The survival competition BOYS II PLANET K has reached its first major turning point. In just two episodes, Mnet has eliminated 17 of the 80 contestants. Episode two, which aired on July 24, featured the crucial Signal Song Test and the resulting rankings that sealed their fate.
Originally designed as two separate shows: BOYS II PLANET K and BOYS II PLANET C, these programs are now set to merge into one final series. This shift means that rather than debuting two groups, only one will emerge in the end. The merge is scheduled to take place next Thursday, combining the narratives and contestants from both programs.
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What the Signal Song Test Involved
During the Signal Song Test, each contestant was ranked in one of four tiers. These were ALL STAR, TWO STAR, ONE STAR, and NO STAR. Anyone who received NO STAR was immediately eliminated from the competition.
The rankings were a blend of expert opinions and fan engagement. Celebrity mentors determined 70 per cent of the score, while the remaining 30 per cent came from views and likes on each trainee’s performance clip on YouTube and the Mnet Plus app. Videos were monitored from June 13 at six p.m. to June 15 at ten a.m. Korean Standard Time.
This system underscores both performance ability and early reaction from fans. Here are the results.
ALL STAR Group: Top Performers
These trainees earned the highest ranking and remain in the competition:
- Hsu Ching Yu
- Jo Gye Hyeon
- Jung Hyun Jun
- Kim Geon Wo
- Kim In Hu
- Kim Jun Min
- Kim Jun Seo
- Kim Si Hwan
- Kim Tae Jo
- Lee Leo
- Lee Sang Won
- Na Yun Seo
- Noh Hui Jun
- Park Dong Gyu
- Seo Won
- Yoo Kang Min
- Yoon Min
- Yumeki
These names represent a strong mix of early favourites, global appeal, and mentor admiration.
TWO STAR and ONE STAR Rankings
Next tier performers received TWO STAR status. They still move forward, but with more pressure to prove their potential:
- Andrew
- Aoshi
- Han Harry June
- Jang Tae Yoon
- Kim Dong Yun
- Lee Dong Heon
- Masato
- Muhn Won Jun
- Oh Jun Ho
- Park Jun Il
- Reeonn
- Tatsuki
- Yang Heui Chan
- Yeom Ye Chan
- Yusen
ONE STAR contestants also remain but face the prospect of needing stronger support:
- Arctic
- Bang Jun Hyuk
- Chuei Li Yu
- Chung Sang Hyeon
- Ham Hyun Seo
- Jang Han Eum
- Jun Lee Jeong
- Kang Woo Jin
- Kim Daniel
- Kim Dong Hyun (A and B)
- Kim Hyun Seo
- Kim Jae Hyun
- Kim Young Jun
- Rensho
- Sho
- Song Min Jae
- Yang Da Wit
Who Is Out? The NO STAR List
Eliminated from the show after the test, these seventeen trainees exit the competition:
- Choi Jun Seok
- Chris
- Heo Ji O
- Hwang Sun Woo
- Justin
- Kenshiro
- Kim Hyun Bin
- Lee Hyeop
- Lee Won Woo
- Lee Yoon Chan
- Park Jun Seong
- Pun
- Ryan
- Shin Jae Ha
- Shoya
- Taichi
- Tomoya
At least for now, their journey ends here, though fans may look to support them in other ways or anticipate a future return.
Global Voting Rankings Take Shape
Alongside the rankings based on performance, initial global vote standings were released. As of July 24 at noon KST, the top positions went to:
- Lee Sang Won
- Lee Leo
- Yoo Kang Min
- Chuei Li Yu
- Kang Woo Jin
- Chung Sang Hyeon
- Masato
- Kim Jun Seo
- Kim Geon Wo
- Hsu Ching Yu
- Yumeki
- Seo Won
Following closely were Lee Hyeop, Park Dong Gyu, Yeom Ye Chan, Park Jun Il, Jang Han Eum, Kim Jae Hyun, Na Yun Seo, Jo Gye Hyeon, Kim Jun Min, and Kim Dong Yun, among others.
Global voting continues via the Mnet Plus app. Fans looking to support their favourites should check the app often to cast votes before each new elimination round.
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Format Shift: How K and C Will Combine
Though BOYS II PLANET K and BOYS II PLANET C began separately, Mnet has confirmed they will merge into one unified program starting next week. That means members from both sides will face one another as the contest narrows toward a final debut group.
This merger brings higher stakes and encourages fan groups to engage across both branches. Whether a contestant rose through K or C, all will compete in a shared final stage.
BOYS II PLANET’s second episode delivers a clear impact, seventeen hopefuls eliminated, dozens repositioned, and global fandom watching closely. With the social voting system and the upcoming merger of the K and C tracks, expectations rise.
Early rankings suggest some contestants are cementing fan support early on. But with so many talented individuals, there is bound to be dramatic comeouts and surprises moving forward.
As the program continues, global audiences can track rankings and submit votes in hopes of helping their favourite trainees make the final boy group.
Stay tuned next Thursday when the two shows become one. That will be a turning point for both trainees and fans alike as the search for the debut group continues.
