The mega global project 'Debut's Plan' confirmed Kim Min-jae, Jang Yong-hoon, Baek Jun-hyuk, Park Won-bin, Choo Yu-chan, Jeong Se-min, Park Jun-hwan, and Park Sung-hyun as the final debut members of Starship's new boy group 'IDID,' sparking intense interest among global K-pop fans.
During the live broadcast of 'EP.9 Final Debut LIVE' on 4th at 8 p.m., the seventh plan 'Final Debut Evaluation' presented the 'Final Debut' stage of New Kids along with over 2,400 fans. The 12 surviving New Kids from the 'Pre-Debut Evaluation,' including Kim Min-jae, Kim Ji-yong, Park Sung-hyun, Park Jun-hwan, Park Won-bin, Baek Jun-hyuk, Woo Ha-oo, Lee Tae-geon, Jang Kyu-hyun, Jang Yong-hoon, Jeong Se-min, and Choo Yu-chan, delivered their best performances for the last plan, receiving the final results of debut and elimination through votes from the 'Debut's Plan' board and fans.
Opening the 'Final Debut LIVE' with the signal song 'ImPerfect,' the 12 New Kids formed teams based on fan matching votes: 'Moments That Pierce Dreams' team (Kim Min-jae, Park Won-bin, Park Jun-hwan, Jang Kyu-hyun, Jang Yong-hoon, Choo Yu-chan) and 'Blooming CROWN' team (Kim Ji-yong, Park Sung-hyun, Baek Jun-hyuk, Woo Ha-oo, Lee Tae-geon, Jeong Se-min). During their performances, 'Moments That Pierce Dreams' was led by Park Won-bin, while 'Blooming CROWN' featured Jeong Se-min as the ID member. The board and trainer teams showered lavish praise on each performance.
After the 'Semi-Final LIVE,' results from the final voting and the board's evaluation scores were each reflected at 50%. Kim Min-jae, the 'All-rounder,' claimed first place, securing his debut as an IDID member first. Kim Min-jae stated, "I never imagined I would come in first, but I will do my best to show a good image since I am first." Jang Yong-hoon, who showed a good rivalry with Kim Min-jae, took second place. Jang Yong-hoon expressed, "I'm glad to be able to see you all for a long time. I will become a hardworking Jang Yong-hoon."
Following next, Baek Jun-hyuk, Park Won-bin, and Choo Yu-chan joined IDID through the board and fan selections. Jeong Se-min, who secured first place in the first to third fan votes, also gained the opportunity for debut through 'Fan SAVE.' Park Jun-hwan was the recipient of the 'Board SAVE.' Park Jun-hwan expressed, "I was about to give up, but I'm so grateful," pouring out his feelings.
Park Sung-hyun, who advanced to the 'Final Debut' through the 'Debut Super Pass' on the 'Semi-Final Debut' stage, achieved his miraculous dream of debuting as the eighth member of 'IDID' through the board's choice.
The eight members who became members of 'IDID'—Kim Min-jae, Jang Yong-hoon, Baek Jun-hyuk, Park Won-bin, Choo Yu-chan, Jeong Se-min, Park Jun-hwan, and Park Sung-hyun—stood before the public saying, "Thank you for supporting New Kids all this time." After the live broadcast, they embraced the New Kids who had run toward their debut dreams together, shedding tears while cheering for each other's futures.
Amidst fans who participated in the live broadcast and numerous global K-pop fans watching live, the birth process of IDID unfolded like a drama, evoking emotional responses. Including MONSTA X's Jooheon, who served as the MC for both the 'Semi-Final LIVE' and 'Final Debut LIVE,' as well as MONSTA X's Shownu and Ki-hyun, CRAVITY's Serim, Allen, Seong-min, WJSN's Yeo-reum, Da-young, Yeon-jeong, IVE's Gaeul, Liz, Rei, and Kiki, Sui, Jiyu, and Kiya, all from the 'Starship Family,' dazzled the debut scene of the younger group IDID.
The eight New Kids—Kim Yoon-seo, Miyata Haru, Suzuki Kaira, Lee Woo-joo, Lee Jun-seo, Jeon Jun-seo, Jo Min-jae, and Jin Bo-min—who unfortunately did not make it to the 'Final Debut' stage, participated in the live broadcast and watched the last stage of New Kids that they had spent the past 8 months together. In particular, the moment New Kids sang the last stage 'Let's Stay in the Universe' drew emotional responses. MONSTA X's Ki-hyun praised, "This stage was the best I've seen today," and added, "I hope you don't forget this stage and continue to do well in the future," encouraging the future of New Kids.
In addition, to show their appreciation for the trainer team, who offered stern advice and encouragement during the New Kids' journey over the past 8 months, the New Kids prepared a surprise party and revealed a secret message introducing New Kids, invoking strong emotions. The New Kids expressed their reluctance to part, vowing, "Let's not forget each other."
Meanwhile, Starship's new boy group 'IDID' carries aspirations encapsulated in their name, which implies that they will achieve everything through effort, and they are set to debut in the second half of this year. Anticipation for the activities of IDID, who will lead the fifth generation of idols, is bursting among global fans.
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