
ALPHA DRIVE ONE, born through Mnet's 'BOYS II PLANET', officially debuted on January 12. Meanwhile, participants who unfortunately missed their debut in 'BOY PLAN 2' are also actively engaging in various activities. This time, we summarized the recent activities of participants who have interacted with fans after being eliminated from 'BOY PLAN 2'. ◆ New group born from 'PLANET C: HOME RACE' ALPHA DRIVE ONE was born in the final live broadcast of Mnet 'BOYS II PLANET', where a new survival program 'PLANET C: HOME RACE' was announced, depicting the 18 trainees who missed their debut challenging survival again towards their dreams. The program concluded last December, giving birth to the new group 'MODYSSEY'. The debut members are Seung Hongyu, Fan Jo Yi, Li Zhuhao, Lin Lin, Su Ren, Yi Chen, and Rowan, who are set to debut with their 1st single '1.GotHooked: An Addictive Symphony' on April 13. It was announced that the title track will be produced by Stray Kids' production team 3RACHA (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han), drawing attention. They have also confirmed activities in Japan, performing a special dance stage produced by YUMEKI at the 'KANSAI COLLECTION 2026 SPRING & SUMMER' at Kyocera Dome Osaka on April 5, and are expected to appear at 'KCON JAPAN 2026' on May 9, generating excitement for their stage in Japan. Before MODYSSEY, Jian Fan, Yuan Wei, and Jong Kun debuted this year in China as the boy group WINDMAX, attracting attention to the activities of the C team participants. ◆ Transferred to Jaejoong's agency! Debuting in two groups After the broadcast of 'BOY PLAN 2', Chinese participants Seung Jiayan and Pong Jin Yu transferred to iNKODE, founded by Jaejoong. They held a fan meeting in Japan and Korea with Masato and Sen, who appeared on the show. Along with these four, a new project 'INTHE X project' has started with 10 members including Teru, who gained attention from the high school romance reality show 'Today, I Fell in Love'. In December last year, a new member Jane was revealed, and they held a fan meeting with 11 members. This year, they are set to debut in two groups, 'KEYVITUP' and 'VAY ONN'. KEYVITUP, consisting of Tehwan, Hyunmin, Sena, Jane, and Lukia, will debut on April 8 with their 1st EP 'KEYVITUP', while VAY ONN is preparing for a June debut. The simultaneous debut of two groups and the fact that Jaejoong is producing iNKODE's first boy group has garnered attention. ◆ Debuting as a new group from IST Entertainment! A seven-member boy group TUNEXX, consisting of four participants from 'BOY PLAN 2', debuted on March 3 with their 1st mini-album 'SET BY US ONLY'. Park Dongkyu, who advanced to the finals, along with Kim Si-hwan, Arctic, and Kim In-woo, who was with BPM Entertainment during the show, joined. The official announcement of the debut of members who showcased their individuality during the show has created a buzz. Their debut work captures the moment of setting the world at their own speed and sense, pausing the rules and definitions demanded by society. A reality show documenting the members' growth into real idols, 'TUNEXX's First Life!', is currently airing. They have also decided to hold a release event in Tokyo next month, raising expectations for their future success. ◆ Resuming group activities! Coming back stronger The idols who have already debuted have returned to their respective groups and resumed activities. From VERIVERY, Donghong, Kehyun, and Kangmin appeared on the show, and after being eliminated, they returned to the group and made a comeback with their 4th single 'Lost and Found', even winning 1st place on music shows. They not only held fan meetings in Japan and Korea as VERIVERY but also confirmed their appearance at 'The Performance' in Yokohama next month. Kangmin, who advanced to the finals and narrowly missed debuting, will release his 1st solo single 'Free Falling' on March 26, generating interest in his solo debut. DKB, where Hee Ryujun and Hee Chan excelled on the show, made a comeback with their 9th mini-album 'Emotion'. The dance challenge of the participants who shared joys and sorrows during the show has also become a hot topic. In five years, they have confirmed fan concerts in Tokyo and Osaka, continuing their active activities. WHIB, where Kim Junmin, Lee Jeong, and Wonjun left a strong impression on the show, is holding their first fan concert after debut. They made a comeback with their 1st mini-album 'ROCK THE NATION' in January and recently held a release event in Japan. MCND, where Fijun, Minjae, and Win appeared on the show, recently held fan concerts in Tokyo and Osaka. They plan to hold a fan meeting in Osaka following Tokyo on the 28th of this month. Additionally, the unit ChoCo1, consisting of Yeom Yechan and Kim Tejo, released a song in collaboration with the movie 'Tom and Jerry' titled 'CATCH ME IF YOU CAN', and participated in the first family album of their agency 'ChoCo La Familia' released last month. Fans are also expressing expectations for the comebacks of groups with members who appeared on the show, such as DRIPPIN and The Wind. ◆ Starting as solo artists... Also participating in events in Japan After the show ended, participants who released songs as solo artists include Choi Lib, who advanced to the finals and made his solo debut with the single 'SWEET DREAM'. A special edition with an original Japanese song was also released. He