Boys II Planet (보이즈 2 플래닛) is an upcoming survival show that will be broadcast on Mnet. It is a sequel to Girls Planet 999 and Boys Planet. Planet K will premiere on July 17 while Planet C will start airing on July 18, 2025.
Concept
Boys II Planet is based on the themes and aesthetics of space. It consists of two programs, K and C, produced in Korean and Chinese respectively, with both programs following the same format for each contest. The show will create a twin group project, with both groups debuting at the same time. The final line-up was originally planned to work in two different groups, K and C, while also working as a complete group.[1] However, Mnet ultimately decided to debut a single global boy group.[2]
Background
On July 27, 2024, Mnet officially confirmed they plan to air Planet B in 2025. Although they already began accepting applications from potential contestants, the production team decided to extend the application period. They announced they will be opening global auditions from August 10 for any male born before January 1, 2012, regardless of nationality, affiliation with an agency, or past experience as a singer.[3]
On July 29, Mnet announced that they plan to make the entire audition participant recruitment process, which has usually been conducted privately until the broadcast, into a prequel program.[4]
On November 22, Mnet officially announced that Boys II Planet would premiere in 2025. The first teaser was revealed during the 2024 MAMA Awards. The candidates are able to choose between the "K" and "C" programs when applying. Applications are open for any boy born before January 1, 2012, regardless of nationality, and will run from November 22 to January 26, 2025.[1] Later on, Mnet extended the application period to March 23, 2025 for the K-Group applicants and March 2, 2025 for C-Group applicants. [5]
In February 2025, additional auditions for recruitment of participants in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam were announced through Mnet's recruitment videos.[6][7]
On May 12, it was announced that Planet K will premiere on July 17, while its counterpart Planet C will premiere on July 18.[8]
On May 23, Mnet announced a change in the program format as they finished filming the show's first episode. To heighten the drama and narrative immersion, Mnet decided to merge the two initial narratives, Planet K and Planet C, into one, to debut a single global K-pop boy group. Accordingly, the show will start with highlighting the distinct stories and personalities of the contestants under Planet K and Planet C, before converging into one, following the trainees' journey toward debut.[2]
On June 10, Hana Securities' report summary stated that the final group of Boys II Planet will be formed by eight trainees. Unlike Boys Planet, the participants' contracts will be extended from 2.5 years to 5 years.[9]
On June 12, the contestants' profile were unveiled.[10]
Masters[11]
- Lim Han Byul (Vocal)
- Hyolyn (Vocal)
- Back Kooyoung (Dance)
- Justhis (Rap)
Planet K
- Lee Seok Hoon (Vocal)
- Kinky (Dance)
- Kany (Dance)
Planet C
- Kim Jae Joong (Chief)
- Xiaoting (Dance)
- Jrick (Dance)
Special masters
Contestants
| Agency | Name | Age | Nationality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Trainees (개인 연습생) |
