The dancer and choreographer Yumeki, affiliated with One Million, made a surprise appearance on 'Boys 2 Planet,' stunning everyone.
On the 17th, the first broadcast of the Mnet survival program 'Boys 2 Planet K' took place. This 'Boys 2 Planet' divides into two teams, Planet K and Planet C, where only participants who prove their worth through fierce competition can meet on 'Boys 2 Planet' and qualify to continue their debut competition.
On this day, the stage featured a rank determination match for the participants of Planet K. The ranks are divided into All-Star, Two-Star, and One-Star, where those deemed unqualified by the master will immediately be eliminated as 'No-Star.'
Meanwhile, the stage attracted attention when the dancer and choreographer Yumeki appeared as a participant from Yokohama. Yumeki had previously made a significant impact upon their first appearance, quickly rising as a dark horse.
He is a dancer and choreographer who works between Korea and Japan, having participated in choreography for numerous famous idols in Korea. In 2022, he participated in 'Street Man Fighter' under One Million, and in 2023, he served as a dance trainer on the show 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS' aired in Japan.
As Yumeki appeared as a participant on 'Boys 2 Planet,' others remarked, 'Why is someone who should be a master here?' expressing their confusion.
During the rank determination stage, Kinki remarked, 'You are such a famous dancer, and you are so active in the K-pop scene that it wouldn’t be the same without you. I’m really surprised to meet you like this. What made you apply here?'
Yumeki explained during the pre-audition, 'I have been dancing for over 10 years and have been active as a choreographer and dancer for 5 years. I have participated in choreography for The Boyz, SHINee, ITZY, and TWS, and I am currently working on choreography for TXT and ILLIT.' He added, 'I was part of a survival program with Master Back Kooyoung. We almost lived together daily while doing 'S Map,' spending more time than with my family. He has given me great feedback as a senior on my future and what I want to do. I think it was a huge help.'
Despite that, Yumeki revealed the reason for participating in 'Boys 2 Planet,' stating, 'I have had a dream of becoming an idol since I was young. But as I became a dancer and saw the singers up close, I felt really envious and wondered why I couldn't make it. Isn't this what I want to do?'
'I felt that I'm a complete beginner at singing,' he said, 'It seems like singing while dancing is difficult. I sang for the first time due to the audition. I had many worries, but I wanted to show my best side, so I learned a new song for the first time. I think this opportunity might be real now. I want to seize it and go all the way without regrets.'
The dance master Back Kooyoung, who has a long relationship with Yumeki, expressed, 'I really respect Meki, our younger brother. He is both a dancer and a choreographer. If Meki survives here to move forward, I think I would be really happy.'
He also did not know about Yumeki's participation in 'Boys 2 Planet.' Back Kooyoung stated, 'I had no idea. I found out when he came.' Kinki also said, 'We worked together until recently. He never mentioned it at all.'
Vocal master Lim Han-byeol pointed out, 'But the singing is important here since we are looking for singers.' Later, Yumeki performed 'Rainism' by Bi. However, after hearing the result, Yumeki expressed, 'My pride was deeply hurt. I realized how unqualified I actually am and how lacking I was.' He further questioned himself, 'Why did I come to this place?' which added to the curiosity.
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