The highly anticipated premiere of Boys Planet 2 has already delivered its first viral moment — and it’s not from a flawless performance or tearful confession, but from an unexpected outburst during a debut-level evaluation.
Former HYBE trainees Sangwon and Leo took the stage to perform ENHYPEN’s “No Doubt” for the show’s intense level rank audition. The performance was already drawing attention due to the pair’s past with HYBE, but it took a sudden comedic turn when Sangwon’s shoe flew off mid-dance. Clearly flustered by the mishap, Sangwon let out an audible “Aish”, a Korean expletive often understood as a soft abbreviation of “Ah, Sh*bal”—which roughly translates to “Ah, f*ck.”
HE SAID SHIBAL 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/rmHIPipIdo
— kay ¹⁹ (@kaywonin) July 14, 2025
The moment wasn’t edited out. In fact, it aired uncensored, catching both the judges and the audience off guard. The judges—who typically maintain stern composure during evaluations—could be seen stifling laughter. Some even chuckled openly at the surprising slip, both literal and verbal. Online, the reaction was immediate. Clips of the incident circulated rapidly on platforms like X (formerly Twitter). Many praised the boys for serving more than just a show.
they served singing, dancing, face, performance and even made them laugh, i love my talented kings https://t.co/LaDUGjgTWX
— riri ⭐️ #19 #38 (@sangwonleeleo) July 14, 2025
Many fans empathized with Sangwon, noting how nerve-wracking it must be to perform complex choreography under pressure—especially with a wardrobe malfunction. Others appreciated the candidness of the moment in contrast to the often-polished and rehearsed nature of survival shows.
처음에존나웃엇는데생각해보니까개슬픔
아니6년만에처음으로 이렇게많은사람들앞에서
무대한건데 신발날라감시발 https://t.co/54SVv5B71y— 샹개 (@sssangdog) July 14, 2025
At first I was f*cking ROFLing but then, after thinking about it, it’s so sad. It’s the first time he’s standing in front of people in 6 years, and his shoe just fell off, f*ck.
While the profanity was subtle and not directly offensive, it added an unexpected burst of authenticity to the episode. It also instantly made Sangwon a memorable contestant on the show!
