Will a male version of Kepler be born? ‘Boys Planet’ ranks ‘fairness’ first

A Generation Z boy group directly selected by viewers will be born.

On the morning of the 2nd, the online production presentation of Mnet's audition program 'Boys Planet' was held, and PD Go Jeong-kyung, Kim Shin-young, Baek Gu-young, Solji, Lee Seok-hoon, Lim Han-byeol, and Choi Young-jun attended the event.

‘Boys Planet’ is an audition where K Group, made up of Korean trainees, and G Group, made up of global trainees, come together to challenge themselves to debut as a global K-pop boy group. It is a follow-up program to ‘Girls Planet 999: Girls’ Battle’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘Girls Planet’), which created the girl group Kepler.

On this day, PD Kim Shin-young said, "It is an honor to be in charge of one large project after another. Many people, including a large number of writers and directing producers who are experts in each field, are participating in 'Boys Planet'. Everyone is discovering the talents of the trainees from various perspectives. “We are doing our best to introduce you, so please give us a warm look,” he said, expressing his thoughts ahead of the first broadcast of ‘Boys Planet’.

PD Kim said, "Unlike 'Girls Planet,' this time the debut group will be decided by 100% of the viewers' votes, the so-called star creators. Also, in the last season, voting was divided into Korea, China, and Japan, but this time, it will be conducted without group division." .

He also emphasized, "For the first time in an audition program that conducts voting, the verification process will be conducted by Samil PwC, an independent external organization. This attempt is to ensure fairness by completely separating our production and voting processes."

Lee Seok-hoon, who participated as a vocal master, said, "It's been a long time since I've been together as a master and trainer. As always, I will play a role in helping the children. We have fun filming every time we record. Let's help the children grow. “I will talk more and work hard to become a good singer,” he said.

Dance master Baek Gu-young said, "It is an honor to join 'Boys Planet' following 'Girls Planet'." He added, "The trainees with outstanding skills and passion are working hard, so please pay attention and we will help you improve your skills." did. Choi Young-jun then added, "There are many friends who are really good," and added, "We will show a shining stage with shining masters and shining trainees."

Solji also mentioned the upward standardization of trainees, saying, “Because I am also in an idol group, I was viewed as a junior. I was surprised by the passion of the trainees, and I thought that their skills had improved on average.”

Master Lip J, who could not attend that day and sent his greetings via video, said, "I felt like I was invited to Planet, which I was always very curious about and wanted to know more about. I felt that the trainees' attitude and passion were passionate. Although it is a competitive program, it is a show of love and affection rather than evaluation." “I hope you will watch over me, and I don’t think there is a friend that I don’t sincerely share with each and every one of them. I sincerely support and encourage them.”

‘Boys Planet’ will premiere at 8 PM on the 2nd.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr