MBN·SBS Plus's 'The Psychopaths I've Met' has swept the top ranks of major OTT charts shortly after its premiere broadcast, garnering significant buzz.
'The Psychopaths I've Met' is a reality-based thriller talk show that covers actual experiences of encountering antisocial personalities around us. Following its first broadcast on the 12th, it consecutively ranked 1st in Netflix's entertainment category, and topped the charts on Coupang Play and Wavve. The show is receiving positive reviews as it generates word-of-mouth through its overwhelming immersion based on true stories and realistic horror.
In the second episode airing on the 19th, Kyuhyun and Heo Young-ji reveal shocking stalking experiences they personally encountered during their idol careers. Kyuhyun discloses an anecdote about a fan who hid inside a fire extinguisher in a corridor-style dormitory to steal a glimpse of the entrance door's password, shocking the panel.
Heo Young-ji also confesses to stalking victimization that lasted approximately seven years starting from 2016. The stalker reportedly visited her parents' cafe and even collected her family's vehicle numbers to make contact. In particular, the revelation that the stalker misunderstood the goodwill of food provided by her parents as mutual acknowledgment of their relationship, and that he sent threatening letters to others, adds to the shock. The limitations of punitive laws that Heo Young-ji had to face during a lawyer consultation in 2020 will also be disclosed.
The production team stated, "We vividly captured the reality and suffering of stalking crimes that even celebrities could not escape," raising awareness. 'The Psychopaths I've Met' airs every Sunday at 10 PM.
