Boy Fantasy, the epic debut of a ‘game changer’ in the idol market

‘Boys’ Fantasy’ is attracting a lot of attention even before its release. The system called Idol Survival Project is the same as the previous programs. The difference is that it is broadcast through OTT services around the world, and some of the participants' identities have been revealed, and a fandom is already forming.

It is a time when the idol market is growing. 'Boys' Fantasy' plans to focus on creating a global idol, rather than a domestically oriented idol group in the existing survival project format. The board has been laid. Attention is focused on whether ‘Boys’ Fantasy’ will be the first step towards a ‘game changer’ in the industry.

Previously, the production team of ‘Boys’ Fantasy’ announced that the broadcast schedule would be postponed by one week. 'Boys' Fantasy' said, "Thanks to the anticipation, there are many requests from global platforms such as the Americas and Europe. As various tasks such as subtitles and translation are needed for content distribution, it is scheduled to be broadcast for the first time at 10 p.m. from March 23rd to 30th." announced.

The strategy is to use overseas OTT to produce a global idol group. As it is an important part of the path to success, it is the will to make careful choices.

In addition, the fantasy-like visuals of the 'Boys' Fantasy' participants are attracting attention even before the broadcast.

MBC's 'Boys' Fantasy - After School Excitement Season 2' (hereinafter referred to as 'Boys' Fantasy'), which is scheduled to air on the 30th, has monopolized the attention of K-pop fans at home and abroad with various advance content, and the visuals of the participants are receiving an explosive response.

Previously, 'Boys' Fantasy' held an event where participants could take pictures of themselves. Immediately after filming, photos of the scene were circulated, sparking a stir in various communities. In the photo, which is presumed to be a spoiler, the participants attract attention by showing off their sexy and decadent concepts as well as their dandy and refreshing visuals. Fans are giving an honest response to the reveal of the contestants' visuals, which are no different from a pictorial, saying, "I'm already worried because there are so many good-looking contestants."

'Boys' Fantasy', in which fantasy boys singing 'Olypic' will appear, postponed its first broadcast by a week and is scheduled to be broadcast simultaneously through MBC and a global OTT platform on the 30th.

'Boy Fantasy', which is already receiving a hot response, is an idol survival project to create a global boy group, produced by producer Han Dong-cheol, who created 'Produce 101', 'Unpretty Rapstar', and 'Show Me the Money'. There were over 1,000 applicants.

Meanwhile, 'Boys' Fantasy' can be watched on MBC, 'ABEMA', and Naver NOW. at 10 PM on Thursday, March 30th.

Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr