'Pigim X' Shin Seung-yong Violence Controversy.. Seo Chul-gu: "First Panic Attack in My Life, Bleeding and Tremors Wouldn't Stop" [Star Issue]

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'Blood Game X' participant Seo Chul-gu spoke out about the situation where he was injured while confronting Shin Seung-yong over a money bag.

On the 26th, Seo Chul-gu posted a long message on his social media. Earlier, in Wave's variety show 'Blood Game X', which aired on the 24th, during the 'Day of Plunder' mission, it was revealed that internal team member Shin Seung-yong inflicted serious injuries on external team member Seo Chul-gu's hand without apologizing, drawing criticism.

In response, Shin Seung-yong apologized, saying, "I was unaware that a rope was wrapped around Seo Chul-gu's hand and did not expect it to cause such severe injury," adding, "It is entirely my fault for injuring Seo Chul-gu."

Upon the release of Shin Seung-yong's apology, Seo Chul-gu began by stating, "I have always believed that everyone must endure some misunderstandings or losses in life," but then added, "However, early yesterday morning, I experienced a panic attack for the first time in my life. When my cognitive abilities and reason returned, I wondered how I had ended up in this situation."

He continued, "Even if there are rules allowing the use of force on the broadcast, it is natural that the safety of participants and the minimum line of conduct should be prioritized. I believe all production staff, participants, and viewers would agree on this point," and further stated, "No matter how intense the game becomes, responding to violence with greater violence endlessly will ultimately lead to losing both direction and purpose. However, I also think that where this minimum line lies may vary from person to person."

He then added, "In fact, the production team has conducted safety briefings before every season's raid or plunder missions I participated in. In the previous season, they even pre-specified which glass could be broken and which could not, informing participants of minimum safety standards. Participants also made efforts to mediate without taking sides when games became overly heated during play, striving to maintain that line. No one truly wished for others to get hurt. On the contrary, it seems this shared understanding allowed everyone to become more immersed in the game. As someone who tends to over-immerses themselves in games, I understand better than anyone the situation of getting excited and overheated on-site. Therefore, I believe my injury that day was more of an accident rather than a malicious act."

Seo Chul-gu further explained, "Contrary to some misunderstandings, I did not wrap the bag strap tightly around my hand. While holding a loop-shaped rope around my wrist, due to unexpected force and conflicting angles of tension, the rope suddenly became entangled in my hand and scraped it off. This resulted in severe pain and deep wounds. Although my injury was not shown on the broadcast, there was bleeding, my hand was sprained and immobile, and the trembling would not stop. The on-site team doctor also notified me that this would leave a scar and advised against participating in further missions."

He also stated, "However, much of the context regarding the dangers on-site, the circumstances of the injury, and the efforts made to prevent accidents while continuing the game was largely omitted from the broadcast. It seems only the reactions to the situation, including aggressive swearing and outbursts, were primarily conveyed. I do not fail to understand the characteristics of editing for participant protection or broadcast entertainment value. However, under such pretexts, the threats felt by participants on-site, the judgments made to prevent accidents, and each person's best efforts being consumed and misunderstood in completely different ways was truly unbearable."

He then added, "My left hand has recovered. Fortunately, (Shin) Seung-yong contacted me and promised treatment. This panic attack prompted me to deeply reflect on myself. Through this incident, I will overcome difficulties step by step."

Finally, Seo Chul-gu concluded with, "I sincerely thank everyone who was concerned and supported me."

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