MBC's 'Boys' Fantasy' is attracting attention to the powerful MC & producer who will lead the creation of a global boy group.
'Boys' Fantasy - After School Excitement Season 2' (hereinafter referred to as Boys' Fantasy), which will be aired for the first time on MBC on the 30th, will feature MC TVXQ's Changmin Choi, producers 2PM's Wooyoung and Jinyoung, WINNER's Kang Seungyoon, and (G)I-DLE's Soyeon. Expectations are rising for the combination of the top MC and five judges.
First, TVXQ's Max Changmin, a legendary artist representing Korea, will serve as the sole MC. Max Changmin, who is celebrating his 20th debut anniversary, is considered a role model for all idols. It raises questions about not only his hosting skills as an MC, but also how he will lead the participants.
The four producers also attract attention. 2PM Wooyoung is working as an all-round entertainer, crossing various fields. In the first preview video of 'Boys' Fantasy' released on the 24th, he gave the participants a standing ovation, saying, "It's great," and leaving a cool-headed assessment, "Why do you want to be an idol?" He plans to give realistic advice as a senior in the music industry. In addition, Jinyoung, who has already proven his ability as a producer and is active as an actor, and Winner Kang Seungyoon, who has experience in survival, will show off their performance to create a global boy group, raising expectations.
As revealed in the preview video, (G)I-DLE's Soyeon, who garnered attention for her sarcastic review in Season 1 of 'After School Excitement', said, "I would have been grateful if I had joined the group I produce," and "I would have thought if this was the right thing to do." ” to help participants grow with cold but sincere advice.
‘Boys’ Fantasy’ is the second season of ‘After School Excitement’ produced by producer Han Dong-cheol, the founder of the idol audition program. Even before the main broadcast, it has been receiving a lot of attention from overseas, including Japan and Thailand. As a result, a total of 12 countries, including Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, can watch it together.
Meanwhile, 'Boys' Fantasy' will premiere on MBC at 10 pm on the 30th.
Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr