MNET’s K-Pop debut project Guys II Planet is dominating national and global attention, classifying n. 1 In the TV and Ott Buzz combined index for the first week of August, according to the Good Data Corporation Fundex. Directed by Kim Shin-Young, Jung Woo-Young and Ko Jung-Kyung, the show fascinated fans all over the world with his intense competition and stories of emotional competitors.
The scale of his popularity is reflected in his number. The second global vote, which closed on August 8, attracted participation from 1.32 million people in 218 countries and regions. His live streaming “Final Survivor” attracted about 900,000 views via YouTube and MNET Plus. The show also made a trend on main platforms such as X (previously Twitter) and Weibo in China, while in Japan it has exceeded the K-pop category on the OCC ABEMA platform. In the district of Tokyo’s Shin-Okubo, a stretch of banners of the competitors of 600 meters transformed the neighborhood into a “Planet Boy Festival”.
The “Whiplash” team Avengers is at the center of the scene
To lead the buzz is the 1 “Whiplash” team, formed by Yumeki after classifying the number 1 in the second evaluation. United by Kim Geon-Woo, Kim Jun-Seo, Yoon Min, Ilio, Lee Sang-Won, Xu Qingyu and Zhou Anxin, the group has gained enormous attention to fans. Lee Sang-Won, who took the killing part, passed the non-dramatic ranking for the week, with his Fancam who exceeded 1.3 million views in one day.
Collectively, the team videos have reached 5.25 million views, with several members that are classified in the first 10 most viewed fancam. The fans were particularly moved by the close friendship of Lee Sang-Won and Zhou Ansin shown during the tests. Their complete performance falls today (August 13) at 18:00 KST on the original M2 Choom Studio YouTube and will be broadcast tomorrow (14 August) Mulodunto M..
Emotional ties beyond the stage
The appeal of the show extends beyond competition to the touching friendship stories. In “The first meeting did not go as expected”, Team 1, the youngest member of Na Yoon-Seo helped Hello Xinlong to resume trust, with the Fan of Xinlong who reached the third highest view. His gesture of rain protection for Na Yoon-Seo has become one of the prominent moments of episode 3.
Humor and leadership have gone through Yang Hee-Chan in team 1 “Kill the Romeo” and his playful chemistry with Zhihao. Under Lee Dong-Heon, the 1 “Rising Sun” team offered a perfectly synchronized performance praised by the spectators. These moments continue to be celebrated through official SNS content “Chemistry Z”.
The healing energy of the chunbae
A favorite from surprise fans this season is Chunbae “Planet Guard”, which wanders for the set that offers support and joy to competitors. His playful apparitions – even in graphic inserts – made him earn the nickname “healing messenger”, with the fans who comment, “Chunbae is the best narrator” AND “I am healed every time I see it.”
Episode 5 From Guys II PlanetOn air tomorrow (August 14) at 9:20 pm, it will mark the first round of survival ads, with the advance anticipation.
Sources: Daum
