Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: tvN
Type: Reality
Rating: 8.3/10
The Genius
Overview
A reality series pitting people identified with "genius traits" against one another in social games of strategy, logic, and negotiation skills. Each episode consists of a main match and a death match. The main match decides the winner and elimination candidate for the day. The winner receives a token of life, which grants immunity from the death match, and potentially garnets, a game currency worth ₩1,000,000 each. Garnets can be used to improve a player's chances of winning a game, as well as be traded with other players to gain favor. The elimination candidate chooses a player without a token of life to take part in a 1v1 game called the death match. The player who loses the death match is eliminated, and the winner of the death match gains their garnets. The last remaining player is the champion, and the total garnets held by the champion will be the final prize.
This production, originally released in 2013, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Reality series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Reality genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.3 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Reality.
- • Produced in South Korea.
- • Original Language: Korean.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Hong Jin-ho
Self
Kim Kyung-ran
Self
Lee Sang-min
Self
Jang Dong-min
Self
Yoo Jung-hyun
Self
Lim Yun-seon
Self
Choi Jung-moon
Self
Lee Jun-seok
Self
Seasons
Rules of the Game
12 Episodes • Aired 2013-04-26
No season overview provided for this season.
Rule Breaker
12 Episodes • Aired 2013-12-07
No season overview provided for this season.
Black Garnet
12 Episodes • Aired 2014-10-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Grand Final
12 Episodes • Aired 2015-06-27
No season overview provided for this season.