5+ Facts You Might Not Know About The Most Divisive “Boys Planet” Contestant, Krystian
Mnet‘s Boys Planet is currently airing, and one of the most well-known trainees is Krystian (also known as Krystian Wang).
Already Mnet has come under fire for its “evil editing,” which viewers believe is trying to portray Krystian as “rude” and dramatic, even though many are coming to his defense.
Krystian literally has been part of a successful global group before. HE KNOWS how to work as a team & give good performance. he's literally just asking a question & opinion normally. BUT mnet has to put that dramatic bgm to make him look like a villain https://t.co/Yj9rotAkv7
— 🦋 (@jalnandcn) February 24, 2023
Similarly, dance mentor Mihawk Back (also known as Baek Koo Young) has been called out for his offensive and misogynistic comments toward Krystian.
saying someone isn't suitable to get killing part bcus they're feminine is completely toxic masculinity and also misogynistic, i want that man out and jailed like his opinion is INVALID. here krystian slaying the performance and embraced his feminity sidepic.twitter.com/mRJJX3U61K
— nani (@gayuhao) February 23, 2023
But despite the controversy, Krystian is receiving immense praise from netizens for his performances on the show.
Here are six facts you may not know about Krystian.
1. Boys Planet isn’t his first survival show
Krystian is actually a survival show expert. He first competed in the Chinese reality show Super Boy in 2017, finishing in seventh place.
Then in 2020, he participated in the third season of the Chinese reality show Youth With You 3.
Now he is competing in Boys Planet, where all of his experience will surely be a great asset.
2. He is a member of an international group
Krystian was announced as a member of Now United, an international group, in November 2017.
Krystian had been actively involved in Now United until he appeared on Youth With You 3, having since gone on an indefinite hiatus.
3. He has made his solo debut
In addition to being a part of Now United, Krystian made his solo debut in 2022 with the EP Krystian, which included the tracks “DIVO” and “LUCIFER.”
Both songs show off his dance and vocal skill as well as his charisma.
4. Not only is he a singer and dancer, but Krystian is also a model
Krystian’s experience as a performer is undoubtedly helping him stand out among the trainees on Boys Planet. Although the singer is versed in dancing, singing, and songwriting, he has also regularly worked as a model, regularly showing his charisma and charms.
5. He studied in New York
Krystian was born in Beijing, China, but when he was 15 years old, he went by himself to study in New York. His experience abroad likely helped him become a fluent English speaker.
6. He may be the most successful BLACKPINK Lisa fanboy
Krystian has never hidden his admiration for BLACKPINK or his bias Lisa. But while competing in Youth With You 3, Krystian might have become the most successful Lisa fanboy, getting a solo class with the talented mentor…
And even a specially signed album with a heart beside his Chinese name Nanjun.
You can watch Krystian’s most recent Boys Planet fancam here.