'Boys Planet' to Reveal Final Debut Group Today as Global Reach Hits Nearly 900 Million Views

The highly anticipated debut lineup of a new boy group from Mnet's survival show 'Boys Planet' will be unveiled today, October 25th. The program, which kicked off on July 17th, brought together 160 contestants within an expansive 'Planet Universe' narrative, setting a new standard for K-pop debut survival shows.

From its premiere, 'Boys Planet' captivated global viewers and creators alike. The show achieved impressive viewership ratings, particularly among women aged 10-20, hitting a peak of 2.4% and securing the number one spot in its time slot across all channels multiple times. It also garnered significant interest from women aged 30-40 and teenage boys, solidifying its unique position as a leading boy group survival program.

The global streaming performance has been equally remarkable. TVING consistently ranked first in real-time unique visitors throughout the broadcast. Mnet Plus, streamed live in 251 countries and regions, saw continuous growth in viewership week over week. The show also topped K-pop charts on Japan's ABEMA and China's iQIYI International, with its influence extending across Asia, Europe, and South America.

'Boys Planet' dominated conversation charts, maintaining the number one position in the TV-OTT non-drama category for nine consecutive weeks according to Good Data Corporation's FUNdex. Major media outlets worldwide, including China's Sina News, Sohu Entertainment, Tencent, and Ifeng, as well as Japan's Oricon, Natalie, and Real Sound, provided extensive coverage. Notably, the U.S. business magazine Forbes also featured the show, highlighting its international appeal.

The show's global influence is evident on social media, with its official channels surpassing 2.2 million followers. On X (formerly Twitter), it trended worldwide and ranked within the top 1-50 in 10 countries, including South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, the United States, Puerto Rico, and Brazil. It also achieved high rankings on China's Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Bilibili.

Video content performance has been explosive, with the signal song 'OLLA' performance video nearing 7.5 million views. Performance videos from the first round, such as 'Whiplash,' have exceeded 5.8 million views, and individual trainee fancams are consistently surpassing 1 million views upon release. Behind-the-scenes content further enhanced fan engagement, pushing the total cumulative views across platforms like YouTube and TikTok close to the 900 million mark. The final live broadcast, determining the final debut group, airs today at 8 PM KST.

'Boys Planet' is a survival audition program aimed at debuting a new K-pop boy group. It features 160 contestants competing for a spot in the final lineup, selected by global fan votes. The program's success has highlighted the growing international demand for new talent in the K-pop industry.