maybe some newer viewers don’t quite understand why so many of us love this drama, but I think it’s because of the time and emotions tied to when we first watched it. It wasn’t just a drama, it was a companion during a simpler, happier period of life.
For us who grew up with it, rewatching Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo feels like revisiting a piece of our youth. And maybe, if you had watched it back then, you’d understand why it holds such a precious place in our hearts.
That said, I truly believe the top 2 finalists this season absolutely deserved their spots. I don’t see anyone else who should’ve taken their place. And to those saying that Hyun Gyu didn’t deserve his wins—honestly, if you’re saying that, then you probably didn’t watch or understand the show deeply enough. As Hyun Gyu himself said in the final ment, he admitted to doing a lot of questionable things, and then Chuu responded by saying, “That’s what the show is.” And she’s right. The Devil’s Plan is designed to bring out that kind of behavior. It’s a game that allows (and sometimes even rewards) deception, manipulation, and bending the rules—as long as it’s not violent or criminal. Trying to be purely righteous won't get you the win in this kind of format.
One thing I didn’t like about this season, though, was how the prize matches were structured. I think that’s one of the reasons why the fanbase was so divided this time. We didn’t really get to see the group dynamics or their collective strategic thinking as clearly as we did in Season 1.
Still, I’m really looking forward to Season 3. The format keeps evolving, and it’s always interesting to see how new players adapt to the game's moral gray areas.
One of the biggest strengths of this show is how it challenges both intellect and social dynamics. Each game feels like a mental battlefield, and watching the players navigate alliances, betrayals, and puzzles is just so satisfying. Still, it's a bit of a shame that not all the participants had a chance to fully shine or show off their capabilities, there were definitely a few underrated players whose potential felt a bit overshadowed.
That said, I’m so thankful for Seungkwan (my Seungkwaniee!) for being part of this cast. He consistently lightened the mood and balanced the intensity with his humor and sincerity. His presence brought a sense of warmth to the show that I really appreciated.
Now, I usually try not to be biased when watching competition shows, but I can’t help it, Seo Dong-joo is just so effortlessly cool and gorgeous. There’s something magnetic about her presence and composure under pressure that really stood out for me.
Overall, The Devil’s Plan Season 1 is a masterclass in psychological entertainment. If you love mind games, strategy, and a well-produced show that respects the intelligence of both its players and audience, this is absolutely worth watching. I’m already excited to watch Season 2.
That said, it was still a good show overall. I really enjoyed the storyline, especially the second one. The puzzles were a nice mix—some easy, some challenging. I liked KDH and LYJ's characters here, but I think they need to work on their chemistry more. Also, when it comes to searching for clues, they need a more proactive member to lead the group. I noticed they tend to stick together a lot. They should try to split up, multitask, or work in smaller groups to finish tasks more efficiently. With how they currently works, it feels like they don’t even need that many cast members.
Anyway, I’m hoping they’ll improve in the next season. With only two stories so far, we haven’t really seen the full extent of their chemistry or capabilities.
Even when I fall into a K-drama slump, this show always brings me back to the good old days, when I could finish an entire series in just one sitting. Maybe some newer viewers don’t quite understand why so many of us love this drama, but I think it’s because of the time and emotions tied to when we first watched it. It wasn’t just a drama, it was a companion during a simpler, happier period of life.
For us who grew up with it, rewatching Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo feels like revisiting a piece of our youth. And maybe, if you had watched it back then, you’d understand why it holds such a precious place in our hearts.