Controversy and Surprises on 'Boys 2 Planet': Ranking Shifts and Editing Decisions

The latest episode of Mnet's 'Boys 2 Planet' revealed the text voting rankings for Planet K, drawing attention due to the significantly reduced screen time for trainees Kim Gun-woo and Kang Woo-jin. Although introduced as 'individual trainees,' it was later revealed that they were affiliated with Wake One, sparking accusations of misleading viewers.

In the episode aired on the 24th, real-time text voting results were announced. Lee Sang-won maintained his top position, followed by Lee Rio in second, Yoo Kang-min in third, Choi Rip-woo in fourth, and Kang Woo-jin in fifth. Notably, Kang Woo-jin jumped 20 places to secure fifth place, while Xu Qingyu climbed 14 spots to enter the top 10. Lee Rio also rose three places to take second. Conversely, Kim Gun-woo, who was previously highlighted as the center of K Planet, dropped two places from the previous week.

In the first episode, Kim Gun-woo and Kang Woo-jin appeared as 'individual trainees,' but the revelation of their affiliation with Wake One led to controversy. On the 22nd, Wake One acknowledged the issue, stating, "They are indeed affiliated," and apologized, announcing the termination of their trainee contracts. Some viewers speculated that Kang Woo-jin's rapid rise in rankings was due to increased screen time and favorable editing before the controversy. However, in the second episode, their screen time was drastically reduced, leading to predictions about potential ranking changes.

The episode also showcased the selection process for the killing part of the signal song 'OLA.' Trainees Jung Hyun-joon, Yoo Kang-min, and Kim Gun-woo competed, each delivering stable performances. Kim Gun-woo was voted to take the killing part, expressing his surprise and joy. Despite being the center, his screen time was notably limited, prompting speculation that the production team intentionally minimized his appearances.

The episode also highlighted the growth story of dancer Yumeki. A dancer from One Million and a former contestant on 'Street Man Fighter,' Yumeki expressed his desire to be the main performer rather than a backup dancer. Despite showcasing a dazzling performance in the first signal song test, his vocal skills were lacking, earning him only one star. Vocal master Lim Han-byul criticized his vocals as "no-star level," which deeply affected Yumeki. However, through consistent training, his vocal skills improved significantly, earning him an all-star rating in the final signal song test. Lim Han-byul praised him as "the contestant with the most vocal growth."