'BOYS II PLANET' 48 participants have entered a 'position battle for rank' to secure their fate as they head into the semi-final.
On the broadcast of Mnet 'BOYS II PLANET' (directed by Kim Shin-young, Jung Woo-young, Ko Jeong-gyeong) on the 21st, the second mission 'position battle for rank' escalated following the first rank determination battle in which the 48 surviving participants competed fiercely. The counterattacks of the two-stars who issued a challenge to survive and the intense competition of all-star participants shaken by the first experience of a survival threat followed with gripping tension.
The heated reactions of the star creators watching the event also drew significant attention online. In the X (formerly Twitter) trend rankings, search terms related to Mnet and the participants simultaneously entered the worldwide list 11 times, while in Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Portugal, and other countries, 58 keywords dominated the rankings. On the Chinese representative social media platform Weibo, it also entered the main and entertainment charts, drawing high interest.
The announcement of the mission was led by the second planet master Jo Yuri, reigniting the participants' determination. The position battle was conducted by selecting one of the three positions—rap, vocal, or dance—and presenting a stage based on creation. All-stars and two-stars formed teams to compete, and rankings would change based on battle results. Those who defended or seized the all-star position were awarded an individual 200,000 points, and the top team in each position received 50,000 points as a benefit, with the overall top team granted the opportunity for exclusive online fan meetings through Mnet 'M Countdown.'
While the third global voting interim status was abruptly revealed, this vote determines the 24 survivors who will advance to the 'semi-final mission,' conducted through Mnet Plus until 10 a.m. on the 29th. The lowest surviving participant will be revealed on the same day at 3 p.m. through a live streaming of the 2nd survivor announcement.
The 'position battle for rank' opened with a spectacular performance from Peng Jin-yu, Sun Jia-yang, Arctic, and Na Yoon-seo, who chose the dance position mission song 'XXL' by Young P. Arctic and Na Yoon-seo showcased synergy, enhancing their choreography and stage quality, while Peng Jin-yu and Sun Jia-yang succeeded in taking on new genre challenges by diligently performing their roles. They received rave reviews from the masters with a performance utilizing cute props and powerful dance. According to the results of the on-site voting by star creators, Na Yoon-seo claimed team first place, and Arctic was promoted to all-star, becoming a dark horse.
Next, the rap position team of Jeon Yi-jeong, Nian Bo-haeng, Heo Jung-sin, and Li Zhaohua presented a stage of 1TYM's 'HOT.' During the preparation process, leader Heo Jung-sin caused a major conflict by declaring his exit from the planet camp but dramatically returned with a completed stage that heated up the venue, leading the crowd to sing along. The masters expressed admiration, saying, 'It was a concert-like stage,' and 'It was moving to see friends from abroad enjoy and sing an old song.' As a result, Jeon Yi-jeong, who took on the rap position for the first time, maintained the all-star status, while Heo Jung-sin also clinched the all-star position, narrowly defeating Li Zhaohua by a 10-point margin.
The third dance position mission song stage of Jennie's 'Like JENNIE' was led by Lee Sang-won, Han Hae-ri Jun, Xu Qing-yu, Kim Jun-min, and Jung Hyun-jun. They completely dominated the stage with a new choreography composition and unique breakdance, surprising everyone with a performance worthy of the 'Avengers team.' Particularly, Kim Jun-min, who faced challenges during the preparation process, regained his confidence and shone on stage, moving everyone to tears, including master Kani. As a result of the voting, Lee Sang-won maintained his all-star position in first place, while Kim Jun-min rose from two-star to all-star, completing a dramatic turnaround.
At the end of the broadcast, some of the stage for the dance position mission song 'Rock' by Stray Kids was revealed. Kim Gun-woo, Heo Shin-long, Zhao Guang-xi, Cheon Bo-won, and Pan Zhi unleashed intense energy based on the concept of five wolves, captivating the atmosphere from the opening and heightening anticipation for the stage to come. Additionally, in the next broadcast, the participants' splendid stages of Dynamic Duo and Lee Young-ji's 'Smoke', Lee Hi's 'Sigh', SEVENTEEN's 'I'm on my way to find you', and Christopher's 'BAD' are expected to be revealed, along with the unpredictable results of the battles.
The increasingly intense position battle will continue on the 28th (Thursday) at 9:20 p.m. in the 7th episode of 'BOYS II PLANET.'
[Photo] Capture from the 6th episode of 'BOYS II PLANET' broadcast.
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