The biggest K -pop viewing point in July has been confirmed early.

A new idol group formed through TV auditions, a ‘free pass’ to the top of K-pop, and a new program will be launched in July.These are the nine groups formed through ‘Universe League’ and the ambitious new project ‘Boyz2Planet’ from ‘audition powerhouse’ Mnet.

Even their name is unique, A9 is a nine-member boy group formed early this year through SBS ‘Universe League’.Their agency, F &F Entertainment, recently announced that A9’s official debut date is July 1st.The name of their first album, which will be released on that day, has also been revealed.It seems that the nine members, who have overcome the high threshold of debut through fierce competition, are trying to show off their pride and competitiveness by confirming ‘Who We Are’ and ‘Who We Are’.

These debut albums have already become the ‘biggest topic of interest’ both inside and outside the industry.The most eye-catching aspect is the sales, and it is predicted that they will set an ‘overwhelming record’ among the new idols who debuted this year.

An official related to this said, “The trend of ‘pre-orders’ that started on the 17th is unusual.It is to the extent that it can greatly threaten the existing top-tier male groups,” citing the already thick global fandom that had already been formed at the time of the broadcast of ‘Universe League’ that created them.

In reality, the number nine, which is made up of nine members, is an abbreviation for ‘All - Time Hall Of Famer’.It contains the bold ambition of the nine members who dream of becoming global stars to unite as a group and enter the K-pop Hall of Fame.


Mnet’s new audition program ‘Boyz2Planet’, which selects the so-called ‘Zero Base One’s younger brother group ‘, will be aired for the first time on July 17th.As of the 18th, a month before the first broadcast, the topic has already reached its peak.For example, there are numerous posts about the trainees that can be easily found on global SNS.

The large-scale offline meeting with prospective fandom, which was’ unusual ‘for an audition program, was also a hot topic.The event’ PLANET DAY : OPEN STAGE ‘held at Sangam DMC Park in Seoul on the 14th attracted attention by creating a spectacular scene with thousands of fans gathering.All 160 trainees appearing on’ Boyz2Planet ‘made an appearance at the event that day.

Meanwhile, the trainees of’ Boyz2Planet ‘who are going on a long journey towards their debut in July are also enjoying the’ halo effect ‘of being someone’s younger siblings.Nine are the girl group Eunice who debuted through ‘Universe Ticket’, the prequel to ‘Universe League’, and in the case of ‘Boyz2Planet’, there is the unparalleled idol Zero Base One who was produced through the prequel.


Reporter Heo Min- mignon@donga.com

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