On December 19, 2022, it was revealed that Pentagon's Hui will participate in Boys Planet, the Mnet idol reality show. Despite having a successful career as a K-pop idol, it appears he will join the show as a contestant, much to the surprise of fans. Following the announcement, fans were perplexed as to how Pentagon would continue further, why Hui is a contestant rather than a judge or mentor, and so on. The situation has become more complicated as Cube Entertainment, Hui's management company, has not provided any information to either deny or confirm the rumor, leaving fans puzzled.BOYSPLANET UPDATES@boysplanet_ups[ADMIN] 221219 — Pentagon “HUI” made a surprise challenge to an idol audition program.As a result of E-Daily's coverage on the 19th, Hui applied for Mnet's 'Boys Planet' as a contestant and is currently filming.: n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/…#BOYSPLANET #보이즈플래닛601166[ADMIN] 221219 — Pentagon “HUI” made a surprise challenge to an idol audition program.As a result of E-Daily's coverage on the 19th, Hui applied for Mnet's 'Boys Planet' as a contestant and is currently filming.🔗: n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/…#BOYSPLANET #보이즈플래닛 https://t.co/5mYrpza42jThe survival show, which is a male version of Girls Planet 999, is the first time Mnet has allowed participants of any age or nationality to compete. Fans were expecting to hear reports of trainees and previous survival show contestants, but Pentagon's Hui's news caught them off guard.Pentagon's Hui participating as a contestant in Boys Planet has fans confused on TwitterWith Pentagon back in action after a brief hiatus due to military service, Hui's decision to join the Mnet reality show has raised many eyebrows. While fans expected Pentagon's reunion to result in back-to-back schedules of performances, variety shows, interviews, and so on, Hui's participation in Boys Planet, the idol audition program, has baffled them.GLOBALMYEON@globalmyeonCUBE Entertainment states that it is currently difficult to confirm PENTAGON Hui's appearance in Mnet's "Boys Planet".Previously, EDaily shared news of Hui participating as a contestant in Boys Planet.17CUBE Entertainment states that it is currently difficult to confirm PENTAGON Hui's appearance in Mnet's "Boys Planet".Previously, EDaily shared news of Hui participating as a contestant in Boys Planet. https://t.co/dKrk5fCQ4qSome believe that Pentagon's Hui is qualified to partake in Boys Planet as a judge or a mentor, given his long years of experience in the field as a K-pop idol. He is not only an active member of Pentagon but has also previously been a member of Triple H and the trot group Super Five under MBC's Favorite Entertainment.With more than adequate experience and the diverse set of skills he's displayed throughout his career, fans haven't been able to wrap their heads around the recent news. While it's unfair for Hui to go through a survival show when he has already succeeded as a K-pop idol, fans believe that it's also unfair for the participants, who could be burdened or intimidated by his presence.Because of his existing fanbase, it's clear that the spotlight will be cast less on the other participants who are new to the audience. In aims to express their concerns, fans responded to the situation with a combination of opinions on Twitter, making Pentagon's Hui the talk of the town.LAST👩🏼‍🎤Chromatican@Blaqjezus7@soompi Hui has the skills and experience to judge this show and would be at the level or higher of the previous judges, why the hell would he be a contestant?? Not to mention most contestants wouldn’t stand a chance against him…this is nonsense.1928@soompi Hui has the skills and experience to judge this show and would be at the level or higher of the previous judges, why the hell would he be a contestant?? Not to mention most contestants wouldn’t stand a chance against him…this is nonsense.vanessa ४@mcuseancepentagon literature JUST had a group activity in so long with both jinho & hui. and instead of prepping for a comeback cube is sending hui to participate in boys planet??! their so unserious. bffr cube. bffr.71pentagon literature JUST had a group activity in so long with both jinho & hui. and instead of prepping for a comeback cube is sending hui to participate in boys planet??! their so unserious. bffr cube. bffr. https://t.co/dHJ6KFD3VDPentagon Appreciation Society@pentidlecrumbsOk the fact that boys planet is gonna be a permanent group makes me even more certain this is a miscommunication. No way Hui would ditch Pentagon for another group, and especially not when he's a legend in the industry and could be a successful soloist. Definitely a mentor/judge.172Ok the fact that boys planet is gonna be a permanent group makes me even more certain this is a miscommunication. No way Hui would ditch Pentagon for another group, and especially not when he's a legend in the industry and could be a successful soloist. Definitely a mentor/judge.shinwon's mask@eternlsnowdaisyNah cube u can’t have pentagon talking about how feelin like is their second act and becoming a more mature group and then fking send Hui to be a contestant on BOYS planet. Bffr.133Nah cube u can’t have pentagon talking about how feelin like is their second act and becoming a more mature group and then fking send Hui to be a contestant on BOYS planet. Bffr.raven@qiankunsgirl what. pentagon got their first win with feelin' like this year and they have been doing well both in korea and worldwide with a stable fandom. sending hui to boys planet is cube being desperate to grow the fandom in an easier way without spending much. twitter.com/izwonzs/status…nana 🇦🇷 ARGENTINA CAMPEÓN@izwonzs@ninggive no ☠️ pentagon only had a hit with no wins, hui has his own fame as a producer but the group lacks popularity in corea and worldwide5@ninggive no ☠️ pentagon only had a hit with no wins, hui has his own fame as a producer but the group lacks popularity in corea and worldwidegirl what. pentagon got their first win with feelin' like this year and they have been doing well both in korea and worldwide with a stable fandom. sending hui to boys planet is cube being desperate to grow the fandom in an easier way without spending much. twitter.com/izwonzs/status…The Jazz Chapter $♡@JazzXGyuHui going to boys planet literally makes zero sense like Pentagon is actually a pretty famous group he has no reason to go there if it's just to promote his group2Hui going to boys planet literally makes zero sense like Pentagon is actually a pretty famous group he has no reason to go there if it's just to promote his group케일린@eclipsetuanpicsCan kpop stans collectively not vote for Hui on Boys Planet so he can go back to pentagon instead of being on a dumb ass survival show?1Can kpop stans collectively not vote for Hui on Boys Planet so he can go back to pentagon instead of being on a dumb ass survival show?Hui is currently filming the idol audition programBoys Planet, which is set to premiere in February 2023, is a survival show that will kick off with 98 contestants, and after rounds of competitions and elements, the last members standing will debut as a group. The show, like Girls Planet 999, which introduced the girl group Kep1er, is intended to document the formation of the group as they prepare for their debut. Hui is currently filming the show.Survival shows are often famous for inviting already established figures in the industry as judges and mentors to encourage the participants on their journey. Therefore, fans believe that Pentagon's Hui's participation as a judge or mentor is more relevant in comparison to that of a contestant since survival shows are shaped for beginners and trainees who wish to embark on their journey as K-pop idols.oh brother...@halatagon*14 yr old trainee heading off for a corny little survival show to get a head start in the industry* judge: hi contestant #16 for today's challenge you have to outsing pentagon hui*trainee #16 has voluntarily left boys planet.*304*14 yr old trainee heading off for a corny little survival show to get a head start in the industry* judge: hi contestant #16 for today's challenge you have to outsing pentagon hui*trainee #16 has voluntarily left boys planet.*Fans are waiting for an official announcement from Cube Entertainment, which will either confirm or deny Pentagon's Hui's participation as a contestant on Boys' Planet.