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Plave becomes first virtual K-pop group to join as producers for 'Boys II Planet' show

Published Sep 6, 2025 10:04 am  |  Updated Sep 6, 2025 02:16 pm
Plave (Vlast)
Plave (Vlast)

Five-member Plave became the first virtual K-pop idol group to become producers for the Korean competition program “Boys II Planet.”

“Boys II Planet,” which airs on Mnet, is a sequel to “Girls Planet 999: The Girls Saga” (2021) and “Boys Planet” (2023). 

The TV competitions launched K-pop groups Kep1er and Zerobaseone. 

“Main Dish,” produced by Plave, was revealed in episode 8 of “Boys II Planet,” which aired on Sept. 4. 

During the episode, contestants were presented with four new tracks for the semi-final new song matching mission. 

In the episode, Plave shared their message of encouragement to the program’s contestants, as well as the performance video for “Main Dish” with a guide to the highlight choreography to help the contestants in preparing for their performance. 

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Plave on "Boys II Planet" (Mnet BOYS II PLANET)
Plave on
Plave on "Boys II Planet" (Mnet BOYS II PLANET)
Plave on
Plave on "Boys II Planet" (Mnet BOYS II PLANET)
Plave on
Plave on "Boys II Planet" (Mnet BOYS II PLANET)

The track blends old-school vibes and rock sounds over a powerful beat, channeling a confident determination to become a lead character. 

Not only did all five members of Plave compose, write lyrics, and choreograph for “Main Dish,” but the track also made them the first virtual idol group to produce a song and direct choreography for a television show. 

Plave’s overall career has been highlighted by many firsts in their achievements. Plave became first virtual idol group to enter both Billboard’s Global 200 and Global Excluding US charts ever in February 2025. 

After releasing their Japanese debut single, “Kakurenbo (Hide and Seek)” in June, Plave topped Japan’s major music charts, including Oricon Daily Single Chart, Oricon Weekly Single Ranking, Oricon Weekly Accumulative Single Ranking, and Billboard Japan’s Top Singles Sales and Hot 100. 

They are the only and the first virtual idol group who recorded more than two billion cumulative streams on Melon, South Korea's largest music streaming service.

They are currently on their Asia tour, “2025 Plave Asia Tour [DASH: Quantum Leap].” It includes six tour stops in Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Tokyo. 

Last Aug. 17, which was their last performance date in Seoul, at the KSPO Dome, Plave surprised fans with an announcement of an encore concert in November 2025 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. 

With this encore concert, Plave will become the first virtual idol group to perform in two of the top five biggest stadiums in Korea.

Plave’s members are Yejun, Noah, Bamby, Eunho, and Hamin.

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