BOYS 2 PLANET K fully delivered a spectacular first episode fitting the title of 'world-scale debut project,' as 80 participants crafted legendary moments from the very beginning.
Mnet's BOYS 2 PLANET (BOYS II PLANET, directed by Kim Shin-young, Jung Woo-young, Ko Jung-kyung) kicked off last night at 9:20 p.m. with K Planet, as it generated continuous interest with the trainees showcasing their diverse charms. The first broadcast drew intense attention, nearing a real-time viewing share of 75% on platforms like YouTube, Mnet Plus, and Tving, which also ranked first in real-time search keywords.
The global significance was also measurable on social media platforms. On X (formerly Twitter), keywords related to 'BOYS 2 PLANET' charted in nine countries worldwide, showcasing its global potential. Additionally, the program name and participant names entered over 18 charts in the top rankings domestically, sweeping key countries like Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, the United States, Australia, and Malaysia. Moreover, program-related keywords ranked high on China's major social platform Weibo's entertainment chart and Yahoo JAPAN in Japan.
As it expands into two planets, only the boys who prove their worth in their respective planets will qualify for the competition to debut as they meet on one planet. It remains to be seen which boy will ignite the hearts of global star creators, as the first round of global voting for K Planet will take place through the global K-POP content platform Mnet Plus until 11 p.m. on the 24th (Thursday), allowing participation once daily.
On that day, K Planet held a ranking contest featuring participants with various backgrounds from ordinary citizens to trainees and industry veterans. Participants with exceptional talent and diverse experiences were more than enough to capture viewers' attention. The master crew of 'Planet K,' including Back Kooyoung, Lim Han-byeol, Hyorin, and others, could not hide their admiration for the elevated skills of the participants, while they enthusiastically cheered for unexpected talent.
Meanwhile, at 9:20 p.m. tonight (18th), the first episode of BOYS 2 PLANET C will air. Boys aspiring to be top global K-POP artists will receive rankings based on evaluations from the master crew of 'Planet C,' including Kim Jae-jung, Lim Han-byeol, Hyorin, Back Kooyoung, Jrick, Xiaoting, and others. Expectations are rising as participants ranging from ordinary citizens who traveled to a foreign land with dreams of K-POP, experienced K-POP trainees, to uniquely charismatic participants prepare to compete. Attention is focused on how the 80 participants of 'Planet C,' with its distinct allure from K, will capture the eyes of global star creators.
In the meantime, 'BOYS 2 PLANET' is a world-scale project in which global star creators directly debut and elevate the boys to the top. Boys who started from K Planet and C Planet, two different planets, are receiving hot interest from the global fandom as they embark on a journey to unite into one planet and head toward the sun.
[Photo] Capture from Mnet's BOYS 2 PLANET K Episode 1.
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