Gang Ji-hu moved to tears by teammates' support after defeat

The true charm of survival reality shows lies not in the joy of victory, but in the relationships revealed during moments of defeat. The cast members of the Wavve original 'Game of Blood X' gathered to share behind-the-scenes stories of the recent 'Formula Combo' game, revisiting the decisive moments that determined the outcome of the match.

Gang Ji-hu's bold preemptive strike: 'I'll take it all'

As soon as the rules of the game were revealed, the cast members focused on a specific individual whose attitude shifted the momentum of the match. In particular, as soon as it was explained that the game required memorization, Gang Ji-hu appeared to boost the team's morale by displaying intense confidence. Recalling the situation, Gang revealed, "I acted even more confident on purpose." His display of predicting an overwhelming victory—to the point of shouting "Give it all to me" to his teammates—left a lasting impression.

Gang's attitude can be interpreted not as mere bluster, but as a strategic choice to raise team morale. "I wanted to provoke more on purpose because I wanted to seize the initiative," he shared. However, the result was not what was expected; the team, which had anticipated a landslide victory, faced defeat after failing to overcome the score gap.

Teammates' comfort outweighed the shock of defeat

Because his certainty of victory was so high, the shock following the loss was significant. Gang confessed he was so bewildered by the result that he struggled to accept it. While defeated members in typical survival programs are often met with reprimands, the atmosphere in 'Game of Blood X' was different. "It was a timing when intense reprimands or criticism should have come, but no one among the teammates said anything," Gang noted.

Rather than blaming mistakes, the teammates encouraged one another to soothe the sting of defeat. "Everyone patted me on the back, which was so touching, and at the same time, I felt sorry," Gang added. This moment demonstrates the bond formed between the cast members through the game, regardless of the outcome. Meanwhile, Tae-gyun, who found many cards through physical effort, and Beom-hyeong, who led the strategy, were highlighted as key players during the discussion of their respective performances.