Baek Jae Hyeon faced backlash after his “Class Test” performance on Mnet’s Boys Planet 2.
His Stray Kids cover was off-pitch and awkward in dance. Judges were shocked but hooked on his raw energy.
Judge Lee Seok Hoon bluntly said,
“To be honest… You were out of pitch and the dancing was quite awkward too, but the energy that you showed all of us? It was better than any other performance.”
Baek Jae Hyeon accepted a “No Star” rank and left the show, saying,
“If this is where I stand right now, I’ll put in more work and come back when I’m ready.”
Despite the low score, netizens praised his vibe and potential. Comments included:
- “He’s not good, but there’s something about him that makes you keep watching…???”
- “He’s got great energy and I see potential. I seriously think he just needs proper training.”
- “The fact that he went on national TV with that skill level & his guts to finish the stage… Honestly, he’s worth developing.”
Baek Jae Hyeon was eliminated in the premiere, but many viewers still want to see him debut after training.
Watch his full “Chk Chk Boom” performance and catch the buzz around this confident contestant.
