Netflix has officially unveiled the full cast for The Devil's Plan Season 3, confirming the 16 contestants who will compete in this new installment of the mental survival show. According to the platform, this is the strongest lineup in the franchise's history to date.
The announcement was made on October 8, featuring names already etched into the collective memory of South Korean survival shows, alongside participants making their debut in this type of format.
What is The Devil’s Plan about?
The Devil's Plan is a high-stakes survival show in which a group of participants from diverse backgrounds live together for seven days while competing in intense games that demand strategic reasoning. The ultimate goal is to be crowned the group's definitive mastermind.
The show is directed by PD Jung Jong Yeon, known for his work on The Genius, The Great Escape, and Girls' High School Mystery Class.
Who are the 16 contestants of The Devil’s Plan Season 3?
Among the confirmed names, Jang Dong Min stands out, nicknamed the god of survival after winning five consecutive competitions, including The Genius: Black Garnet, The Genius: Grand Final, Society Game 2, Bloody Game 3, and Betting on Fact.
Also joining are Hong Jin Ho, a former professional gamer and current high-stakes poker player, and Oh Hyun Min, a KAIST graduate known as the human calculator.
The cast also includes several faces already familiar with the franchise. Ha Seok Jin, winner of the first season, returns alongside world-class poker player Kim Dong Jae and the second season winner, Jung Hyun Gyu, who will put their skills to the test once again.
Other confirmed participants include rapper Xitsuh, who entered university at age 16 and demonstrated his analytical skills in Bloody Game 2 and Bloody Game 3, and Yurisa, who has an IQ of 156 and is in the top 1% of Mensa, having won an Asian women's poker tournament just six months after starting to play.
Also joining are Shindong from Super Junior, recognized for his deduction skills in The Great Escape; Hyun Kyung Ryul, a PhD from Seoul National University; and John Park, a Northwestern University graduate.
Rounding out the lineup are Jaejae from Girls' High School Mystery Class; rapper Nucksal; Lee Do, a Seoul National University graduate and renowned instructor; multilingual singer-songwriter Stella Jang; and Jung Won Young, a board game enthusiast and prominent figure in various competitions.
Statements from producer Jung Jong Yeon
Producer Jung Jong Yeon stated: We are returning with the strongest cast in the franchise's history. He added: I hope viewers enjoy watching how players debuting in survival shows perform against a group packed with previous winners.
The Devil’s Plan Season 3 release date
The Devil's Plan Season 3 will premiere globally on Netflix during the fourth quarter of this year. The platform has not yet confirmed an exact release date or the total number of episodes.
Frequently asked questions about The Devil’s Plan Season 3
When does The Devil’s Plan Season 3 premiere on Netflix?
Netflix confirmed that the series will premiere globally during the fourth quarter of this year, although an exact date has not yet been announced.
Who are the confirmed contestants for The Devil’s Plan Season 3?
The cast includes Ha Seok Jin, Hong Jin Ho, Hyun Kyung Ryul, Jaejae, Jang Dong Min, John Park, Jung Hyun Gyu, Kim Dong Jae, Lee Do, Nucksal, Oh Hyun Min, Shindong, Stella Jang, Xitsuh, Yurisa, and Jung Won Young.
Are there winners from previous seasons in The Devil’s Plan Season 3?
Yes. Ha Seok Jin, winner of the first season, and Jung Hyun Gyu, winner of the second, return to this new installment alongside other former participants like Kim Dong Jae.
Who directs The Devil’s Plan Season 3?
The show is directed by PD Jung Jong Yeon, recognized for his previous work on The Genius, The Great Escape, and Girls' High School Mystery Class.
What is the format of The Devil’s Plan?
It is a survival show in which participants live together for seven days while competing in intense strategic games to determine who possesses the best mental capabilities in the group.
