The satirical talk show "Office Villains" revealed a villainous character who bragged about being classmates with BLACKPINK's Jennie and dating a second-generation business magnate.

In the episode aired on April 17, "Office Villains" exposed two "villains": the "Lying Villain" and the "Betting Villain." The "Lying Villain" was notorious for fabricating stories, such as having a brother when necessary or claiming to be in a relationship with a well-known second-generation business heir. Furthermore, the individual boasted about being classmates with BLACKPINK's Jennie. However, the lies didn't end in their personal life; they extended into their professional life as well. The individual was found to have falsified qualifications and stolen others' ideas, even lying about their work experience.

Comedian Lee Jin-ho sympathized with the victims of the "Lying Villain," recalling a time when his ideas were stolen during his early career. Kim, a labor attorney with 14 years of experience, said, "Forgery of qualifications is a serious crime. There's also the possibility of forging documents to obtain certifications. In these cases, the human resources department will not remain idle, as the consequences can extend beyond the organization to clients and partners." Mental health expert Oh Jin-seung explained, "This type of pathological lying is called 'pseudologia fantastica.' Unlike typical lies told to avoid a situation, these people habitually and repeatedly lie as if it's a normal part of their daily lives. Symptoms like depression, low self-esteem, and personality disorders can manifest as lying."

The episode also featured the "Betting Villain," who was addicted to making bets on everything from coffee to work tasks and even overtime. This individual even bet on the resignation of a new employee who had only been at the company for a month, shocking everyone. Oh Jin-seung pointed out that the "villain" was likely addicted to the thrill of betting, which releases dopamine, a chemical that motivates people but can also lead to addiction.

Alpago, a 13-year veteran journalist and broadcaster of Turkish origin, suggested an unexpected solution for dealing with the "Betting Villain." He said, "When they propose a bet, you can say, 'I have a bad trauma related to betting. I'll do it for the sake of the bet,' which may decrease their interest in betting."

Meanwhile, the "Villain Detector" segment of the show received a story about a new employee who refused to attend company dinners and asked for overtime pay if the dinners were considered an extension of work. The panelists decided that the new employee was not a villain, but suggested that they learn more mature ways of declining invitations.

The show also covered a story about a boss who frequently used English and criticized employees for not understanding. While some panelists empathized with the employees who felt intimidated, most agreed that using English was inevitable in certain work environments and deemed the boss not a villain.

"Office Villains," the K-workplace culture improvement project, airs every Monday at 10:45 p.m. on Channel S and MBN, shedding light on office villains who can be found anywhere and could be anyone.

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