Final time we had a Boys Planet, I swore I wasn’t going to do any type of recap however ended up doing a truncated model anyway. I intend to do the identical for this season, although I’ll warn prematurely that there shall be occasions when the submit shall be delayed by a couple of days resulting from how LONG the episodes are and the truth that I’ve different issues happening. I’ll attempt to let you recognize 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 number of the individuals did out-of-place acrobatic tips earlier than even introducing themselves. One man did a double windmill spin and one other seemed 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 have been born in 2010! One in every of their fellow trainees had my precise response to this improvement: “what is occurring with the world!?” Afterward, one of many judges mentioned: “They appear 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 sequence, however I suppose they’ve seen what can occur to these fortunate sufficient to achieve a reputation enhance. The best way they’d all these “skilled individuals” strut out on the finish in a giant group was massively intimidating for the trainees. Having them routinely take the highest seats solely bolstered the category system of this present.

At this level, I’m form of satisfied that the Ok-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 all the time been terrible to Woollim on these reveals. I hold seeing phrase that one in all 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 world individuals in Planet Ok? Total, it appears to be a solution to get extra trainees into the preliminary episodes. We’ll see Planet C subsequent episode. Additionally, all this speak about planets simply makes me consider EXO’s “exoplanets” and sub-units EXO-Ok/EXO-C. Perhaps the producers took some affect from that? A 2nd/third gen fan can solely hope!

IST Trainees

Actually polished and nice vitality. They picked a very good 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 known as “Arctic,” which I assume is a stage identify. By no means heard that one earlier than!

MCND

It have to be so humbling for these established teams to go on reveals like this. I nonetheless don’t know the way I really feel about it, to be sincere. 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 undoubtedly a bit awkward and it was much more awkward after 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 unsure that they’re in any respect prepared for debut, however there’s a ton of potential.

ChoCo1

I’ll all the time need to root for the misfits, and I completely liked their foolish first-gen styling. I could merely be bizarre, however this was essentially the most entertaining efficiency of the episode for me.

FNC Leisure

This solely reveals how tough vivid ideas are to drag off and the way a lot talent goes right into a track like this. I’m completely satisfied to see teams cowl TWS, nevertheless it was extra a testomony to how unbelievable TWS are at promoting this vibe as a result of we’ve now seen a far inferior different.

Tharnatorn from The Wind

He obtained “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 have been tough. Dance was okay.

VERIVERY

They gave the impression to be billed because the “massive act” of the episode, which is sensible given their seniority. I’ve been a fan since debut, however to be sincere I didn’t assume this efficiency was that nice. Perhaps I’m simply too used to how nicely ONF performs the unique track. MNET appears to be pushing them, although.

GRID Trainees

That they had the “storyline” of the episode, nearly debuting with Huge Hit previous to this. Efficiency-wise, I assumed this was wonderful however not significantly charming (even with the shoe incident).

Nobody actually wowed me, a couple of have been fairly terrible, the judges have been means too beneficiant with the “all-stars” and too brutal with the “no stars.” Oh… and Hyolyn had one of the best facial expressions/reactions of the episode.