Yumeki Dominates 'Boys 2 Planet K' with Strategic Team Selection and Stellar Performance

Yumeki, who secured the top spot in the rank determination round, drew attention by strategically selecting top-tier contestants as his team members. In the second episode of Mnet's 'Boys 2 Planet K' aired on the 24th of last month, Lee Hyeop of Drippin showcased stable high notes as the group's main vocalist but was eliminated as 'No Star' due to his lacking dance skills, receiving a 'rank pending' judgment from the masters.

In the third episode aired on the 31st of last month, Yumeki chose Jo Wooan Shin, Ilio, Kim Junseo, Yoon Min, Xu Qingyu, Kim Geonwoo, and finally Lee Sangwon as his team members, recruiting a significant number of top-tier talents. As most skilled contestants gravitated towards Yumeki's team, remaining participants expressed their discontent, saying, "It was too much," and "Wasn't that too harsh?" Lee Sangwon also shared, "I was really surprised, and it felt a bit heavy-hearted."

In the previous test, Yumeki, a renowned dancer, showcased overwhelming dance skills to secure the first place, although his singing was somewhat lacking, as he admitted he had never properly sung before appearing on the show. Despite this, the masters awarded him 'All Star' for his potential growth. Some viewers questioned this decision, noting, "Lee Hyeop was eliminated for lacking dance skills, but Yumeki received 'All Star' despite his singing ability."

The first mission was a 1-on-1 rank battle, where lower-ranked contestants could earn high score benefits by defeating higher-ranked ones. After the mission song was revealed, team selection began in earnest, with Yumeki, as the first-place contestant, receiving the first choice. Yumeki's team ultimately chose the song 'Whiplash,' and other contestants seemed eager to avoid competing against them.

During the part distribution process, five members raised their hands for the killing part, leading to an impromptu audition, with Kim Geonwoo and Lee Sangwon emerging as the final candidates. Lee Sangwon was ultimately chosen for the killing part through a vote. Ilio actively contributed ideas during the part distribution, leading the team to prepare without major conflicts.

In 'Special' Team 2, main vocalist Huan Yuan faced criticism during the mid-term check for not memorizing lyrics and struggling with high notes, leading to a crisis. During rehearsals, he failed to meet expectations, prompting Hyolyn and Lee Seok-hoon to advise a part change. Unfortunately, Huan Yuan left a disappointing impression with unstable pitch during the main performance.

Conversely, in 'Special' Team 1, Kim In-hoo, who had lost confidence in the rap part until the mid-term check, received positive feedback during rehearsals, achieving a turnaround. The team delivered a high-quality performance on the main stage, earning praise from the masters. Kim Jun-min stood out with his performance, prompting Lee Seok-hoon to humorously remark, "When Jun-min came out, Kani and Hyolyn screamed." Kim Jun-min also secured the top spot in the individual position vote with an overwhelming score, earning recognition for his talent.