Mnet’s “BOYS II PLANET” Surges To Record Global Popularity In Just Two Months

K-Pop survival shows have always had a way of pulling fans in—late-night livestreams, tense eliminations, and the thrill of witnessing the birth of the next idol group. But Mnet’s latest project, “BOYS II PLANET”, is proving to be on an entirely different level.

In just under two months since its premiere, the show has exploded across social platforms, racking up close to 600 million views on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Its official accounts have already drawn more than 2 million followers, a clear sign of the show’s growing international pull.

If the name sounds familiar, it should. “BOYS II PLANET” is the follow-up to “BOYS PLANET”, the series that launched ZEROBASEONE earlier this year. The group’s immediate success—debuting at No. 28 on the Billboard 200—set the bar sky-high for whatever came next. Mnet’s new season is not just about meeting that expectation, but surpassing it.

What makes “BOYS II PLANET” stand out isn’t just its scale—it’s the way it’s managed to capture fans in every corner of the globe. In fact, the U.S. has quickly become one of its strongest markets, joining Japan and South Korea as major viewership hubs. The show’s availability in 251 countries through platforms like Mnet Plus, Rakuten Viki, Roku, and even Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, ensures that no fan is left behind.

But at the core of the show’s success is its interactive twist. Fans—dubbed “Star Creators”—aren’t just spectators. They hold the power to shape the future of the next K-pop rookie group. Every vote, every stream, every share adds to the momentum, turning passive viewers into active producers of the final lineup.

It’s a formula that’s become Mnet’s signature: let the fans decide, and in turn, create a group with a global fandom already built in. That sense of involvement is part of what’s making “BOYS II PLANET” feel less like a TV show and more like a worldwide movement.

The stakes are rising each week. Contestants are fighting not only for a debut but also for the chance to step into a spotlight that already shines on a global stage. If ZEROBASEONE’s trajectory is any clue, the trainees heading toward debut carry expectations of making an immediate impact the moment they step into the industry.

For now, fans can tune in every Thursday night at 9:20 PM KST and continue shaping the outcome. But one thing’s already certain: “BOYS II PLANET” isn’t just a survival show—it’s the next chapter in K-Pop’s global takeover.