Unexpected Twists and Turns in 'BOYS II PLANET': Yumeiki Faces Elimination Despite Stellar Performance

Yumeiki finds himself on the brink of elimination. Despite leading his team with his seasoned dance skills and receiving praise, he recorded the lowest score within his team. Previously, he had raised expectations by securing first place in the master evaluation before the final competition.

On the 28th episode of Mnet's 'BOYS II PLANET,' 48 contestants poured their hearts into their performances, resulting in unexpected rank changes between All-Star and Two-Star levels. After fierce competition, the 'Rose Between Buildings,' 'FAMOUS,' and 'Rock (樂)' teams claimed first place in the vocal, rap, and dance positions, respectively, earning a 50,000-point benefit.

The episode unveiled nine stages, excluding those revealed last week. The vocal team 'I'm Coming to You Now' achieved perfect harmony under Sen's emotional challenge and Yoon Min's stable leadership. Master Baek Gu-young praised them, saying, "It felt like watching an animation," and Yoon Min was promoted to All-Star, while Kang Woo-jin faced elimination with the lowest team score.

The 'Rose Between Buildings' team overcame criticism and challenges during practice with passion and teamwork, delivering a sweet performance. Park Joon-il, achieving his first All-Star status, moved everyone to tears. The 'Sigh' stage by Yoo Kang-min, Jo Gye-hyun, and Jo Woo-an-shin left a deep impression with its heartfelt performance.

The 'Queencard' team showcased a unique stage with band sound arrangements and Lee Rio's guitar performance, receiving enthusiastic responses. Jung Sang-hyun, who showed instability during mid-checks, transformed completely with Lee Rio's advice and team support, achieving a successful turnaround. Jung Sang-hyun and Kim In-hoo both reached All-Star status, but leader Lee Rio shockingly recorded the lowest score, facing elimination.

In the rap position, Lee Chen and Yeom Ye-chan delivered a fierce diss battle and real hip-hop performance with 'Smoke (Prod. Dynamicduo, Padi),' stimulating viewers' dopamine, and Yeom Ye-chan secured an All-Star spot. In the 'FAMOUS' stage, Kim Jae-hyun perfectly executed the killing part, earning an All-Star position. Kim Tae-jo showcased growth by incorporating his story into the lyrics, and the trio received great audience responses with their unique performances.

In the dance position, Kim Jun-seo, Park Dong-kyu, and Masato exuded intense sexiness through the 'Bad' stage. Park Dong-kyu, actively involved in choreography creation, narrowly succeeded in rank promotion, providing viewers with thrilling tension. The 'Tambourine' team captivated the audience with perfect execution and seamless teamwork from the start, leading to Chen Kai-won and Zhang Jia-hao's All-Star ascension. However, Yumeiki, who led the team, unexpectedly recorded the lowest score, leaving team members in tears.

Finally, the 'Rock (樂)' team dominated the stage with a unique concept, incorporating a werewolf storytelling theme. Heo Shin-long solidified his All-Star status with a textbook killing part, and leader Kim Gun-woo led a stable performance with his growth. Pan Zheyi also showcased his presence, completing the stage, but Zhao Guangxu and Chen Bowon recorded disappointing scores, finishing without rank changes. Unexpectedly, they claimed overall first place, surpassing the 'like JENNIE' team.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr