"Boys 2 Planet" is set to electrify star creators around the world with its semi-final new song stages.
Tonight (11th) at 9:20 p.m., episode 9 of Mnet "Boys 2 Planet" (BOYS II PLANET, directed by Kim Sin-young, Jeong Woo-young, Go Jeong-gyeong) will for the first time reveal four new song stages showcasing a range of charms from explosive energy to sweet excitement. As the contestants have shown improved skills and powerful performances at every stage, attention is focused on how they will capture the hearts of star creators this time.
The producer lineup for the semi-final new songs to be presented this time — "MAIN DISH," "Lucky MACHO," "Chains," and "Sugar HIGH" — is also intriguing. First, "MAIN DISH," marked by a powerful beat, drew attention because members of the global top virtual boy group PLAVE participated directly in the songwriting, composing and choreography. PLAVE said they were pleased to be able to present a song they made themselves. With an old-school hip-hop vibe mixed with rock sounds and the contestants' explosive energy added, expectations are high for what kind of stage will be completed.
"Lucky MACHO" is a hybrid hip-hop track that combines trap and Miami bass. With producers TRIPPY and Benji Bae, who stamped their mark on the global K-POP market, joining forces, bold shifts and a freewheeling atmosphere are key. Also, dance masters Kani and Back Kooyoung directly participated in the choreography to raise the stage's completeness. Interest is growing in how the contestants' distinctive performances were incorporated.
"Chains" raises expectations with lyricist Jo Yoon-kyung, who wrote numerous hits for Girls' Generation, IZ*ONE and SEVENTEEN, and talented composers and producers TOYO, FRANTS, AVENUE 52 and SQVARE participating. Delicate lyrics that unravel emotions tangled like chains are paired with a dreamy piano and heavy bass to promise a tense stage. In particular, since Lee Sang-won's fatal charm became a hot topic in the previously released teaser, anticipation is high for what kind of stage the six contestants completed.
Finally, "Sugar HIGH" is a song formed by the collaboration of iHwak, who has worked on tracks for leading global K-POP artists such as TWICE, NCT, ATEEZ, ITZY and ENHYPEN, the 220VOLT crew (MirrorBOY, D.ham, Mun Hanmiru), and Royal Dive. It captures the sweet moments of first love within a refreshing sound and rhythmic melody. Curiosity is raised about how the stage for "Sugar HIGH," which offers a glimpse of the contestants' fresh charms, was staged.
Also, the new songs being released this time will be released as audio tracks today (11th) at 6 p.m. In particular, a "semi-final new song streaming evaluation" will be conducted based on domestic music sites Genie Music and Melon charts. Rankings will be tallied at 9 a.m. tomorrow (12th), and a benefit of up to 200,000 points will be directly reflected in the contestants' rankings. Along with the stage's buzz, attention is focused on how streaming results will shake up the final survival competition.
Meanwhile, the contestants' stages at the final gateway will unfold in episode 9 of "Boys 2 Planet," airing tonight (11th) at 9:20 p.m.
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