Mnet 'Boys II Planet' has once again completed a drama filled with tears and cheers through a surprising twist.
In the broadcast of Mnet 'Boys II Planet' (BOYS II PLANET, directed by Kim Shin-young, Jung Woo-young, and Ko Jeong-kyung) on the 28th, the 48 participants poured in all their passion, resulting in unexpected rank fluctuations as all-stars and two-stars switched places. After fierce competition, the 'Rose Blooming Between Buildings', 'FAMOUS', and 'Rock' teams took first place in their respective vocal, rap, and dance positions, earning 50,000 benefit points and enjoying their victory.
The reactions from star creators observing this were also heated. The show recorded a 2.4% audience rating among teenage women, taking first place in the same time slot including terrestrial broadcasts, and on the OTT platform TVING, it nearly approached a real-time share of 87%. Real-time viewership through Mnet Plus, which is broadcast live worldwide, also increased by over 20% compared to the previous week, confirming the intense interest of fans worldwide.
The global social media platforms also showed its buzz. On X (formerly Twitter), 11 search terms related to the participants entered the global trend rankings simultaneously, sweeping the top 50 charts across 10 countries including Korea, Japan, the Philippines, the United States, Puerto Rico, and Brazil. Additionally, on Weibo, a major Chinese social media platform, it appeared on the main and entertainment real-time charts, proving high interest in the position battle stage and the participants.
Meanwhile, the third global vote to determine the 24 participants who will enter the semi-final stage will be conducted until 10 a.m. today (29th) on the K-pop content platform Mnet Plus. Through the main vote, the final survivor among the participants who are still in the competition will be decided during a live streaming event for the second survivor announcement at 3 p.m. the same day.
On this day, except for the stage revealed last week, all 9 stages were disclosed. The vocal position team 'I'm Coming to Find You Now' achieved a perfect harmony amid the tearful challenge of Sen and the stable leadership of Yoon-min. Master Back Kooyoung praised it, saying, "It felt like watching an animation," while the on-site voting results showed that Yoon-min was promoted to all-star, whereas Kang Woo-jin recorded the lowest score in the team and faced elimination.
Another 'Rose Blooming Between Buildings' team faced continuous criticism and crises during the practice process, yet they overcame it with their extraordinary passion and teamwork to complete a sweet stage. In particular, Park Jun-il burst into tears upon becoming an all-star for the first time, touching everyone's hearts. The 'Sigh' stage by Yoo Gang-min, Jo Gye-hyun, and Jo Uan-shin left a deep impression as it captured the earnest feelings of the participants.
The final 'Queencard' team showcased an original performance with a band sound arrangement and Leorio's guitar performance, receiving a warm response. Jung Sang-hyun, who showed an unstable appearance during the mid-assessment, succeeded in a turnaround with Leorio's advice and encouragement from his teammates. While Jung Sang-hyun and Kim In-ho both rose to all-star, the anticipated leader Leorio faced a shocking low score, putting him at risk of elimination.
In the rap position, Lee Chen and Yeom Ye-chan stimulated viewers' dopamine with their 'Smoke (Prod. Dynamicduo, Padi)' stage, featuring a fierce diss battle and real hip-hop performances, resulting in Yeom Ye-chan's successful all-star acquisition. Furthermore, in the 'FAMOUS' stage, Kim Jae-hyun perfectly performed the killing part after fierce competition to claim the all-star spot. Kim Tae-jo conveyed his story through the lyrics on stage, demonstrating his growth, while the three garnered a significant response from the audience with their uniquely styled performances.
Kim Jun-seo, Park Dong-kyu, and Masato, who challenged the dance position, exuded intense sexiness through their 'Bad' stage. Park Dong-kyu, who actively participated in choreographing, also succeeded in rank promotion by a narrow margin, providing viewers with a nerve-wracking tension. The 'Tambourine' team overwhelmed the audience from the start with perfect direction and flawless teamwork, resulting in Chen Kai-wen and Zhang Jia-hao becoming all-stars. However, when the leading Yumeki recorded an unexpected low score, the team members shed tears, leaving a lasting impression.
Lastly, the 'Rock' team impressed the audience with a unique concept borrowing the story of a werewolf. Heo Sin-long demonstrated the essence of a killing part, firmly securing his all-star position, while leader Kim Gun-woo also showcased his growth by leading a stable stage. Pan Zhu-yi also displayed his presence and completed the stage, but Zhao Guang-xu and Chen Bo-yuan recorded disappointing scores and finished without any rank fluctuations. Moreover, against all expectations, they triumphed over the 'like JENNIE' team to achieve the overall first place.
Meanwhile, the 24 survivors who will enter the semi-final will be revealed in the 8th episode of 'Boys II Planet', which will be broadcast on Thursday, September 4th. Attention is focused on which of the participants who will continue the official concept battle will become the new K-POP boy group of the planet in 2025.
[Photo] Captured from Mnet 'Boys II Planet'
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