“Way More Than Overqualified” — PENTAGON’s Hui Leaves Fans In Awe Of His “Savage” Introduction Video For Mnet’s “Boys Planet”
K-Pop fans are curiously waiting for the start of Mnet‘s newest survival show, Boys Planet. Although the show won’t start airing until February, Mnet has already released profiles for the contestants and given a preview of their skills with their “Here I Am” performance.
The lineup of contestants included some surprises for fans as there are several already-debuted K-Pop idols, including former TO1 members Woonggi and Jerome, UP10TION‘s Xiao and Hwanhee, and PENTAGON‘s Hui.
Fans were perhaps most surprised by Hui’s appearance as a contestant. The talented idol made his debut as the leader of PENTAGON in 2016 and also was a part of the popular co-ed group Triple H with HyunA and DAWN. He is also a part of the project trot boy group Super Five.
Aside from being well-known as an idol in the industry, Hui has continually shown his talents with the hit songs he has produced. In addition to producing some of PENTAGON’s hits like “Shine” and “Naughty Boy,” and popular songs for other K-Pop groups, Hui has also produced hit songs for, ironically enough, Mnet, including…
… Wanna One‘s “Energetic”
… Produce 101‘s “Never”
… And Produce X 101‘s “Boyness.”
Given that Hui has shown his expertise in producing multiple songs for other Mnet survival shows, fans were shocked that he would appear as a contestant.
i swear, cube did this to create some kinda publicity or something, bc it seems even hui is questioning why he’s there 😭 pic.twitter.com/MHzUM2MuTL
— kayak #1 subin stan (@subbysubin) January 2, 2023
yujin's reaction when she saw hui ont the screen i can't, she was like "damn you too?? 🤣" pic.twitter.com/DD70uZQqIu
— yujin's gfً | eunbin day (@gayforclc) December 30, 2022
Hui himself seems to acknowledge the irony in his self-introduction video for Boys Planet. Normally during these videos, contestants try to stand out to fans, wanting to make a memorable impression with their talent, visuals, or even humor.
And there’s no denying that Hui’s video is iconic as the idol not only showed off his incredible vocal ability but also sang snippets of the three songs he’d produced for Mnet’s other survival shows.
Fans loved his approach at a self-introduction video.
king behavior https://t.co/Ns3Xg3DYng
— 기조링~ (@hojidan) January 3, 2023
hui be like i BIRTHED produce101. there’s my self intro pic.twitter.com/vjwwfWR2OL
— rest / gale (@fiestaptg) January 2, 2023
THATS MY MANNN https://t.co/afxReITtEt
— nev 🧺 ricky’s hypewoman (@caratyongs) January 3, 2023
an icon? why does he even need to complete atp https://t.co/p78F78jHzv
— grace (@gr4ci3bae) January 3, 2023
ate everyone up and the first evaluation isn't even out yet https://t.co/yPv8iyvLpF
— ᧁꫀꫀ⁷🦋| ɴᴀɴᴊᴜɴ ᴘʀᴏᴛᴇᴄᴛᴏʀ (@shinsekai1903) January 3, 2023
Savage and flex 💅🏻 https://t.co/vqzx71go0r
— ★ ☆ ★ Allie ⤮ (@HanJeekiesSmile) January 2, 2023
Even if they were still in shock at why such an “overqualified” contestant would have to compete at all.
dudes way more than overqualified 😭 https://t.co/1BM8LlwAc4
— ✧ the lui chapter ✩⡱ semi ia (@byeoleaf) January 3, 2023
I still don’t understand why he has to join this show?? Like he’s alr a huge name in K-Pop it’s just nonsense https://t.co/MkwyZLcajK
— 𓆩♡𓆪 EU 🐱 | MCI era (@euniceindaeyooo) January 2, 2023
when you're over qualified for an entry level internship https://t.co/7iICSJIDd3
— the vanager (@lovesboba) January 2, 2023
there is not a bigger flex than this like there is overqualified and then there’s hui https://t.co/lFDpBHGntc
— rei 🎐 (@daeglows) January 3, 2023
Although K-Pop fans can agree that it’s “unreal” to see Hui competing in a survival show despite being a well-known name in the industry, there’s no denying that he is about to stun viewers with his insane skills.
this is so unreal hhfhdsj https://t.co/uTpZbU986R
— wgirl a̶k̶a̶ ̶s̶a̶s̶h̶a̶ ⭐️ (@notawisegirl) January 3, 2023
You can watch Hui’s self-introduction video here.
You can read more about the contestants here.
