Society Game (2016)
"Choose your society, only one will survive!"
Synopsis
An intense social experiment about leadership and survival. Contestants coexist in two societies, one with a single strong leader, the other making democratic decisions.
Creator
Kim Seok-hyun, Lee Myung-han
Network
tvN
Episodes
The first challenge - Human organs
In the ‘circular village’ where two societies coexist, 22 contestants fight fiercely for 14 days! Choose your society, only one society will survive! A society led by a strong leader with one opinion, ‘Madong’ A society created by a rational public through a consensus decision, ‘Nodong’ What kind of society will the 22 contestants choose? The first leader election to lead each village has begun! The secret war of wits of the ‘Nodong’ residents who elect their leaders through voting, and the extreme leader election mission that shocked the ‘Madong’ residents! Who will be the first leader to gain power in each village?
Second Challenge - Round Table of Tribulations
The desire for power has become more intense! Who will be the second leader of Nokdong? Meanwhile, will Madong's leader Yang Sang-guk be able to protect his position as leader from the key of the rebellion? If he loses, he will be eliminated! Only 21 residents remain in the fierce competition for survival! A fierce battle between two villages that will keep you on edge!
Third Challenge - 4-Person Pentagram
Nokdong's shocking 2-game losing streak! Nokdong leader Kim Hee-jun unilaterally chose a loser instead of following the majority! Who will the residents of Nokdong choose as their third leader? Meanwhile, in Madong, a subtle rebellion begins to flow around the leader Yang Sang-guk who shed tears... The identity of the prison that was shrouded in mystery is revealed! If one resident is imprisoned, all residents are given special benefits! Who are the residents that each village leader has designated as victims? 9 Nokdong residents left, 11 Madong residents! Nokdong's fierce revenge battle begins with nowhere left to retreat!
Fourth Challenge - Bottomless
Finally, Nokdong escapes the swamp of losing streak and wins his first victory! But the joy of victory is short-lived, as Kim Heejun begins to move for another reappointment as leader And Madong's Yang Sang-guk tries to protect his position as leader from rebellion The endless conflict and temptation of betrayal for the position of leader begins! The biggest event in Wonhyeong Village that will shake up the power structure, 'Resident Exchange' Only one resident from each team can change the village! A golden chance to change your own fate! Who will be the resident who will go to the new village?
Fifth Challenge - Climbing the Numbers
With Oliver's elimination from Madong, the number of residents remaining in each village is 9! The match returns to the starting point! 'Enemies or allies' The entangled Nokdong Alliance! Who is the leader who has captured the hearts of the Nokdong residents? Yang Sang-guk, the absolute ruler of Madong, has his crisis begun? The signal of rebellion has finally sounded! Will Yang Sang-guk be able to keep his position as leader?
Sixth Challenge - Foul Ball
A bloody storm blows into the peaceful Madong! New Leader Hae-seong Federation VS Yang-sang-guk Federation The conflict between the two federations has reached extremes! The breakthrough for those who have lost power is a strike declaration?! Meanwhile, MJ Kim, the leader of Nokdong who led the three consecutive victories! Amid the residents' constant checks and manipulations, Will he be able to succeed in being reappointed as leader once again?
Seventh Challenge - The Indomitable Runner
With the continued losing streak and the elimination of the spiritual leader, Yang Sang-guk, the people of Madong are in disarray. The people of Madong are beginning to doubt the leadership of Hae-seong! The unusual movements of the people, will Madong be able to truly start a new chapter? On the other hand, Nokdong is on a roll! The strong trust of the people of Nokdong toward the goddess of victory, MJ Kim! Will Nokdong succeed in becoming the first leader of Nokdong to be reappointed for a fourth consecutive term?
Eighth Challenge - Lumberjack
The unexpected elimination of Im Dong-hwan, And the tears of Paro who silently supported MJ Kim! Infinite trust! MJ Kim's position begins to waver? Meanwhile, the discontent of the Madong residents towards the weak leader Hae-seong Lee explodes! Will this discontent lead to a rebellion? Day 9 of moving into the original village! A special event 'Visit to the next village' that will invigorate the tired residents. A visit to the next village and a 'Resident Exchange' the next day! The search for the other village's power for a successful resident exchange begins!
Ninth Challenge - Mosaic
After a long defeat, Madong finally achieves victory! However, what awaits him after the victory is the division of the team? Suspicion and discord between the three-person alliance that was once tight-knit, leader Lee Byung-kwan, Jeong In-jik, and Lee Hae-seong! Is the myth of MJ Kim's winning streak over? An important leader election ahead of the resident exchange! Will the leader of Nokdong be replaced? A 'gain' or a 'loss'? A double-edged sword! The second 'resident exchange' The residents' anxiety surrounding the resident exchange, and the conflict intensifies! A meticulous and secretive strategy unfolds for the best scenario!
Tenth Challenge - Rolling Words
Another Resident Exchange, an even more intense survival war! They won't hesitate to use any means necessary to become the final three! Nokdong starts to stir with the addition of the absolute powerhouse Kwon Ah-sol. A certain proposal from the Madong residents to Hwang In-seon. And the ongoing prize money trade between Lee Byeong-gwan and Hyeon Gyeong-ryeol! The residents' ambitions are finally revealed! What will their future hold, where they can't even see an inch ahead?
Challenge #11 - Wringing Laundry
The Wonhyeong Village residents are slowly preparing to select the final TOP3! The fierce battle for position between the two core brains of Madong, Hae-seong Lee and Kyung-ryeol Hyun! The outsider Kwon Ah-sol struggling between the original members of Nokdong, Paro, Yun Ma-cho, and MJ Kim! A world of ruthless competition! Is their choice the loyalty they have shared together? The power of the team?
Final Challenge
A tense confrontation between two different societies! And a breathtaking power struggle unfolding within one society! The last story of the long journey of a fierce 14-day survival war! The 14 dropouts who returned to the original village.
Cast
Details
Original Title
소사이어티 게임
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
24
Production
CJ ENM
