Meet 19 "BOYS II PLANET" Contestants Who Are Already Well-Known Trainees

Mnet's survival program "Boys Planet" was a huge success, producing one of the fifth generation's current leaders, ZEROBASEONE. Now "BOYS II PLANET" is set to air in July and is looking to create another legendary K-Pop group. The scale is much bigger and the stakes are just as high. As the premiere draws closer, fans cannot help but talk about the show across multiple social media platforms, raising the hype even further than before.

Recently, "BOYS II PLANET" revealed their first mission: the "BLIND PICK" mission. Through the Mnet Plus app, they released photos of the show participants with just a number, without any information. There are many established idols joining the program, however, there are also many well-known trainees who hope to make it to the final debut lineup. While they are not part of a group or have debuted solo, these trainees have already received attention for being in different idol competition programs, while others have gained attention for their time as trainees at various companies.

So who are these "BOYS II PLANET" trainee contestants who are already in the spotlight?

Note: this list is no particular order.

1. Yi Chen

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Name: Yi Chen

Blind Pick Number: 12

Known For: Formerly a contestant on Chinese survival program "Youth With You" and "PROJECT 7". Yi Chen was previously a trainee under Yuehua Entertainment.

2. Dang Hong Hai

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Name: Dang Hong Hai

Name: Yi ChenBlind Pick Number: 14

Known For: A trainee under Dongyo Entertainment, home to K-Pop boy group DKZ. He is part of their trainee team, NEWKIES. He is also a former contestant on "Boys Planet".

3. SangWon

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Name: Lee SangWon

Blind Pick Number: 19

Known For: Previously a former member of BIGHIT MUSIC's pre-debut boy group, Trainee A, together with fellow "BOYS II PLANET" contestant Leo.

4. Jia Hao

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Name: Zhang Jiahao

Blind Pick Number: 24

Known For: A former contestant on idol competition program "MAKE MATE 1".

5. Xie Yuxin

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Name: Xie Yuxin

Blind Pick Number: 27

Known For: A former contestant on idol competition program "UNIVERSE LEAGUE".

6. Park DongGyu

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Name: Park DongGyu

Blind Pick Number: 30

Known For: A former trainee of PLEDIS Entertainment and trained together with the TWS members.

7. Leo

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Name: Leo Lee

Blind Pick Number: 38

Known For: Previously a former member of BIGHIT MUSIC's pre-debut boy group, Trainee A, together with fellow "BOYS II PLANET" contestant SangWon.

8. Bian Shiyu

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Name: Bian Shiyu

Blind Pick Number: 39

Known For: Formerly a contestant on idol competition program "Starlight Boys".

9. Binghua

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Name: Xie Binghua

Blind Pick Number: 40

Known For: Formerly a contestant on idol competition program "PROJECT 7" and was a trainee under Yuehua Entertainment.

10. Kim DongHyun

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Name: Kim DongHyun

Blind Pick Number: 41

Known For: A former contestant on idol competition program "LOUD" and part of the P NATION team.

11. Jiang Fan

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Name: Jiang Fan

Blind Pick Number: 44

Known For: A former contestant on idol competition program "UNIVERSE LEAGUE".

12. Na YunSeo

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Name: Na YunSeo

Blind Pick Number: 50

Known For: A former contestant on idol competition program "LOUD" where he was the youngest contestant on the show.

13. Anxin

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Name: Zhou Anxin

Blind Pick Number: 54

Known For: A former contestant on idol competition program "MAKE MATE 1".

14. Inagaki Taichi

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Name: Inagaki Taichi

Blind Pick Number: 68

Known For: A trainee at JYP Entertainment and previously appeared as a contestant on "Nizi Project 2".

15. Sun Jiayang

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Name: Sun Jiayang

Blind Pick Number: 73

Known For: Formerly a contestant on idol competition program "Starlight Boys".

16. He JunJin

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Name: He JunJin

Blind Pick Number: 81

Known For: A former contestant on idol competition program "UNIVERSE LEAGUE".

17. Cai Jinxin

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Name: Cai Jinxin

Blind Pick Number: 85

Known For: Formerly a contestant on the first season of "Boys Planet".

18. Lynn Lynn

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Name: Lynn Lynn

Blind Pick Number: 102

Known For: Formerly a contestant on idol competition program "PROJECT 7".

19. Yumeki

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Name: Takenaka Yumeki

Blind Pick Number: 152

Known For: Previously appeared on "Street Man Fighter" as a member of team 1MILLION.

Although they haven't debuted yet, these contestants are no strangers to the spotlight. Now that they're participating in "BOYS II PLANET", it is up to them to take show their skills and convince netizens everywhere that they deserve a spot on the debut lineup. Although about a month is left until the show, competition is already heating up with the "BLIND PICK" mission.

Who will be your pick among the talented lineup of contestants?