'Bloody GameX' Seo Chul-gu expressed regret at his elimination.
On the 12th, Seo Chul-gu said in a written interview that he reflected on his performance in the Wavve survival variety show "Bloody GameX" and shared his feelings about being eliminated.
Earlier, Seo Chul-gu, who has been a viewer since "Bloody Game2" and continued through season 3 and the new season "Bloody GameX," led the P3 team's strategy throughout this survival and delivered strong performances.
Regarding this, Seo Chul-gu said, "I've experienced many eliminations until now, but this is the first time I've been eliminated this early," adding, "It was disappointing to miss the win again, but what I regret most is that there was so much content I couldn't fully enjoy."
Regarding the "sacrifice play" that left a strong impression in the final "death match," he candidly said, "After thinking about what the best thing I could do was, I chose to protect my teammate Hong Jin-ho," and added, "After making that choice, I couldn't raise my head because I felt sorry toward Hong Jin-ho and Lee Tae-gyun, who were affected by my play."
About teammates Hong Jin-ho, Heo Seong-beom and Choi Hye-seon, who worked with him as P3 team, he said, "When we exchanged final goodbyes and saw teammates on the verge of tears, I almost cried too, so I acted as cool as possible and left the place as if running away," adding, "They were all so pleasant that laughter never stopped. If there's another chance, I'd like to form the team with the same members because I liked them that much," showing strong loyalty to his teammates.
Finally, Seo Chul-gu mentioned the injury he sustained during the "night of plunder" mission, saying, "I think it was a kind of 'accident.' I could fully understand it and the emotions eased quickly," and added, "There will surely be situations that exceed expectations in the remaining journey, so let's enjoy it together from the viewers' perspective," expressing anticipation for the latter half's developments.
Below is the full Q&A from Seo Chul-gu's interview
Q. You were unfortunately eliminated on the first day after the team matches shifted to individual matches. Please share your thoughts.
A. I've experienced many eliminations until now, but this was my first time being eliminated this early(?). I gave my best and acted sincerely, so I feel more regret than lingering attachment. It was disappointing to miss the win again, but what I regretted most was that there was so much content I couldn't fully enjoy. Still, I learned a lot and was happy.
Q. This is your third challenge on "Bloody Game." How does "Bloody GameX" differ from seasons 2 and 3?
A. The biggest difference seemed to be the "team matches." Having full-fledged teammates, with whom you don't have to betray or engage in strength fights, affects many aspects psychologically and in gameplay.
Q. As a member of P3 team, you played receiving much public support. At elimination, P3 members Hong Jin-ho, Heo Seong-beom and Choi Hye-seon all showed tears and sincere regret. How was it to be with P3 team?
A. I liked it so much that if there's another chance, I'd like to form the team with the same members. Everyone seemed to have similar vibes but each had specialized areas, so the allocation of abilities was excellent. And everyone was pleasant, so laughter never stopped. In fact, when we exchanged final goodbyes after elimination and I saw teammates on the verge of tears, I almost cried too. So I acted as cool as possible and left as if running away. To say what I couldn't say to my teammates, "Let's endure with grit and guts! I love you all."
Q. After dominating screen time in the main match "killer game" and playing the "game of a lifetime," you were eliminated immediately, leaving fans disappointed. Reactions calling it "Seo Chul-gu's lucky day" exploded. After three consecutive rounds of thievery as a "miraculous success," did you feel any regret at dying so futilely in the final choice?
A. I remember standing there right after dying and asking the sky. I felt a bit upset and wronged, and I was somewhat annoyed. It can be summed up as "Ah, why? Come on!!!" But if you break through extreme odds in a good way, conversely a 'reverse bad luck' can happen anytime. I think I received a quick "balance patch."
Q. In the final death match "high and low," when your elimination was confirmed first, your teammate Hong Jin-ho made a splendid exit with a "sacrifice play" that eliminated the chance of him falling.
A. The moment my elimination was confirmed, I wondered a lot whether it would be okay for me to influence this "match." But I felt there were too many stories, relationships and narratives tangled up to call it a simple match. So I focused on myself and thought, "What is the best I can do as myself?" The conclusion I reached then was to "protect (my teammate)."
After making the choice, I couldn't raise my head because of the guilt toward Lee Tae-gyun and Hong Jin-ho. To Tae-gyun I felt sorry for confirming my elimination; to Hong Jin-ho I felt sorry that we could no longer play together and that my actions might remain a burden on his mind. However, the death match scene was much more pleasant and fun than it appeared on broadcast. At the same time, it was a fiercely strategic battle of wits and a match that will be remembered for a long time.
Q. You conducted such a flavorful interview with the production team that many viewers regret your departure. As a "survival authority," would you share your interview techniques?
A. Usually interviews are conducted after all game results come out. So participants interview in a way that reviews the results when they already know them to some extent. Fortunately, I'm a "pro over-immerser," and because I calculate to make the best choice at every moment, I tend to remember the situations and emotions well. In interviews I try to immerse myself as if returning to that moment without clinging to the outcome. Even if the result showed shortcomings, I accept that as part of me and respond honestly.
Q. There was an injury incident due to over-immersion among players during "night of plunder." The next day you coolly accepted the apology and impressively reimmersed in the game.
A. Then and now, I think it was a kind of "accident." Since I also tend to over-immerse, I could fully understand it, so the strong emotions eased quickly. Also, after experiencing an extreme situation I had never faced before and reflecting on it later, it seems the defensive mechanism to protect oneself kicks in before one's nature. Because of that, participants themselves are often surprised by how they appear on screen. So please view it a little kindly.
Q. Which player stood out to you most while sharing the schedule of "Bloody GameX"?
A. I can't help but favor my own. P3 team's Heo Seong-beom! Actually, it's not that I'm biased but that I could observe him up close while playing on the same team. I saw many aspects different from what I thought of Seong-beom in previous seasons, which left an impression. Excellent skill is basic, and the coexistence of toughness and delicacy was especially attractive.
Q. After three journeys together, what do you think is the biggest appeal of "Bloody Game"?
A. I think it's the way it naturally makes you say, "To this extent?" "You suffer this much?", "You immerse this much?", "You get this angry?", "You play this much?", "There are this many devices?", "You fight this much?", "You get this attached?" These elements come together to ultimately complete "Is it this fun?"
Q. Finally, please give a message to the viewers of "Bloody GameX."
A. I will now join the remaining journey of "Bloody GameX" from a viewer's perspective, so let's enjoy it together! There will surely be situations that exceed expectations. I sincerely thank everyone who sent harsh criticisms and support to an inexperienced and lacking me. I will keep learning little by little and strive to become a good player and, beyond that, a good person. I hope to meet you again on a good day.
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