Among the 54 trainees who will compete in MBC's "Fantasy Boys," THESE familiar faces attracted K-pop fans' attention not only due to their visuals but because of their skills.  

'Fantasy Boys' Episode 1: MBC's Reality Show Premieres

On March 30, MBC's new audition program, "Fantasy Boys" (Episode 1), finally premiered!

In particular, the program is the male spin-off of "My Teenage Girl," which aired in 2021 and formed the girl group CLASS:y.

This time, Soyeon will return as a mentor, and she will be accompanied by top K-pop idols, including 2PM Wooyoung, former B1A4 Jinyoung, and WINNER Kang Seungyoon. TVXQ Changmin will also appear as the show's MC, who will guide the 54 trainees dreaming to become idols. 

In "Fantasy Boys" Episoded 1, the members were divided into different classes by undergoing the first-semester admission screening. During the entrance exam stage, a lot of familiar and talented trainees charmed viewers and K-pop fans. 

Among them were "LOUD" contestants Kang Hyun Woo, Kim Dae Hui, Moon Hyeok Jun, actor Yaya and Santa, singer K-Soul, Hong Sungmin and more.

Former HYBE Trainee, Suzy's Brother, Ex-Fencer Attract Attention in 'Fantasy Boys'

But among the contestants, Yu Jun Won stood out for his background, personality, and skills.

Jun Won was first known in the music scene as a former HYBE trainee who initially joined "&Audition - The Howling." He almost joined the boy group &TEAM launched by HYBE Labels Japan, but he, unfortunately, fell out of the TOP 5 and finished the show in seventh place.

Through MBC, he revealed that his charm is his duality. While he's actually a shy person, he can change 180 degrees when on stage.

After failing to debut in &Team, he initially decided to give up but realized the warm support fans were giving him became his driving force to try once more.

Yu Jun Won selected G-Soul's "Hate Everything" and captivated producers with his pure and attractive tone. He also showed high-quality dance skills through a cover of TXT's "Blue Hour," settling in the first grade.

Another familiar face that captivated viewers' hearts is Kim Woo Seok, who expressed his desire to surpass his sister, who's also an idol.

When asked about his older sister, Woo Seok revealed that he's the younger brother of MAJORS Suzy.

During his stage, Kim showed off his bright version of H.O.T/NCT Dream's "Candy." Although he delivered his stage and showed his charms successfully, the mentors think that the song selection didn't fit him, leading him to join second grade.

Lastly, Hikaru, who was a former Japanese fencer, drew attention for his high-quality Korean-speaking skills. The trainee who then selected EXO's "The Eve" showed off his sexy and fatal beauty on top of his handsome physique.

At the end of Hikaru's stage, not only the viewers but the producers gave him rave reviews such as:

• "It was a perfect stage like an idol among the stages I saw today."
• "You have good diction that did not seem like a foreigner."

Accordingly, Hikaru settled in the first grade.

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Written by Eunice Dawson.