Final time we had a Boys Planet, I swore I wasn’t going to do any kind of recap however ended up doing a truncated model anyway. I intend to do the identical for this season, although I’ll warn upfront that there will probably be instances when the submit will probably be delayed by just a few days as a consequence of how LONG the episodes are and the truth that I’ve different issues occurring. I’ll attempt to let you understand when delays will occur, and the primary one will really be for episode two, which airs (with subtitles) tomorrow however most likely gained’t seem on this weblog till someday subsequent week.
Upon arrival, a few of the individuals did out-of-place acrobatic methods earlier than even introducing themselves. One man did a double windmill spin and one other regarded like he virtually broke his ankle. Then, from what I might inform, one man simply ran across the stage for some time. I discovered this very odd.
My goodness, there are individuals who had been born in 2010! One in every of their fellow trainees had my precise response to this growth: “what is going on with the world!?” Afterward, one of many judges mentioned: “They seem like they’re… 9?”
Then, after all, there are members of already-debuted teams taking part this yr, together with a few of my private favorites. It’s exhausting to see members from teams like VERIVERY subjected to this collection, however I suppose they’ve seen what can occur to these fortunate sufficient to realize a reputation increase. The best way they’d all these “skilled individuals” strut out on the finish in an enormous group was massively intimidating for the trainees. Having them robotically take the highest seats solely strengthened the category system of this present.
At this level, I’m type of satisfied that the Okay-pop trade has some bizarre vendetta in opposition to Woollim Leisure, as a result of they hardly confirmed DRIPPIN in any respect regardless of them being comparatively well-known. MNET has at all times been terrible to Woollim on these exhibits. I maintain seeing phrase that one in every of them was eradicated, which is mindless. Perhaps we’ll see their efficiency subsequent episode? I can’t think about they’re going to tug out this preliminary spherical for for much longer, however then once more that is MNET we’re speaking about…
This yr, the present begins out with two totally different teams. I haven’t but found out what’s totally different concerning the two “planets.” Is it Korean vs. World? And in that case, why are there some international individuals in Planet Okay? Total, it appears to be a method to get extra trainees into the preliminary episodes. We’ll see Planet C subsequent episode. Additionally, all this discuss planets simply makes me consider EXO’s “exoplanets” and sub-units EXO-Okay/EXO-C. Perhaps the producers took some affect from that? A 2nd/third gen fan can solely hope!
IST Trainees
Actually polished and nice power. They picked track and confidence goes a great distance on this preliminary efficiency. Their chief additionally has a very nice vocal tone. One in every of them is called “Arctic,” which I assume is a stage title. By no means heard that one earlier than!
MCND
It have to be so humbling for these established teams to go on exhibits like this. I nonetheless don’t know the way I really feel about it, to be trustworthy. It simply appears bizarre to combine a five-year-old group with trainees that haven’t even debuted earlier than. Their efficiency was very stable, however the truth that none of them earned an “all-star” on this primary spherical was positively a bit awkward and it was much more awkward once they did an “additional take a look at” that gave them an opportunity to lift their class however ended up staying at the very same rank.
Dice Trainees
These are the 15-year-olds I discussed earlier. Age apart, their efficiency was very charming. I’m undecided that they’re in any respect prepared for debut, however there’s a ton of potential.
ChoCo1
I’ll at all times wish to root for the misfits, and I completely beloved their foolish first-gen styling. I’ll merely be bizarre, however this was probably the most entertaining efficiency of the episode for me.
FNC Leisure
This solely exhibits how troublesome brilliant ideas are to drag off and the way a lot talent goes right into a track like this. I’m comfortable to see teams cowl TWS, nevertheless it was extra a testomony to how unimaginable TWS are at promoting this vibe as a result of we’ve now seen a far inferior various.
Tharnatorn from The Wind
He received “no star” and was instantly eradicated. Yeah. They didn’t even present his efficiency. I don’t know why the company despatched him. They gained nothing. He’s nice in The Wind and that must be sufficient.
WAKEONE Trainees
Once more, TWS are superior and these performances solely spotlight the distinction. Vocals had been tough. Dance was okay.
VERIVERY
They gave the impression to be billed because the “massive act” of the episode, which is smart given their seniority. I’ve been a fan since debut, however to be trustworthy I didn’t suppose this efficiency was that nice. Perhaps I’m simply too used to how effectively ONF performs the unique track. MNET appears to be pushing them, although.
GRID Trainees
They’d the “storyline” of the episode, nearly debuting with Huge Hit previous to this. Efficiency-wise, I believed this was high quality however not significantly charming (even with the shoe incident).
Nobody actually wowed me, just a few had been fairly terrible, the judges had been means too beneficiant with the “all-stars” and too brutal with the “no stars.” Oh… and Hyolyn had the very best facial expressions/reactions of the episode.
