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"Girls Planet 999", an original Korean reality show produced by CJ ENM and presented by iQiYi, will have its global premiere on August 6, 2021 (Friday) at 7:20 pm exclusively on the iQiYi international service (outside of Mainland China, Japan and South Korea). The competition will be hosted by actor Yeo Jin-Goo (Hotel Del Luna) and features Sunmi from Wonder Girls and Tiffany from Girls' Generation as K-pop masters who will select and train a new global girl group with aspiring contestants from China, Korea and Japan.
K-pop fans are in for a delightful time with the official lineup of K-pop masters for Girls Planet 999. Sunmi is not only a former member of Wonder Girls that led K-pop by storm worldwide, but also a distinctive musician in her solo career where many fans imitate her sexy music and performance styles. Tiffany forms part of Girls' Generation with millions of devoted fans, and inspired many newcomers with her solo career built in America. With professional knowledge and extensive experiences, they will educate and enlighten contestants. For Tiffany who hopes that contestants can cherish and take advantage of every opportunity, to these aspiring girls, “three months may sound like a long journey, but I would like to remind them to own every step along the way."
O.O.O. (Over & Over & Over), Girls Planet 999's theme song, has also been released with choreography designed by Dance Masters Back Kooyoung and Jang Juhee. “For this song, we are inspired by Planet prototype,” they said. “The choreography can demonstrate curves and toughness in these girls, as well as their aspirations.” After watching the choreography, even K-POP Master Sunmi confesses “it’s difficult, but I expect to see energy in these girls”. Girls Planet 999 has received over 10,000 submissions from China, Korea and Japan and eventually chosen 100 outstanding and promising girls. In response to fans around the globe, iQiYi International acquires the rights to stream the show outside of Mainland China, Japan and South Korea.
Viewers can watch Girls Planet 999 every Friday at 7:20 pm starting August 6, 2021 on the iQiYi International app and IQ.com. With English subtitles available, fans can cheer for their favorite contestants all at the same time.
