Netizens React To The Lineup For The New “Boys Planet” Project Group BLIT — And The Response Is Mixed

Boys Planet was one of the hottest shows in 2023 as contestants, including new names and familiar faces, from across the world battled for a chance to debut in a new group.

The contestants of “Boys Planet” | Mnet

After the show ended, the top nine took the world by storm when they debuted as ZEROBASEONE!

The top nine recently debuted as ZEROBASEONE | @ZB1_official/Twitter

Yet, it seems like netizens have another group to look forward to with some of the contestants. On July 3 (KST), Korean media confirmed that Jellyfish Entertainment would be debuting a project group called BLIT, with seven members who were contestants on Boys Planet. 

According to the article, the members of the group are Mun Junghyun, who ranked 29…

Park Jihoo, who was ranked at 33…

Park Hanbin, who placed at 11…

Yoo Seungeon, who made it to rank 16…

Lee Jeonghyeon, who finished with a rank of 15…

Ji Yunseo, who was eliminated with a ranking of 41…

And Ciipher‘s Keita, who ranked at 12.

When the news was announced, it wasn’t surprising that netizens couldn’t hide their excitement at seeing some of their favorite contestants coming together.

congratulations on your debut, blit’s lee jeonghyeon. i’ll always be here to support and cheer you on. i hope you become a happy and successful idol who shines the brightest on stage pic.twitter.com/BQX5uiGzTn

— 옷 (@jeonqhyeons) August 3, 2023

YALL WE FR ME BE GETTING “BLIT (Boldly Leaping Into Tomorrow)” PROJECT GROUP SOON….IM SO EXCITED pic.twitter.com/jw1WqfVJFb

— NORI☆ jiwoongs wife (@jiwoongiez) August 3, 2023

BLIT (Boldly Leaping Into Tomorrow)
Project Line up

Keita
Park Hanbin
Lee Jeonghyeon
Yoo Seungeon
Ji Yunseo
Moon Junghyun
Park Jihoo

Let's hope it's real and not a false rumour! The lineup is so good! ????

— (@taeraezero) August 3, 2023

 

Yet, while many fans can’t hide their excitement about seeing some of their favorite “Boys Planet” trainees debut, even if it’s just a project group, not everyone is happy.

When the news was announced that the group would debut with Jellyfish Entertainment, many shared their worry about the company’s reputation. In particular, they compared it to ZEROBASEONE being signed under WAKEONE, another company with a less-than-positive reputation.

zb1 and blit fighting in the WORSER COMPANY BATTLE while tiot goes to lotte world with their ceo im sick https://t.co/y8ccvCECqz

— ali (@rosinurl) August 3, 2023

Others pointed out the “interesting” name, which meant that with one typo, it could quickly become NSFW!

why did they have to name the group BLIT like that rhymes with clit, spit, shit, tit, and pit IJBOL

— evil junhyeon (@awehao) August 3, 2023

Many were also angry that Keita was announced without any prior warning from Rain Company. While Keita was loved during Boys Planet, the idol has also shined as part of Ciipher, and many worry about the future of the group and the lack of communication from CEO Rain.

i was here for keita only but after bp ended i started liking all of ciipher too so I'm worried about the other members but at the same time I'm happy that keita is getting a chance to be on stage again

— ji (@keitaiitayo) August 3, 2023

you should've told us first @raincompany_ . you had the chance to confirm everything first but you kept quiet and ignored us. as ciipher fans, i think we deserve to know what is going on with the members. now that keita is confirmed a temporary group, what are you planning +

— 똥강아지 ❀ ia (@for_mywon) August 3, 2023

FUCK YOU @raincompany_ pic.twitter.com/3RZ5wFHTyq

— shane | rest (@woniehoneybunny) August 3, 2023

While it’s exciting that the contestants have a chance to shine amidst the show’s popularity, it’s not surprising that netizens are wary about some of the details.