Cho Myeong Su (조명수) |
19 | Korean | N/A |
| Kang Woo Jin (강우진) |
17 | Korean | N/A | |
| Kim Dong Hyun (03) (김동현) |
21 | Korean | N/A | |
| Kim Geon Woo (김건우) |
22 | Korean | N/A | |
| Kim Hyun Bin (김현빈) |
18 | Korean | N/A | |
| Kim Min Jun (김민준) |
21 | Korean | N/A | |
| Kim Won Bin (김원빈) |
18 | Korean | N/A | |
| Kwon Gyu Hyung (권규형) |
18 | Korean | N/A | |
| Lee Won Woo (이원우) |
19 | Korean | Pre-debut member of Daily Note. | |
| Seo Won (서원) |
24 | Korean | Former member of NINE.i. Former Dancing High and Boys Planet contestant. | |
| Shin Jae Ha (신재하) |
18 | Korean | Former Debut's Plan contestant. | |
| Tomoya (토모야) |
21 | Japanese | N/A | |
| Yoo Ki Won (유기원) |
18 | Korean | N/A | |
| Bill Entertainment (빌엔터테인먼트) |
Andrew (앤드류) |
21 | Korean American |
N/A |
| Taichi (타이치) |
20 | Japanese | Former Nizi Project 2 contestant. | |
| BPM Entertainment (빅플래닛메이드) |
Aoshi (아오시) |
18 | Japanese | N/A |
| Kim In Hu (김인후) |
20 | Korean | N/A | |
| Brave Entertainment (브레이브엔터테인먼트) |
Han Harry June (한해리준) |
21 | Korean | Member of DKB. Former Be Mbitious contestant. |
| Yang Heui Chan (양희찬) |
25 | Korean | Member of DKB. Former BOYS24 and Be Mbitious contestant. | |
| C-JeS Entertainment (씨제스엔터테인먼트) |
Jun Lee Jeong (전이정) |
21 | Korean | Member of WHIB. |
| Kim Jun Min (김준민) |
22 | Korean | Member of WHIB. | |
| Muhn Won Jun (문원준) |
19 | Korean | Member of WHIB. | |
| ChoCo Entertainment (초코엔터테인먼트) |
Kim Tae Jo (김태조) |
14 | Korean | Member of ChoCo1&2. |
| Yeom Ye Chan (염예찬) |
16 | Korean | Member of ChoCo1&2. Former Project 7 contestant. | |
| Cube Entertainment (큐브엔터테인먼트) |
Kim Jae Hyun (김재현) |
15 | Korean | N/A |
| Na Yun Seo (나윤서) |
15 | Korean | Former LOUD contestant. | |
| ES Nation (이스네이션) |
Jang Han Eum (장한음) |
20 | Korean | Soloist. Former Vocal Showdown contestant. |
| FNC Entertainment (에프엔씨엔터테인먼트) |
Chuei Li Yu (최립우) |
21 | Taiwanese Korean |
N/A |
| Kenshiro (켄시로) |
21 | Japanese | N/A | |
| Great M Entertainment (그레이트엠 엔터테인먼트) |
Lee Yoon Chan (이윤찬) |
19 | Korean | N/A |
| Park Nu Ri (박누리) |
16 | Korean | N/A | |
| GRID Entertainment (그리드엔터테인먼트) |
Lee Leo (이리오) |
22 | Korean Australian |
Soloist. Member of Leo & Sangwon. Former member of Trainee A. |
| Lee Sang Won (이상원) |
22 | Korean | Member of Leo & Sangwon. Former member of Trainee A. | |
| GRIGO Entertainment (그리고엔터테인먼트) |
Yumeki (유메키) |
25 | Japanese | Former Street Man Fighter contestant. |
| H.O.M.E Entertainment (홈엔터테인먼트) |
Baek Jae Hyeon (백제현) |
17 | Korean | N/A |
| howtouse (하우투유즈) |
Yoon Min (윤민) |
24 | Korean | Former member of JYPE LOUD. Former LOUD and Vocal Showdown contestant. |
| iNKODE (인코드 엔터테인먼트) |
Jang Tae Yoon (장태윤) |
19 | Korean | N/A |
| Masato (마사토) |
21 | Japanese | N/A | |
| Park Jun Il (박준일) |
21 | Korean | Former member of Trainee A. | |
| IST Entertainment (아이에스티엔터테인먼트) |
Arctic (아틱) |
16 | Thai | N/A |
| Kim Si Hwan (김시환) |
19 | Korean | N/A | |
| Park Dong Gyu (박동규) |
20 | Korean | N/A | |
| Rensho (렌쇼) |
17 | Japanese | N/A | |
| Jellyfish Entertainment (젤리피쉬엔터테인먼트) |
Jo Gye Hyeon (조계현) |
26 | Korean | Member of VERIVERY. |
| Kim Daniel (김다니엘) |
16 | Korean | N/A | |
| Kim Hyeon Seo (김현서) |
17 | Korean American |
Former member of Nonstop and KAILAS. | |
| Kim Young Jun (김영준) |
15 | Korean | N/A | |
| Lee Dong Heon (이동헌) |
