Boys Planet 2: Unpacking Rigging, Bullying, and Misconduct Allegations

Early Controversies & Judging Decisions

• ⚠️ Boys Planet 2 quickly became a talking point due to numerous controversies, potentially making it the messiest K-pop survival show ever.
• 📉 Early eliminations, like that of Beck Jion and Thantor (an already debuted idol), sparked outrage among netizens who felt the judges were too harsh or that the show was rigged.
• 💬 A notable judge controversy involved Yolan and Just This debating whether contestants' physical appearance should influence scoring, with many netizens siding with Yolan's preference for abilities over looks.

Contestant Misconduct Allegations

• 🎤 Leo, a former Big Hit trainee, faced renewed backlash for misogynistic and insensitive lyrics he wrote in 2021, leading to calls for his removal from the show.
• 🏫 Kimi Wan was accused of a disturbing past, including bullying, mocking students, and inappropriate behavior towards a teacher and fellow male students, yet remained on the show.

Kim Gone Woo Scandal

• 👑 Anonymous posts alleged Kim Gone Woo received favoritism from high-ranking agency employees, ignored staff, skipped lessons, and acted like a **