[Exclusive]'The Return of Genius' Lee Sang-min joins 'Blood Game X' in survival challenge after 11 years

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The powerhouse of brain-based survival variety shows is back. Singer and broadcaster Lee Sang-min will appear on 'Blood Game X'.

According to a StarNews investigation on the 27th, Lee Sang-min has confirmed his participation in the Wavve original survival show 'Blood Game X' (produced by Most267), which is set to be released in July.

'Blood Game' is a survival variety show featuring extreme survival games among the strongest in brainpower and physical ability. Each season captures the intense process of becoming the last survivor amidst unpredictable rules and meticulous design, earning great love from a dedicated fanbase.

Going beyond simple brain battles, the show encompasses high-stakes psychological warfare filled with betrayal and conspiracy, as well as physical confrontations that stop at nothing, establishing itself as a representative work of the 'spicy' flavor of the survival genre.

Lee Sang-min, who served as the MC in Season 1, which concluded in January 2022, returns as a player after about four years, drawing attention.

Lee Sang-min is a recognized powerhouse in survival variety shows. He placed third in the original brain survival show 'The Genius 1: Rules of the Game' on tvN in 2013 and went on to win 'The Genius 2: Rule Breaker' the following year, defeating formidable competitors. He demonstrated a strong presence with his unique ability to win over contestants and his cool judgment.

In particular, Lee Sang-min's participation as a contestant in a brain survival variety show comes about 11 years after the conclusion of tvN's 'The Genius: Grand Final' in 2015, heightening expectations.

Meanwhile, 'Blood Game X' plans to break the existing framework centered on individual survival by adding a team-based structure to inject new tension.

Major players who excelled in Seasons 1, 2, and 3 will compete as teams representing each season, while survivors from other survival shows and new players will join to form new teams, engaging in a showdown for their pride. Basketball player Ha Seung-jin, comedian Kwak Beom, and former professional gamer Hong Jin-ho are among those confirmed for the lineup.

'Blood Game X' will be released via Wavve in July.

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