The only human to win official game against AlphaGo is now washing high-rise windows on TV
Lee Se-dol, the Go grandmaster who handed Google's AlphaGo its only defeat in their 2016 match, takes on manual jobs AI cannot yet do in a KBS2 reality show premiering Oct. 23.
Unemployed professional Go player Lee Se-dol's new five-episode television series showcases his efforts as a window washer on high-rise buildings and a yogurt drink deliveryman. The show was inspired by Lee's legacy and the 10th anniversary of his historic 4-1 win against AI-powered AlphaGo in March 2016. Producer Lee Myung-seop highlighted Lee's poise and strategic brilliance, expressing admiration for the former world champion.
Retiring in 2019, Lee has since lectured at universities and appeared on unscripted TV programs, including the Netflix competition series "The Devil's Plan." He shared that the new show aimed to explore life beyond the Go board, providing insight into society and various professions. Lee expressed newfound respect for individuals engaged in physical labor, noting his continued search for a pursuit that could replace the significance Go held in his life.
Co-host Jung Jae-hyung emphasized the show's relevance to broader anxieties about work and AI's growing influence, while comedian Jang Do-yeon reflected on the changing landscape of employment and the lack of job security in the age of automation. The first episode of "Unemployed Lee Se-dol" airs at 8:30 p.m. Seoul time.
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