BOYNEXTDOOR Joins Mnet Plus's 'SUMBAKKOKJIL' as October Players

The rookie group BOYNEXTDOOR, under HYBE's KOZ Entertainment, is set to appear on Mnet Plus's original variety show 'SUMBAKKOKJIL' as the featured players for October 2023.

Today, Mnet Plus, the global K-POP content platform by CJ ENM, announced that BOYNEXTDOOR will participate in 'SUMBAKKOKJIL' as the October players and unveiled the main poster. This episode, set in an abandoned theme park, will showcase the real reactions of the six members as they face unknown fears. It is scheduled to be released on October 31st at 6 PM.

The BOYNEXTDOOR episode will take place in a deserted theme park where laughter and screams coexist. The members will explore the darkness and engage in a survival game against a mysterious seeker for 4,444 seconds, creating an atmosphere of tension. Known for their bright and energetic performances on stage, BOYNEXTDOOR will reveal new charms through their instinctive reactions and individual characters in this horror setting.

The production team stated, "The BOYNEXTDOOR members were fully immersed in the scene, delivering realistic reactions. Each member's unique personality naturally emerged, clearly defining their characters. This episode will be like a movie, blending teamwork and chemistry."

Mnet Plus's original horror variety show 'SUMBAKKOKJIL' is recognized as a prime example of the platform's content competitiveness. With top idols like TREASURE, NCT Wish, RISE, ZEROBASEONE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, All Day Project, and TWS appearing consecutively, the series has gained recognition and consistently ranks high in real-time trends, becoming a must-watch for K-POP fans.

Inspired by the traditional Korean game of hide and seek, 'SUMBAKKOKJIL' is a horror survival content featuring a 4,444-second survival game against a mysterious seeker, exclusively available on the Mnet Plus app.

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