The Mnet show 'Boys II Planet' will give birth to an official K-POP boy group on Planet in 2025, captivating global viewers as it expands beyond domestic audiences to global OTT platforms.
Mnet 'Boys II Planet' (BOYS II PLANET, directed by Kim Shin-young, Jeong Woo-young, and Ko Jung-kyung) is streaming live in 251 countries and regions worldwide through the global K-POP content platform Mnet Plus, engaging in real-time with global viewers. With accessibility also enhanced through various OTT platforms across Asia, including Japan, Europe, and South America, it exemplifies the term 'world scale.'
It is receiving particularly enthusiastic responses through ABEMA, a leading OTT platform in Japan that airs simultaneously with Korea. It has ranked No. 1 in the K-POP category for five consecutive weeks, showing high topicality among local viewers. ABEMA noted, "'Boys II Planet' consistently ranks among the top works on ABEMA," adding, "The participation of active idols as masters, along with the unique charms and outstanding skills of the contestants, heightens engagement.
Viewership enthusiasm continues not only in Asia but also across the globe, including some Southeast Asian regions like Singapore. Since its first episode, it has maintained the top spot in the paid entertainment institutional sector in Taiwan on iQIYI International. The global magazine VOGUE Hong Kong highlighted 'Boys II Planet' as one of the must-see entertainment programs for the second half of 2025, further supporting its buzz. Additionally, 'Rakuten Viki' has recorded a spot in the top 5 weekly rankings based on viewership in the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, and India, quickly broadening its global viewer base.
The reactions of global fans on Mnet Plus are also intensifying. Since the first broadcast, the total views from the 6th streaming have increased, and the average daily content views are also showing a rising trend, signaling a heated response. The ongoing third global vote, even with three days remaining until the deadline, has far exceeded the number of participants in the second round, once again proving the explosive popularity of star creators.
Meanwhile, the third global vote to determine the 24 participants advancing to the semi-final mission will be conducted via the global K-POP content platform Mnet Plus until 10 a.m. on the 29th (Friday). The show 'Boys II Planet,' which will give birth to an official K-POP boy group on Planet in 2025, airs every Thursday night at 9:20 p.m. on Mnet.
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