Mnet's 'Boys II Planet' Returns with Record-Breaking 160 Trainees, Aiming for Global K-Pop Stardom

Mnet, the powerhouse behind successful groups like I.O.I, Wanna One, and IZ*ONE from the 'Produce 101' series, is set to launch a new season of its survival show with a record-breaking 160 trainees. This comes on the heels of the success of ZEROBASEONE, which emerged from the 2023 'Boys Planet' and achieved five consecutive million-seller records. The new season promises to be the largest yet, heightening anticipation among fans.

The global project 'Boys II Planet' aims to create a top-tier K-pop boy group. It features boys from two different planets, K Planet and C Planet, who come together on 'Boys II Planet' to embark on a journey towards the 'sun,' symbolizing the star creator. This journey, set in an expanded universe, is already generating explosive reactions for its compelling narrative.

With 160 participants, this season marks the largest scale in survival program history. It has evolved beyond a simple audition show into a narrative-driven survival program that builds an ever-expanding K-POP Planet universe. The process of these boys realizing their potential and striving to reach the pinnacle of K-POP through the selection of star creators is expected to resonate deeply with global fans.

The expansion is not just in scale. All participants of 'Boys II Planet' are equipped with upgraded skills and star quality, capturing the attention of star creators worldwide even before the broadcast begins. The division into 'Boys II Planet K' and 'Boys II Planet C' allows for a detailed showcase of diverse talents, offering unique entertainment and immersion. The narrative of the 80 boys who converge on 'Boys II Planet' is expected to deliver unprecedented synergy.

'Boys II Planet' has established itself as a true fan-participation project, where both participants and viewers contribute to the growth narrative. The question remains: who will be chosen by the star creator to shine 'as brightly as the sun,' and which boy will ultimately debut at the end of this grand saga?

Meanwhile, the full version of the signal song global showcase 'HOLA SOLAR,' the first stage of 'Boys II Planet,' is exclusively available as a replay content on Mnet Plus, igniting global fan excitement.

'Boys II Planet' is set to premiere on July 17th (Thursday) and 18th (Friday) at 9:20 PM on Mnet, featuring the first broadcasts of 'Boys II Planet K' and 'Boys II Planet C' respectively.