29 | Korean | Member of VERIVERY. Oldest contestant. | |
| Park Jun Seong (박준성) |
19 | Korean | Former Debut's Plan contestant. | |
| Pun (빤) |
19 | Thai | N/A | |
| Yoo Kang Min (유강민) |
22 | Korean | Member of VERIVERY. | |
| Model Directors | Moon Suhn Bin (문선빈) |
20 | Korean American |
N/A |
| n.CH Entertainment (n.CH엔터테인먼트) |
Ham Hyun Seo (함현서) |
18 | Korean | N/A |
| Sho (쇼우) |
19 | Japanese | N/A | |
| Nouer Entertainment (누아 엔터테인먼트) |
Jung Hyun Jun (정현준) |
16 | Korean | Former MAKE MATE 1 contestant. |
| OUI Entertainment (위엔터테인먼트) |
Kim Jun Seo (김준서) |
24 | Korean | Member of WEi. Former member of 1THE9. Former Under Nineteen contestant. |
| P NATION (피네이션) |
Kim Dong Hyun (08) (김동현) |
16 | Korean | Former LOUD contestant. |
| Yusen (유센) |
17 | Taiwanese American |
N/A | |
| RBW | Choi Jun Seok (최준석) |
17 | Korean | N/A |
| Yang Da Wit (양다윗) |
17 | Korean | N/A | |
| STARON Entertainment (스타온 엔터테인먼트) |
Heo Ji O (허지오) |
18 | Korean | N/A |
| TOP Media (티오피미디어) |
Bang Jun Hyuk (방준혁) |
20 | Korean | Member of MCND. Former Under Nineteen contestant. |
| Noh Hui Jin (노휘준) |
21 | Korean | Member of MCND. Former The Fan contestant. | |
| Song Min Jae (송민재) |
21 | Korean | Member of MCND. Former The Fan contestant. | |
| WAKEONE (웨이크원) |
Chung Sang Hyeon (정상현) |
17 | Korean | N/A |
| Hsu Ching Yu (쉬칭위) |
15 | Taiwanese | N/A | |
| Hwang Sun Woo (황선우) |
15 | Korean | N/A | |
| Justin (저스틴) |
18 | Korean New Zealander |
N/A | |
| Reeonn (리온) |
18 | Thai | N/A | |
| Shoya (쇼야) |
16 | Japanese | N/A | |
| Tatsuki (타츠키) |
16 | Japanese | N/A | |
| WAYF (웨이프) |
Ryan (라이언) |
18 | American | N/A |
| With US Entertainment (위드어스 엔터테인먼트) |
Bang Su Hwan (방수환) |
21 | Korean | N/A |
| Oh Jun Ho (오준호) |
20 | Korean | N/A | |
| Thanatorn (타나톤) |
20 | Thai | Member of The Wind. | |
| Woollim Entertainment (울림엔터테인먼트) |
Kim Dong Yun (김동윤) |
23 | Korean | Member of DRIPPIN. Former Produce X 101 contestant. |
| Lee Hyeop (이협) |
25 | Korean | Member of DRIPPIN. Former Produce X 101 contestant. | |
| Lee Seung Baek (이승백) |
14 | Korean | N/A | |
| Wuzo Entertainment (우조엔터테인먼트) |
Chris (한그리스) |
22 | Korean American |
Member of BLITZERS. |
| ZERO-HI (제로하이) |
Park Ji Min (박지민) |
22 | Korean | N/A |
| Agency | Name | Age | Nationality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Trainees (개인 연습생) |
Chen Bo Wen (천보원) |
17 | Chinese | N/A |
| Chen Chao Yu (천차오위) |
19 | Taiwanese | N/A | |
| Chen Jin Xin (천진신) |
26 | Chinese | Former Youth With You 3 contestant. | |
| Fan Zhe Yi (판저이) |
19 | Chinese | N/A | |
(한지앙위) |
22 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Han Rui Ze (한루이저) |
24 | Chinese | Former member of Guanghe Shaonian. Former Youth With You 3 contestant. | |
| He Zhong Xing (허중싱) |
21 | Chinese | Member of 1B1. Former member of Yi'An Middle School. | |
| Hong Zhi Han (홍쯔한) |
20 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Hu Han Wen (후한원) |
24 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Krystian (크리스티안) |
25 | Chinese | Member of Now United. Former Super Boy, Youth With You 3 and Boys Planet contestant. | |
| Li Zheng En (리정언) |
22 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Lin Xin Rui (린신루이) |
22 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Long Guo Hao (룽궈하오) |
24 | Chinese | Pre-debut member of XODIAC. Former Fantasy Boys contestant. | |
