According to various music industry sources, a spin-off group from Mnet’s Boys Planet 2, centered on Choi Lip Woo, Kang Woo Jin, and Jang Han Eum, has decided to debut. CJ ENM will be in charge of production, and FNC Entertainment will be in charge of management.
However, the total number of members, the final lineup, and the exact debut date have not yet been confirmed.
VERIVERY’s Kangmin, who was also a participant on Boys Planet 2, recently sent a message to fans, regarding the new spin-off group.
Ah, right. Did you see the news article about the boys? Is it confirmed? Hwaiting babies! Hyung supports you!
— Kangmin
However, after receiving comments on whether he would be joining too, he made a firm response.
“Also, I really don’t want to bring this up anymore, but I hope you can like me for who I am…I will work hard to be loved as Yoo Kangmin. I love all the people who love me.
And to those asking, then why did you go on the show…I went on the show to debut. But I was eliminated, so what can I do? I will choose to go forward and do my best!”
— Kangmin
Netizens defended Kangmin, agreeing that it was his choice on what he plans to do next.
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- “Stop telling him what to do.”
- “He’s very likable. I wish the best for VERIVERY.”
- “Isn’t it obvious? Why are people bugging him about it?”
- “It’s not mandatory to join the spin-off group if you are eliminated from the show. I understand his decision.”
- “VERIVERY’s comeback song is really nice, and he’s busy promoting right now…why are they asking if he’s going to join a new group?”
- “Kangmin seems to have a nice personality. I will continue to support him.”