Netizens Turn Their Wrath On WAKEONE After Trainees Were “Left In The Lurch”
Following WAKEONE’s surprise statement confirming that Boys II Planet contestants Kim Geonwoo and Kang Woojin were not actually independent trainees, but under contract with the company, online communities erupted with a mix of shock, frustration, and criticism.
While WAKEONE apologized and announced the contracts with both trainees had been mutually terminated, netizens were quick to weigh in on the controversy, especially given WAKEONE’s affiliation with CJ ENM, the parent company of Mnet, which produces Boys II Planet. While many were furious that the show was probably rigged given these clues…
boys 2 planet is so shitty and messy why are we seeing favourtism and rigged ahh votes AGAIN and wakeone being involved GTFO and FUCK GEONWOO i never liked him anyway justice for planet C tho my divas pic.twitter.com/cTHOxqNNGz
— meiᯓ𐙚 (@ne0st4rs) July 21, 2025
…others expressed sympathy for the boys’ plight. Fans are especially angry that Woojin was left alone to deal with the situation at hand.
Wakeone throw Woojin under bus for no reason. Make him go individual then terminated his contract and they will most likely cut his time to prove they didn't support him. now we should protect woojin he is so talented and derserve the hype he got. https://t.co/UEWgGq5RD5
— NouRme (@NouRme54555) July 21, 2025
throwing kwj under the bus? what the hell?? putting his name and face in articles like he wasn’t totally neglected from the company he was supposed to be in. he got no favouritism, especially since we know he’s currently 1 star. woojin has nothing to do with the real problem https://t.co/CE8pZNRghm
— tori ★ (@myuchacco) July 21, 2025
As the debate continues, fans are now keeping a closer eye on how Boys II Planet and WAKEONE handle similar situations going forward. Many say the damage to trust has already been done.
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