So a bunch of contestants just got fatshamed and faceshamed on national TV by Boys Planet Mentors

I am very shocked after all Jaejoong has been through that he would even say something like that...

It appears MNET evil edited but that's no surprise right?

He clarified everything

I got the translations from 2 different sources so it may be a bit off

I see that it came across that way to you, and if so, I sincerely apologize.

To clarify — I did not make any remarks intended to criticize someone’s appearance. It seems the footage was edited. The topic of dieting came up only because the trainee had already acknowledged it himself.

It wasn’t meant to be hurtful — it was not said to shame him, but rather to encourage him to show an even better performance during evaluations. The PD also mentioned that it was brought up simply as a reminder, so please don’t misunderstand.

(Even a small physical change through dieting can sometimes make a dramatic difference on stage, and I had hoped it could help bring out that transformation — that’s why I brought it up.)

I support all of the participants and truly wish for their growth. As someone who has rooted for them from the beginning, I wanted to offer sincere and constructive advice rather than superficial praise.

The broadcast doesn’t show everything. Behind the scenes, we had meaningful conversations and exchanged mutual respect.

I understand that some fans and viewers may have felt uncomfortable, and I sincerely apologize. But I hope you won’t judge the situation based only on the edited footage.

The masters understand the participants’ sincerity and the weight of their dreams better than anyone. So even if our words seem strong at times, they come from a desire to support and protect the trainees' futures.

More than just evaluation, we want to help them realize the value of their dreams and the light they carry. I hope you can understand that intention.

This response may not erase all discomfort. But if the situation was misunderstood and caused concern for those who support the participants, I felt it was important to share my honest thoughts.

For reference, I’ve followed their journey and voice stories from the beginning — I was always there, cheering them on in person.

I truly hope every one of these boys gets to achieve his dream.

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The trainee in question, Hanyu (Hanwi), later shared a heartfelt letter expressing gratitude to the show, the staff, and the fans. He posted a handwritten letter on BOY STORY's official accounts. He said, "The challenge of BOYS PLANET II may have ended, but Hanwi's story is just now turning to a brand-new chapter." Despite the controversy, Hanwi focused on the positive experiences and growth he gained from participating in the show.