'Boys Planet' "Hide and Seek" Full Version Drops Today, Teasing Shocking Charms

The full version of 'Hide and Seek,' featuring the unexpected charms of the 'Boys Planet' contestants, is set to be released today (9th) on Mnet Plus. This special content allows viewers to see a different side of the participants beyond their stage performances.

The 'Hide and Seek' segment, which aired partially in the 8th episode, is an intense survival variety show where contestants face off against an unknown chaser for 4,444 seconds. Following an enthusiastic response from viewers who wished for more, the full version promises an extended and thrilling experience. Fans are particularly excited about seeing the contestants' genuine reactions, such as their fearful expressions, adding a unique layer of entertainment.

Included in today's full release is footage from a haunted hospital escape room challenge, which took place before the main hide-and-seek game. Viewers can anticipate seeing how contestants like Kim Geon-woo and Heo Sin-yong, Kim Jun-min and Park Dong-gyu, and Masato and Zhang Hao-xin worked in pairs to find name tags in the dark. The challenge involves collecting eight puzzle pieces to fully escape the abandoned hospital, showcasing various approaches from calm problem-solving to panicked screams and hasty movements.

Meanwhile, 'Boys Planet' is nearing its semi-finals with only 24 contestants remaining, consistently breaking records and solidifying its status as an unprecedented survival program. The show and its participants are dominating global social media trends, while also achieving the No. 1 spot for real-time unique visitors on TVING and seeing a 162% surge in Korean viewership on Mnet Plus. This explosive interest points towards the anticipated debut of the official K-pop boy group in 2025. The full 'Hide and Seek' content is available on Mnet Plus starting today, with the semi-final performances airing on Mnet this Thursday, the 11th, at 9:20 PM.

Kim Geon-woo is a contestant on the survival show 'Boys Planet.' He partnered with Heo Sin-yong for the 'Hide and Seek' segment, revealing a different, more vulnerable side of himself to the audience. His performance in this unique challenge has garnered significant attention.