"Mnet's Biggest Loss": Boys Planet's elimination of Anthonny, Krystian, Park Jihoo, and others, saddens fans

On March 24, 2023, Boys Planet aired its eighth episode and announced the rankings of the contestants based on their second missions in episodes six and seven. The mission was a dual-position battle where the trainees were required to perform one of the twelve songs which were put under three categories: vocal/rap, vocal/dance, and rap/dance.

The episode kicked off by ranking the contestants from the lowest to the highest. While many fans celebrated Sung Hanbin's first ranking, Hiroto being placed in the 28th rank meant that many of the fans' favorite contestants were now out of the show. This included Anthonny, Krystian, and Park Jihoo, whose fans saw a lot of potential and capability in them to debut.

Fans upset by the elimination of Boys Planet contestants Anthonny, Krystian, and Park Jihoo

Despite Boys Planet starting with 93 contestants, fans were aware that only nine members would be left in the final round to debut as a group together. Mnet's survival show, which was budded out of the goal of creating the first fifth-generation K-pop group, has been one of the most exciting events in the industry.

However, what fans find a hard pill to swallow is the elimination of their favorite trainees, who they hoped would make it to their debut. Following the elimination of Anthonny, Krystian, and Park Jihoo, fans have expressed mixed feelings regarding the same, unsure how to feel about them no longer being a part of Boys Planet.

While some believe that many contestants will inevitably be eliminated given that only nine trainees will remain, others believe that the three contestants' performances were too great for them to be discarded. However, since the issue is out of the fans' hands, they are forced to accept the trajectory of the show, whether they like it or not.

Since the recent Boys Planet elimination, fans have been busy sending messages of support and gratitude to all the eliminated contestants. Not only have they been thanking the contestants for the hard work they showcased throughout the seven episodes, but they also promise to continue their shower of love and support for them.

Following the elimination round, Krystian went live to share a few words with fans, and one particular part where fans couldn't help but tear up. He said:

Fans were saddened by the fact that both trainees had to leave the show. In light of their elimination, fans revived their iconic Limousine performance. As a cover for their second mission performance, the three trainees, Anthonny, Krystian, and Park Jihoo, covered Limousine by BE'O. Their cover received huge cheers from the crowd, making it quite the iconic stage on Boys Planet.

In other news, fans have also been celebrating Sung Hanbin's first ranking. Many felt that his position was well-deserved given the consistently jaw-dropping performances he's been executing throughout the show. Despite the negative criticism and controversies that are being thrown at the trainee, his popularity and support from his fans haven't declined.

As the show progresses through each episode, fans are both concerned and curious about the trainees who make it to the nine-member K-pop boy group and who'll leave the show.

About the author

Aishwarya is a pop culture writer who covers K-drama and K-pop at Sportskeeda. After completing her Bachelor's in English and Communication Skills, she sought a job that allowed her to explore her passion, and being a K-pop and K-drama reporter felt like the ideal fit. Aishwarya has 3 years of experience under her belt and previously took on several internships in the industry that further motivated her in choosing writing as a career.

Aishwarya believes in conducting extensive research and verifying facts with the help of reputable sources to produce accurate articles. She also spends a significant amount of time on Twitter to understand how netizens are reacting to the latest trends in the industry before crafting her content.

She admires SUGA from BTS for his dedication to his work and aspires to immerse herself into the things she loves, just like him. If she could go back in time, she would jump at the opportunity to be part of ""Reply 1988,"" a K-drama set in a time when neighborhood relationships were cherished and interpersonal connections were of utmost importance. Although she loves how technology has advanced, she would also love to experience living in an era before it was invented.

When Aishwarya's not writing and reading about the latest developments in the industry, she spends her time crocheting, sketching, cycling, reading Mangas, and cooking.

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