"Boys Planet" contestant Seok Matthew has gained attention for his striking resemblance to THIS EXO member, which netizens discussed on a forum.
Can you guess who the third-gen idol is?
'Boys Planet' Trainee Seok Matthew Gains Attention For Looking Like EXO Xiumin
The EXO member in question is none other than EXO Xiumin!
On March 7, netizens gathered on a forum, where they discussed Seok Matthew, a "Boys Planet" contestant, who has strong resemblance to the EXO member.
Matthew, a former Cube Entertainment trainee, is a representative of his current agency MNH Entertainment. The trainee has joined the program to compete with his well-rounded talents and charisma, giving him potential to end up as one of the finalists.
During one of the survival program's episodes, the trainee has caught netizens' eyes, for looking like Xiumin. In the forum, netizens relayed screenshots of Matthew smiling on the survival program.
Netizens were amazed by the similarities and expressed how much the two idols look alike. They also wondered if Xiumin and Matthew were related to each other.
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Some claimed that even people who don't watch "Boys Planet" would agree to the comparisons. They even asserted that Matthew emits a vibe as if he was Xiumin's younger brother.
However, opinions were mixed on the discussion. Others conveyed that the two idols may look like each other in random shots, but when angles change, the resemblance fades away.
Read their reactions below:
"A lot of people mentioned this."
"He kinda has that Xiumin's dongsaeng vibe."
"He looked like a blood-related dongsaeng? But nowadays, they look different."
"I saw him for the first time today and I get the vibes, but it's not to the point where I can't differentiate them."
"I also thought the same thing everything he was on screen."
"Matthew is my one-pick, so the similarities make me uneasy."
"They kinda looked alike in that instance, but not so afterwards."
Seok Matthew's Activities in 'Boys Planet': Performances, Team Affiliations, More
On January 3, Mnet uploaded a video on YouTube, showcasing Matthew's introduction.
The trainee was born in Canada, and is a multi-lingual, capable of speaking the French language. He then revealed that he became an idol because of his role model, Jay Park.
In the program, Matthew belongs to the G-group, which consists of global trainees from around the world. Aside from his association with the group, Matthew has also performed several solo stages in "Boys Planet," charming judges, contestants, and viewers with his presence.
"I'll show you my charms so that I can put a lot of love and support in the remaining space."
Check out some of his stages below:
Do you agree to their resemblance? Which contestant are you rooting for in "Boys Planet"? Tell us in the comments below!
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