Mnet’s Boys Planet Top 18 Shine Bright in Group Debuts!

In Mnet's Boys Planet, the bittersweet ending saw the top nine's dreams come true while others faced the challenge of witnessing someone else live their dreams. However, the story didn't end there. For the remaining nine, a new chapter was just about to begin.

Mnet survival shows are all the buzz. They're responsible for some of the public's most beloved groups, such as I.O.I, Wanna One, Kep1er, and ZEROBASEONE. 

Though groups are only promised 2 ½ years, they make the most of it by becoming some of the industry's best.

As the successor to Producer 101, Boys Planet gave 98 contestants a shot at debuting in a 9-member 5th gen boy group. 

Concluding on April 20, 2023, the top nine were chosen by fans to become ZEROBASEONE (ZB1). 

As for the remaining nine, they returned to their respective agencies. What they didn't know though was that an opportunity came knocking. 

Let's dive right in and see which Mnet's Boys Planet groups were formed since the finale's conclusion, starting with ZEROBASEONE.

ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) is a nine member group under WakeOne. 

The group is composed of Zhang Hao, Sung Hanbin, Seok Matthew, Ricky, Park Gunwook, Kim Taerae, Kim Gyuvin, Kim Jiwoong, and Han Yujin.

On May 26, 2023, WakeOne confirmed that ZB1 would debut in July, and on July 10, their debut single, "In Bloom," was released to the public.

Since their debut, they've released two albums: "Youth in the Shade" and "Melting Point." 

They have also won numerous awards, including receiving the recent title of "Rookie Grand Slam," becoming only the 7th group to do so in four years. 

Next on the list is EVNNE, a seven-member group under Jellyfish Entertainment (the agency behind VERIVERY and VIXX).

Standing for "EVENing's Newest Etoiles," this temporary group consists of Park Hanbin (ranked 11th), Keita (ranked 12th), Lee Jeonghyeon (ranked 15th), and Yoo Seungeon (ranked 16th). 

Though not in the top 18, the remaining members were also former contestants from Mnet's Boys Planet: Yunseo, Junghyun, and Jihoo.

Their debut album Target: Me was released on September 19, 2023, and contains their lead single, "Trouble," which secured them multiple nominations, including a MAMA Award for Best New Male Artist and Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10. 

EVNNE returned on January 22 with their second mini album "Un:SEEN."

ONE PACT is a five-member group under Armada Entertainment and consists of four former contestants from Mnet's Boys Planet: Jay (ranked 10th), Jongwoo (ranked 18th), Yedam, and Seongmin. The fifth member, Tag, is a former member of Ciipher.

They officially debuted on November 30, 2023, with their first mini album, [MOMENT].

However, two months before dropping their lead single, "Must Be Nice," they released a performance music video of "G.O.A.T" to tease their debut.

Debuting on November 15, 2023 is the seven-member group AMPERS&ONE under FNC Entertainment (the agency behind P1Harmony and SF9). The group consists of three former Boys Planet contestants: Kamden (ranked 17th), Brian, and Jiho.

Since the release of their music video, it has amassed more than 10 million views on YouTube–an impressive feat for a rookie group.

The group returned for their debut showcase in Osaka, Japan, on January 20. 

TIOT, formerly known as REDSTART BOYS, is a pre-debut boy group under Redstart ENM. Much like EVNNE, the group consists of all former Boys Planet contestants: Kum Jungheyon (ranked 14th), Kim Minseoung, Hong Keonhee, and Choi Woojin.

Though their official debut date is unknown, they've already made headlines with their pre-debut song "Undefeated" from their pre-debut album "Frame the Blueprint: Prelude to Possibilities."

"Undefeated" is a remake of the 2001 hit of the same name by 1st-generation K-Pop boy group Click B. 

Debuting in a 10-member group under Cube Entertainment in 2016, Hui is the leader of PENTAGON. 

With seven members recently confirming their departure from Cube (Dawn in 2018 and Yeo One, Yanan, Yuto, Kino, Wooseok, and Hongseok in 2023), only three remained: Hui, Jinho, and Shinwon.

While the group's future remains unknown, departing members Yeo One and Kino reassured fans they would remain PENTAGON members.

In the meantime, after eight years, Hui (finishing 13th place on Mnet's Boys Planet) has decided to embark on his first-ever solo career with the EP "Whu Is Me: Complex."

The self-composed and produced album was released on January 16th and featured four songs. 

This proves that even though a survival program has ended, it's never the end for our faves. There are still so many opportunities left for them and new goals to achieve. We can't wait to see what they'll accomplish next and what legacies they'll leave behind!