Maknae Kangmin joins 'Boys II Planet' survival show¡ª Who are the other members of VERIVERY?
'Boys II Planet' is preparing to kick off its high-stakes global competition next month with a major format shift. 160 contestants will compete within one storyline, with only one global K-pop boy group set to debut at the end ¡ª raising the stakes higher than ever.
The buzz around Mnet¡¯s new survival show Boys II Planet is growing, as the program unveiled its first six contestants on June 7 through a set of eye-catching visual posters. Among the hopefuls, one face sparked immediate recognition among K-pop fans ¡ª Kangmin, the youngest member of VERIVERY, who is now set to compete for a spot in the final lineup. The reveal comes just ahead of the show's upcoming 'Signal Song Showcase', adding to the anticipation.
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Who is VERIVERY?
VERIVERY officially debuted on January 9, 2019, with their first mini album VERI-US. However, on May 9, Jellyfish Entertainment announced that members Dongheon, Gyehyeon, and Kangmin would be temporarily stepping away from group activities starting May 11 due to undisclosed personal schedules.
Industry insiders, however, revealed that the trio will be appearing on the upcoming survival show Boys II Planet. This marks VERIVERY's second venture into the world of competitive reality shows, following their appearance on Road to Kingdom in 2020.
As excitement builds ahead of Boys II Planet, let's take a closer look at VERIVERY and its members.
Hoyoung
Birth Name: Bae Ho-young
Position(s): Main Dancer, Lead Rapper
Birthday: August 10, 1998
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Originally from Cheongju¡ªthe capital of North Chungcheong Province in South Korea¡ªthe rapper studied in New Zealand during his early years. He has trained for nearly three years before his debut. Musically, he draws inspiration from artists like Loco, DPR LIVE, and OFFONOFF.
Minchan
Birth Name: Hong Min-chan
Position(s): Lead Vocalist, Visual
Birthday: September 16, 1998
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The first member of VERIVERY to be introduced back in September 2018, he was born in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province. With a training period of 2 years and 6 months, he brought his musical talents to the group, including his ability to play both the guitar and piano. A fan of BTOB and Yook Sungjae, Minchan has also showcased his vocals in the OST My Beauty for the drama Extraordinary You, which he performed with fellow members Gyehyeon and Yeonho.
Yeonho
Real Name: Ju Yeon-ho
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: May 31, 2000
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He was born in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and trained for two years before debuting with VERIVERY. He looks up to EXO's Baekhyun as his role model and counts Damien Rice and Park Hyoshin among his favorite artists. Yeonho also lent his vocals to the OST My Beauty for the drama Extraordinary You, performing alongside fellow members Minchan and Gyehyeon.
Yongseung
Birth Name: Kim Yong-seung
Position(s): Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist
Birthday: June 17, 2000
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He was born in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, but has lived in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province since he was eight. He began his training at Jellyfish Entertainment on August 31, 2016, and trained for two years and six months before debut. Yongseung cites Jason Mraz as his favorite artist.
Dongheon
Birth Name: Lee Dong-heon
Position(s): Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer
Birthday: August 4, 1995
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Born in Andong City, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, he trained for about 4 to 5 years before making his debut. His favorite artists include Lauv, VIXX, and EXO's Kai. He officially enlisted in the military on August 28, 2023, and was discharged on February 27, 2025. As of May 11, 2025, Dongheon took a temporary hiatus and is set to appear on the survival show Boys II Planet.
Gyehyeon
Real Name: Jo Gye-hyeon
Position: Lead Vocalist
Birthday: May 14, 1999
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He was born in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and trained for 1 year and 5 months before debuting. His favorite artists are Charlie Puth and Onestar. He sang the OST My Beauty alongside Minchan and Yeonho for the drama Extraordinary You, and also took part in the wrestling event at ISAC 2020. Since May 11, 2025, he is on a temporary hiatus as he prepares to appear on the survival show Boys II Planet.
Kangmin
Birth Name: Yoo Kang-min
Position(s): Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Rapper, Visual, Face of the Group, Maknae
Birthday: January 25, 2003
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Born in Busan, South Korea, he trained under Jellyfish Entertainment for just 8 months before becoming a member of VERIVERY. He was the last member to be revealed, officially introduced on September 11, 2018. His favorite artist is the British duo HONNE. He too since May 11, 2025, has been on a temporary hiatus as he is set to appear on the survival show Boys II Planet.
More about Boys II Planet
The show is preparing to kick off its high-stakes global competition next month with a major format shift. Initially designed as two separate programs ¡ª BOYS II PLANET K and BOYS II PLANET C ¡ª each was set to debut its own group. However, in a bid to heighten drama and create a more immersive narrative, Mnet has merged the two into a single, unified survival show.
Now, all 160 contestants will compete within one storyline, with only one global K-pop boy group set to debut at the end ¡ª raising the stakes higher than ever.
For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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