| Ngan Chau Yuet (안차우윗) |
22 | Hong Kongese | Former Starlight Boys contestant. | |
| Peng Jin Yu (펑진위) |
19 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Sun Han Lin (쑨한린) |
21 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Sun Heng Yu (쑨헝위) |
23 | Chinese | Former member of BLANK2Y and DV.OL. | |
| Teng Chia Chun (덩지아쥔) |
22 | Taiwanese | N/A | |
| Wang Can Ruo (왕찬루어) |
25 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Weng Wei Dong (웡웨이둥) |
22 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Xie Jia Hui (시에지아후이) |
22 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Xuan Hao (쉬안하오) |
29 | Chinese | Former member of DREAM4. Former Youth With You 3 and Boys Planet contestant. | |
| Xue Su Ren (쉬에수런) |
20 | Hong Kongese | Former Under Nineteen contestant. | |
| Yang Jia Peng (양지아펑) |
24 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Yuan Wei (위안웨이) |
26 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Zeng Shang Xuan (쩡상쉬안) |
19 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Zhang Yu Xi (장위시) |
22 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Zheng Kun (정쿤) |
20 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Bill Entertainment (빌엔터테인먼트) |
Nian Bo Heng (니안보행) |
19 | Chinese American |
N/A |
| CHROMOSOME (염색체 ) |
Chen Kai Wen (천카이원) |
19 | Chinese | N/A |
| Dongyo Entertainment (동요엔터테인먼트) |
Dang Hong Hai (당홍하이) |
21 | Vietnamese | Member of NEWKIES. Former The Voice Kids of Vietnam and Boys Planet contestant. |
| Dragon Team Film and Television Culture (드래곤팀영상문화) |
(천위치) |
19 | Chinese | N/A |
| Dong Jing Kun (동징쿤) |
19 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Zhang Shun Yu (장슌위) |
15 | Chinese | N/A | |
| EE-Media | Cai Jin Xin (차이진신) |
21 | Chinese | Former Boys Planet and The Next Stage 2023 contestant. |
| Emperor Entertainment Group | (린츄난) |
21 | Chinese | N/A |
| esee | Zhang Shi Yi (장스이) |
23 | Chinese | N/A |
| Giant Entertainment Music | Guo Zhen (궈쩐) |
22 | Chinese | Former member of S.K.Y. Former The Coming One 2 and We Are Young contestant. |
| Hangzhou Time Flowing Culture and Entertainment (항저우시간유행문화엔터테인먼트) |
Sun Jia Yang (쑨지아양) |
19 | Chinese | Former Starlight Boys contestant. |
| HEY+Entertainment | Wang Dong Yi (왕동이) |
22 | Chinese | N/A |
| I.E.One Entertainment | Chen Zi Shuo (천즈슈어) |
22 | Chinese | N/A |
| He Jun Jin (허준진) |
20 | Chinese | Member of StarT Project. Former Universe League contestant. | |
| iNKODE (인코드 엔터테인먼트) |
(허지아하오) |
20 | Chinese | N/A |
| Sen (센) |
19 | Japanese | N/A | |
| IX Entertainment (IX 엔터테인먼트) |
Taiga (타이가) |
20 | Japanese | Former Nizi Project 2 contestant. |
| Zhao Guang Xu (자오광쉬) |
21 | Chinese | Former Project 7 contestant. | |
| Joy Media (조이 미디어) |
Wang Zhong Zhi (왕종쯔) |
22 | Chinese | N/A |
| Liangcheng Entertainment | Ma Tao (마타오) |
22 | Chinese | N/A |
| Sang Lin (상린) |
20 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Zhou Yan He (조우옌허) |
22 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Media Asia (환야) |
Yeung Yuk Him (영육힘) |
22 | Hong Kongese | N/A |
| NCC Entertainment | He Xin Long (허씬롱) |
20 | Chinese | Member of BOY STORY. |
| Jia Han Yu (지아한위) |
21 | Chinese | Member of BOY STORY. | |
| Li Zi Hao (리즈하오) |
20 | Chinese | Member of BOY STORY. | |
| NeedsLab Global & Culture (니즈랩글로벌앤컬쳐) |
