The Mnet survival program ’Boys Planet 2’ premiered on July 17. In this program, trainees Lee Sangwon and Lee Rio, who are from Trainee A, are gaining attention. Both of them are members of the debut team from the rookie boy group Trainee A under Big Hit Music, and they have previously garnered interest from fans. Currently, they are participating as Planet K contestants on ’Boys Planet 2’ and have become a hot topic.

During the broadcast, when the participants were curious about a new company called Grid Entertainment, the atmosphere immediately changed as Lee Sangwon and Lee Rio made their appearance. Their arrival elicited reactions akin to that of a star, marking a moment that proved the accumulated anticipation among fans. Lee Sangwon and Lee Rio showcased a cover performance of ENHYPEN’s ’No Doubt’ in the first ranking battle, receiving recognition from all participants for their high-level performance. They simultaneously won the ’All-Star’ award and successfully delivered a ’Comeback Home’ performance they prepared for additional testing, capturing everyone’s attention.

Currently, the videos of their performances of ’No Doubt’ and ’Comeback Home’ are trending across various social media platforms, recording high view counts. As a result, Lee Sangwon and Lee Rio have left a strong impression on fans who expect exceptional narratives, visuals, and skills. They have been communicating with fans through official YouTube and official channels as members of the upcoming boy group debut team ’Trainee A,’ introduced by Big Hit Music in 2021. However, after halting all communications in September 2022, their debut was canceled in December of that year.

Although Lee Sangwon and Lee Rio seemed to fade into obscurity for a while, they have gained another opportunity for ’debut’ through this program. Fans are reacting passionately with comments like, ″I will make them debut with my own hands,″ and anticipation is growing regarding what the two will showcase on ’Boys Planet 2.’ Moreover, they are drawing attention to whether they can fulfill their dream of debut, as fans have wished.