recently received the 'D Awards Remark' at the K-POP awards ceremony '2nd D Awards'. Furthermore, it has been decided that he will debut as a duo with Kang Woojin, and they are expected to appear at 'KCON JAPAN 2026'. Chang Hanum, who gained popularity for his outstanding singing ability and visuals, will make a comeback in October with a new album 'Omnibus'. He has become the ambassador for the cosmetics brand 'HARIMARO', held a signing event in Japan, and conducted a talk show at the Meguro Genki Festival held in Nakameguro, showcasing diverse activities in Japan. He is expected to make a comeback with 'DAYDREAM' on the 30th of this month. Chinese participant Heo Jong Shin released a solo song 'Piña Colada' in December last year. He continues to interact with fans through fan meetings and also appeared in the popular Korean survival program 'SHOW ME THE MONEY' season 12. Yoon Min continues to communicate with fans in various ways, including fan events in Japan and Korea, solo concerts, and releasing a singing video of the 'BOYS II PLANET' medley on YouTube. In December last year, he released a solo album 'hangertape'. Recently, Park Junil, who gained attention as a former BIGHIT trainee 'Trainee A', announced his transfer to the new planning company MME after being with iNKODE Entertainment during 'BOY PLAN 2'. MME has announced that he will debut as a solo artist, delighting fans. ◆ Showcasing diverse charms at fan meetings! Expectations for future music activities Many participants are showcasing diverse charms through fan meetings that they couldn't show during the program. YUMEKI, the only Japanese participant to advance to the finals, is holding fan meetings in Korea as well as Japan. Recently, he hosted his first special fan event 'YUMEKI and FRIENDS :)' at Pia Arena MM, inviting guests Baek Gyu Yong, Kany, and KINKY, who served as masters during the program. Known as a dancer and choreographer before the program, he choreographed the pre-debut song 'FOREVER BLUE' of the new group TAGRIGHT, which includes Tomoki Nishiyama and Daisuke Maeda, who participated in the 'timelesz project-AUDITION-'. He taught dance methods and expression skills. Additionally, he is set to appear in the 'KANSAI COLLECTION 2026 SPRING & SUMMER' in April, already engaging in active activities. Many participants, including Sowon, who announced her departure from her group NINE.i before appearing on 'BOY PLAN 2', Chen Kaiwen, Hu Hanwen, Nien Bo Hong, and Xie Binfa, are reuniting with fans through events, and attention is focused on how they will develop their music activities in the future.
Kangmin of VERIVERY reveals his matured charm in a magazine shoot ahead of his solo debut. He expresses his desire to connect with fans through music and aims to create memorable performances. Kangmin will release his first solo single 'Free Falling' on March 26 and has planned fan meetings in Japan.
DKB, under Brave Entertainment, revealed the realities of idol life in a YouTube video, showcasing their rigorous training, financial struggles, and dedication to their craft. They emphasized their passion for music over monetary gain and expressed gratitude to their company while encouraging fans to persevere in their dreams.
Kangmin of VERIVERY is set to release his debut solo single "Free Falling" on March 26, 2023. Jellyfish Entertainment announced the release with a trailer showcasing Kangmin's captivating visuals. Fans are eager to see how he expresses himself musically after gaining stage experience through group activities. His recent successful fan meetings and acting role in a short drama further solidify his status as a solo artist.
From February 6 to 24, 2026, Mizuho Bank is running a campaign where new account holders can win tickets to 'Mynavi presents The Performance' concert. 100 pairs of tickets will be drawn, and all participants meeting conditions will receive a free original carabiner bottle holder. The concert features top artists from Japan and abroad at K Arena Yokohama from April 10-12, 2026.
On the morning of the 11th, VERIVERY's Kangmin departed from Incheon International Airport to Osaka, Japan, for his fan meeting titled 'Shining Green Time: Drenched in Radiant Light.' He will hold four fan meetings on February 12 at Zepp Osaka Bayside and February 14 at KT Zepp Yokohama. Additionally, he is set to have a solo fan meeting in Seoul.
K, the singer-songwriter, marks 20 years in the industry with a nationwide tour, ending with a final concert at Zepp Namba on March 1, 2026. The tour featured seasonal themes and special performances, showcasing K's growth and connection with fans. A new album titled 'NEW PAGE' will also be released on the same day.
The latest issue of 'K-Pop Pia' features Park Seo-joon on the cover, marking his return after 5.5 years. It includes interviews with him and Won Ji-an, along with exclusive photocard offers from various artists. The magazine is set to release on January 22, 2026, and is packed with K-Pop content and special features.
The K-POP boy group DKB successfully concluded their third solo concert in Japan, 'DKB The 3rd Concert in Japan 2026 -Vanguard-,' with all tickets sold out. The concert featured original songs and impressive performances, including the debut of 'Snake.' Members expressed gratitude to fans for their support, closing the event amidst enthusiastic cheers.
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