Jeon Hyun-moo, Unexpected Remark: "My Dislike of Humans Is Deepening" [The Psychopath I Met]

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'The Psychopath I Met' MC Jeon Hyun-moo shared his thoughts on taking on a thriller genre program for the first time.

The new variety program 'The Psychopath I Met,' set to premiere on July 12 on MBN and SBS Plus, is a fact-based thriller talk show that deals with real-life experiences of encountering anti-social personalities such as psychopaths, sociopaths, and narcissists hiding in our midst. By combining reenactments of anthology dramas based on true crime cases, vivid storytelling by narrators, and expert analysis, it offers an immersive experience distinct from existing crime variety shows.

In this regard, Jeon Hyun-moo, known for his unique humor, engaging hosting style that spans variety, educational, and current affairs programs, and exceptional storytelling abilities, will deliver a new level of tension.

◆ Full Q&A with Jeon Hyun-moo below.

Q. What was the decisive factor in accepting the role of MC for a thriller genre program for the first time since your debut?

A. In the past, psychopaths and sociopaths were extremely rare, so I probably felt they were 'a bit strange.' Now, however, there are so many such people around us, and there are even those whose status as psychopaths or not is confusing. In the past, stories that would only appear on 'Surprise' were so numerous that people seem to feel fear and dread. As this issue has deeply penetrated daily life, I thought we should approach it 'a bit more seriously.'

Q. The program's copy, 'The person you meet today could be one of them,' is impressive. Have you personally experienced such a case in your surroundings?

A. Yes, I have among my acquaintances. (Laughs) I can't call them psychopaths, but I feel there are more instances than before where I think, 'How can they lack empathy?' In the past, when mass media was centered on legacy media and people shared the same information, such cases were not common. Nowadays, however, as platforms have diversified and each person consumes content they want, while there are benefits, it seems there are fewer things that can be universally interpreted. Consequently, I think there are more people of a type that we didn't see before: those who speak only of themselves without any conscience, disregarding harm to others, and prioritizing only their own emotions.

Q. 'The Psychopath I Met' proceeds with the HYBE-led format that incorporates a drama style. What makes it distinct from other existing programs?

A. Because it is structured as a drama, it seems to reveal that truly shocking and unbelievable real-life cases, to the point where one might doubt, 'Could such a thing really happen?', are widely spread in daily life. The cases we handle are absurd, but many are surprisingly common in our surroundings. I think it will serve as a moment where people feel, 'This has become deeply popularized and spread throughout our lives,' and feel a chill run down their spine. The era before the term 'psychopath' became popularized and the current era are clearly different. I think viewers will feel through our program how diverse the types of people in our daily lives and surroundings have become, and how much we live in a world that cannot be defined by a single word.

Q. While hosting 'The Psychopath I Met,' have your thoughts on human relationships changed in any way?

A. While hosting this program, I have learned about society and people, which has many great benefits, but the fatal drawback is that I no longer fundamentally trust people. Paradoxically, this has made me want to see more of Soon-mu, my companion dog who was formerly a stray. It leads to a deep reflection that I need to be more cautious about human relationships. My dislike of humans is deepening. (Laughs)

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