Controversy Surrounds 'Boys 2 Planet' Contestant Ahead of Premiere

A serious controversy has erupted around contestant A from Mnet's boy group survival show 'Boys 2 Planet,' which is set to premiere tonight.

Recently, a post on social media exposed allegations about A's character. The author claimed that A, a former trainee at B Entertainment, was favored by high-ranking officials within the company and used this to disrespect or act rudely towards some staff members. It was also alleged that A skipped dance lessons to drink with the head of the rookie development team and the director, and even went on a trip to Japan, raising suspicions of embezzlement.

The whistleblower stated, "A was nicknamed 'The King of B Entertainment' by fellow trainees," adding, "A was aware of the favoritism and used it to enjoy a comfortable company life while disrespecting some staff members, treating them as if they were beneath him."

Furthermore, it was claimed that A verbally abused others with phrases like, 'What can you do, you bastard?' and 'You're a useless trainee who's about to be fired,' and made personal attacks such as, 'Hey, you need to ask me before turning on the air conditioner.' The whistleblower added, "It was impossible to have a conversation with him, only endless fights ensued," and noted that some trainees had no choice but to leave the company, paying penalties.

The author also shared evidence, including a receipt for psychiatric treatment from August to November 2024 and insurance claim records up to July this year. Following the initial revelation, two more whistleblowers have reportedly come forward, verifying their claims with entertainment contracts.

As the allegations spread online, netizens have reacted with comments like, "If true, he should leave the show immediately," and "It must have been tough to attend therapy for over a year," while others suggest, "We should wait for an official statement."

Reporter Sojung Lee, TenAsia forusojung@tenasia.co.kr