The competition on Mnet‘s survival show Boys II Planet is heating up as the finale approaches. The show, which premiered in July 2025, is the latest in the Planet series and aims to form a new global boy group. After several rounds of intense challenges and eliminations, only 16 contestants remain in the race for the final lineup. Hereโs everything you need to know about the finale, the top 16 contestants, and how to vote.
Top 16 Contestants Moving to the Finale
The third Survivor Announcement Ceremony, aired on September 18, 2025, revealed the top 16 contestants who will advance to the live finale. These trainees were selected based on accumulated fan votes and mission benefits. The list includes:
- Lee Sang-won
- Zhou An Xin
- Lee Leo
- Kim Geon-woo
- Zhang Jia Hao
- He Xin Long
- Kim Jun-seo
- Chung Sang-hyeon
- Yumeki
- Chuei Li-yu
- Yoo Kang-min
- Chen Kai Wen
- Kim Jun-min
- Park Dong-gyu
- Jun Lee-jeong
- Kang Woo-jin
These contestants will compete in the finale through performances of two new original songs, “Brat Attitude” and “Never Been 2 Heaven”. The teams have already been formed, with Yumeki and Zhang Jiahao leading one group and Yoo Kang-min and Zhou Anxin leading the other. The killing parts (highlight sections) of the songs will be determined by fan votes.
Eliminated Contestants
The following eight contestants were eliminated during the third Survivor Announcement Ceremony:
- Masato
- Jang Han-eum
- Li Zi Hao
- Sun Heng-yu
- Park Jun Il
- Na Yun-seo
- Hsu Ching Yu
- Hu Han Wen
Their journeys on the show have concluded, but the remaining 16 will face one last round of votes to secure their spot in the debut lineup.
How to Vote for the Finale
The final round of global voting is now open and will run until September 25 at 10:00 AM KST. Fans can vote once per day through the Mnet Plus app. This vote will determine the final members of the debut group. The app is available for download on iOS and Android devices, and voting is free for registered users.
Additionally, fans can vote for the killing parts of the finale songs until September 19 at 10:00 AM KST. These votes will decide which contestant performs the highlight section of each song during the finale performances.
Finale Details and Live Broadcast
The Boys II Planet finale will be broadcast live on September 25, 2025, at 8:00 PM KST. The event will be hosted by Kim Jae-joong and streamed via the Mnet app and other international platforms, including TVING, Viki, and iQIYI. The live broadcast will reveal the final lineup of the debut group, which is expected to consist of eight members.
The show originally planned to debut two groupsโK and Cโbut later changed its format to form a single global boy group. The final group will promote for five years, a longer contract than previous Mnet survival show groups.
Background of Boys II Planet
Boys II Planet is the sequel to Girls Planet 999 and Boys Planet. The show began with 160 contestants divided into two groups: Planet K (primarily Korean and international trainees) and Planet C (primarily Chinese-speaking trainees). After the first two episodes, the groups merged into one competition.
The show features masters like Lee Seok-hoon, Kinky, Kany, Kim Jae-joong, Xiaoting, and Jrick, with Sung Han-bin and Zhang Hao from ZEROBASEONE serving as special idol masters. The contestants include trainees from various backgrounds, including former members of groups like DKB, VERIVERY, and WHIB, as well as participants from other survival shows like LOUD and Nizi Project.
What to Expect in the Finale
The finale will feature the top 16 contestants performing two new songs: “Brat Attitude” (a hip-hop and EDM track) and “Never Been 2 Heaven” (a funky and upbeat song). The teams are as follows:
- Brat Attitude Team: Chen Kaiwen, Park Dong-gyu, Chuei Li-yu, Kim Jun-seo, Zhang Jiahao, He Xinlong, Chung Sang-hyeon, Yumeki
- Never Been 2 Heaven Team: Zhou Anxin, Lee Leo, Lee Sang-won, Kim Geon-woo, Jun Lee-jeong, Kang Woo-jin, Yoo Kang-min, Kim Jun-min
The results of the fan votes will determine the final lineup, which will be announced during the live broadcast. The debut groupโs name has yet to be revealed, but hints suggest it might be a combination of letters like “ใ ใทในใ ใ ใ ใ ”, “ใ ใ ในใ ใ ใทใ ”, or “ใทใ ใ ใ ใ ใ ใน”.
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