The K-pop scene is no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges that budding artists face. Recently, Boys Planet alums Keita, Lee Jeonghyeon, Park Hanbin, and Yoo Seungeon sat down with television personality Jonathan Thona on The K-Star Next Door. This episode was filled with candid confessions, raw emotions, and a glimpse into the world of these talented artists.
On August 1, the K-pop community buzzed with excitement when it was announced that these boys, along with Ji Yunseo, Mun Junghyun, and Park Jihoo, would debut as EVNNE. This project group, formed and managed by Jellyfish Entertainment, promises to bring a fresh wave of talent and music to the industry. During their appearance on The K-Star Next Door, the members opened up about being eliminated from Boys Planet.
EVNNE declares war on ZEROBASEONE! Revealing ‘TROUBLE’ for the first time
Park Hanbin, who’s signed to the same agency as ZEROBASEONE, revealed that he often crossed paths with the members after the show. He admitted to chatting with them individually but said he found interacting with them as a group challenging.
In a heart-wrenching moment, he confessed that he blocked ZEROBASEONE on social media after the show ended. Why? It broke his heart to see them following his elimination. Of course, now that Hanbin is set to debut in his own group, he feels better about the whole thing.
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— EVNNE Debut Diary 🎯 (@evnne_diary) September 16, 2023
Why Keita changed his plans
Keita‘s revelations were equally compelling. According to him, he was surprised when he didn’t make the final lineup for ZEROBASEONE. After all, he consistently made the top nine in the first three ranking announcements.
This unexpected turn of events led Keita to contemplate selling songs he wrote to ZEROBASEONE. However, fate (and Jellyfish Entertainment) had other plans. Upon learning that he had been picked to join EVNNE with other Boys Planet alums, the Japanese producer and rapper decided not to sell his compositions. With a hint of humor, Keita added, “If they want those songs now, they’ll have to call me.”
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In other exciting news for K-pop enthusiasts, EVNNE is set to join KCON in Saudi Arabia, which is scheduled for October 6 and 7. Aside from Keita, Park Hanbin, and their bandmates, big names like Oh My Girl and Super Junior will participate in this event too. The convention will take place at the Boulevard Riyadh City, while the concert will light up the Mohammed Abdu Arena.
Keita and Park Hanbin may not have made the final lineup of ZEROBASEONE, but they’re on their way to great success anyway as part of EVNNE. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Keita and Hanbin were very forthcoming on the show. Source: YouTube/@Diggle.
