"BOYS II PLANET" Trainees From America, Australia, And New Zealand: Profiles & Info

The hype around "BOYS II PLANET" continues to rise as the profiles of the 160 contestants have been revealed. From just photos alone, they already look incredibly charming and ready to take the stage as idols. Although the show has yet to start, many are excited to see who steps up to the challenge, makes it to the final debut lineup, and will be able to carry on the legacy of their project group seniors. This time around, the expectations are even higher but the stakes have remained the same: captivate audiences everywhere to earn their support and votes!

The list of contestants include idol hopefuls from mixed backgrounds and America. These trainees have been gaining attention across the globe for what they wrote on their profile, as well as their personal fancams from the signal song, 'HOLA SOLAR'. Through this article, we meet some of the global participants who have come all the way from their home country to chase their dreams.

Note: the contestants are not listed in a specific order.

American

Ryan

Mnet

Name: Ryan

Birthday: 2006.06.27

Nickname: Lion/이언

Agency: WAYF

Training Period: 2 years and 1 month

MBTI: ENFP

Final Ranking Goal: A high ranking

Role Model: Justin Bieber

My Secret Weapon: Everything

A Secret Only I Know: Secret

My Personal POWER MAX Song: EXO - 'Growl'

In "BOYS II PLANET" I Am: First place in English.

One line to describe myself: Ryan

Korean-American

Andrew

Mnet

Name: Andrew

Birthday: 2003.12.17

Nickname: Drew

Agency: Bill Entertainment

Training Period: 2 years and 5 months

MBTI: INFJ/ENTP

Final Ranking Goal: Debut

Role Model: Michael Jackson

My Secret Weapon: R&B-like voice and stage presence.

A Secret Only I Know: If I reveal it, it won't be a secret.

My Personal POWER MAX Song: Michael Jackson - 'Billie Jean'

In "BOYS II PLANET" I Am: First place in vocals.

One line to describe myself: Just like the meaning of my name Andrew, I am brave and bold.

Kim HyeonSeo

Mnet

Name: Kim HyeonSeo/Antonio

Birthday: 2007.07.13

Nickname: Antonio/매력덩어리 (A bundle of charm)

Agency: Jellyfish Entertainment

Training Period: 2 years and 2 months

MBTI: ESFP

Final Ranking Goal: 1

Role Model: 2NE1's Park Bom, Park JaeBeom

My Secret Weapon: Attractive and captivating vocal color. Able to speak English, Korean, and Chinese.

A Secret Only I Know: Shh!? Secret~

My Personal POWER MAX Song: RIIZE - 'Impossible'

In "BOYS II PLANET" I Am: First place in vocal tone, positivity, hard work, and smile.

One line to describe myself: Happy.

Kim HyeonSeo was a member of Nonstop and debuted on October 1, 2021.

Moon SuhnBin

Mnet

Name: Moon SuhnBin

Birthday: 05.03.26

Nickname: 신콩이

Agency: Individual trainee

Training Period: X

MBTI: ENTP

Final Ranking Goal: 1

Role Model: BOYNEXTDOOR

My Secret Weapon: Acrobatics

A Secret Only I Know: I love eating and I eat a lot. Very playful.

My Personal POWER MAX Song: BOYNEXTDOOR - 'Nice Guy'

In "BOYS II PLANET" I Am: First place in acrobatics.

One line to describe myself: A blank canvas.

Chris

Mnet

Name: Chris

Birthday: 2002.11.19

Nickname: Chrich

Agency: WUZO Entertainment

Training Period: 5 years

MBTI: ESTP

Final Ranking Goal: 1

Role Model: Myself because I am a cool and interesting person.

My Secret Weapon: Confidence, rap, visuals, and physique.

A Secret Only I Know: I might look skinny, but my muscles are insanely defined.

My Personal POWER MAX Song: Lil Uzi Vert - 'Red Moon'

In "BOYS II PLANET" I Am: First place in rap and tension.

One line to describe myself: An impressive friend.

Chris debuted as a member of the boy group BLITZERS on May 21, 2021.

Korean-Australian

Lee Leo

Mnet

Name: Lee Leo

Birthday: 2002.08.22

Nickname: LEO

Agency: GRID Entertainment

Training Period: 3 years and 7 months

MBTI: INTP

Final Ranking Goal: 2

Role Model: BTS' V

My Secret Weapon: Charming voice

A Secret Only I Know: I like collecting things.

My Personal POWER MAX Song: Frank Ocean - 'Ivy'

In "BOYS II PLANET" I Am: The number 1 tsundere.

One line to describe myself: I am an honest and refreshing, cider-like person.

Lee Leo was previously part of the pre-debut group Trainee A at BIGHIT MUSIC.

Korean-New Zealander

Justin

Mnet

Name: Justin

Birthday: 06.12.12

Nickname: Hip Hop Kiwi

Agency: WAKEONE

Training Period: 3 months

MBTI: ESTP

Final Ranking Goal: 1

Role Model: BIGBANG's G-Dragon

My Secret Weapon: My vocal tone

A Secret Only I Know: I eat kiwi with the skin on.

My Personal POWER MAX Song: G-Dragon - 'Who You?'

In "BOYS II PLANET" I Am: First when it comes to refined overseas Korean charm.

One line to describe myself: I am a Hip Hop Kiwi that's crispy on the outside but soft on the inside.

Taiwanese-American

Yusen

Mnet

Name: Yusen

Birthday: 2008.05.05

Nickname: Tree

Agency: PNATION

Training Period: 1 year and 9 months

MBTI: ISTJ

Final Ranking Goal: 1

Role Model: RIIZE's SoHee

My Secret Weapon: All-rounder

A Secret Only I Know: I need to hold something in order to sleep.

My Personal POWER MAX Song: Sam Kim - 'Seattle'

In "BOYS II PLANET" I Am: First place as a concept master.

One line to describe myself: Chameleon

Chinese-American

Nian BoHeng

Mnet

Name: Nian BoHeng

Birthday: 2006.01.06

Nickname: Nian, 니안

Agency: Bill Entertainment

Training Period: 1 year

MBTI: ENTJ

Final Ranking Goal: 6

Role Model: Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Travis Scott, 21 Savage

My Secret Weapon: Number one on the whole server, I'll carry you.

A Secret Only I Know: My password.

My Personal POWER MAX Song: Eminem, Juice WRLD - 'Godzilla', A Si - 'Super Idol'

In "BOYS II PLANET" I Am: Number one for my deep voice.

One line to describe myself: Black hole deep voice.

Chinese-Australian

Lim Jack

Mnet

Name: Lim Jack

Birthday: 2006.03.03

Nickname: Broadcast genius

Agency: NeedsLab Global & Culture Co.

Training Period: 8 months

MBTI: ENFP

Final Ranking Goal: 8

Role Model: Stray Kids' Felix

My Secret Weapon: Rap

A Secret Only I Know: I have no hair on my arm and legs. (I haven't shaved.)

My Personal POWER MAX Song: Ne-Yo - 'So Sick'

In "BOYS II PLANET" I Am: The first place rapper.

One line to describe myself: I may be still be lacking in skills, but I will steadily grow and improve.

These "BOYS II PLANET" contestants are willing to cross oceans for their dreams. With the first episode about a little under a month away, they are currently preparing to greet audiences and captivate them on their way to the top. It won't be an easy journey, but they are willing to go the distance and hopefully become a member of the next big boy group of the fifth generation.

Who will be your pick among these idol hopefuls?