Lim Jack (임잭) |
19 | Chinese Australian |
N/A |
| Nouer Entertainment (누아 엔터테인먼트) |
Zhang Jia Hao (장지아하오) |
22 | Chinese | Former MAKE MATE 1 contestant. |
| Zhou An Xin (조우안신) |
18 | Chinese | Former MAKE MATE 1 contestant. | |
| RND Company (알앤디컴퍼니) |
Xie Bing Hua (시에빙화) |
23 | Chinese | Former Project 7 contestant. |
| ROS Entertainment | Qi Lin (치린) |
18 | Chinese | N/A |
| RYCE Entertainment | Chrisen Yang (크리센 양) |
20 | Chinese | N/A |
| Zheng Ren Yu (정런위) |
28 | Chinese | Former member of S.K.Y. Former Super Idol 3 and We Are Young contestant. | |
| Star Voyage Century (성항세기) |
Li Xiao Di (리샤오디) |
24 | Chinese | Member of V.K DREAM. |
| Zhou Zheng (조우정) |
25 | Chinese | Member of V.K DREAM. | |
| TEN Entertainment (텐엔터테인먼트) |
Chen Li Chi (첸리치) |
19 | Taiwanese | Former SCOOL and AFTER SCOOL contestant. |
| Hong Zih Hao (홍쯔하오) |
20 | Taiwanese | N/A | |
| Huang Hsin Yu (황신유) |
20 | Taiwanese | Former SCOOL and AFTER SCOOL contestant. | |
| Lin Ching En (린칭엔) |
21 | Taiwanese | Former SCOOL and AFTER SCOOL contestant. | |
| The Line Star Entertainment | (루어쥔웨이) |
23 | Chinese | Member of 1B1. Former member of 1EqualFive. Former The Coming One 2 and Starlight Boys contestant. |
(위안페이이) |
22 | Chinese | Member of 1B1. | |
| TM Entertainment (티엠엔터테인먼트) |
Phoenix (피닉스) |
15 | Thai | Member of EASTSHINE. |
| Top Class Entertainment | Bian Shi Yu (비엔스위) |
19 | Chinese | Member of TOPTEENS. Former Starlight Boys contestant. |
| Dong Zi Qi (동쯔치) |
21 | Chinese | N/A | |
| Jiang Fan (지앙판) |
19 | Chinese | Member of TOPTEENS. Former Universe League contestant. | |
| Xie Yu Xin (시에위신) |
19 | Chinese | Former Universe League contestant. | |
| Zhang Yi Hua (장이화) |
18 | Chinese | Member of TOPTEENS. | |
| Uni-Icon Entertainment (유니 아이콘 엔터테인먼트) |
Qiao Guan Zhen (챠오관전) |
22 | Chinese | N/A |
| WAKEONE (웨이크원) |
Ko Ming Chieh (커밍지에) |
17 | Taiwanese | N/A |
| Yi Chen (이첸) |
26 | Chinese | Former Youth With You and Project 7 contestant. | |
| YS Group (와이에스그룹) |
Wong Sik Hei (왕식헤이) |
16 | Hong Kongese | N/A |
| YX. Media | Wang Sheng Lin (왕성린) |
22 | Chinese | N/A |
Discography
Digital singles
- "Hola Solar" (2025)
Gallery
Notes
- ↑ Originally 160 but 6 contestants left prior to its airing.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Soompi: "BOYS II PLANET" Shares Details On Upcoming 2nd Season Of The Audition Program
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Soompi: “BOYS II PLANET” Begins Filming + Changes Format To Debut A Single Group Instead Of Two
- ↑ Allkpop: Mnet launches 'Planet B' audition call for its global boy group debut program
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: Mnet Announces Boy Group Audition Program "PLANET B"
- ↑ Official Website: Boys II Planet Auditions
- ↑ YouTube: [BOYS ll PLANET C] 🎉ONLY ONE AUDITION🎉 GLOBAL OPEN AUDITION
- ↑ YouTube: [BOYS ll PLANET C] Waiting for the boy will debut as a global boy group✨
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: "BOYS II PLANET" Confirms Premiere Date With New Teaser
- ↑ (KR) Ftoday: CJ ENM, 티빙·웨이브 합병 기대감에 목표주가 상향…미디어 모멘텀 부각
- ↑ Soompi: "BOYS II PLANET" Unveils Profiles Of All 150+ Contestants
- ↑ Soompi: “BOYS II PLANET” Announces Expert Trainer + Special Idol Master Lineup
Official links
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