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KANGMIN, a member of the boy group VERIVERY, once again opened his mouth on issues related to the derivative group of "Boyz 2 Planet" (hereinafter referred to as "Buffle 2").
Kangmin recently conducted a round interview to commemorate the release of his first solo single "Free Falling" at the Jellyfish Entertainment headquarters in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Earlier in July last year, Kangmin appeared in the new season of Mnet's "Bobble 2" of CJ E&M boy group audition program, which produced Wanna One and X1. At the beginning of the broadcast, Kangmin always settled at the top of the list and was listed in the debut group, but unfortunately, he ranked ninth in the final ranking announcement ceremony, where only eight players debuted, and suffered elimination.

Is it because of Kangmin's regret that he failed to debut as a member of "ALPHADRIVEONE (ALPHA DRIVE ONE)" launched through "Buffle 2"? As soon as the news of the debut of the "Buffle 2" derivative group produced by CJ ENM and managed by FNC Entertainment was reported in January, some fans wished for Kangmin to join.
Afterwards, Kangmin seemed to be conscious of this and told the fan community, "If you're going to be like this, why did you go on the program?" and went out to debut. But what should I do when I'm out. You have to choose the future and do your best. I really want to stop talking about this, but I just want you to like me as myself. I will try to be loved as Yoo Kang-min in the future," he said, hinting at not joining the derivative group.
Nevertheless, some fans urged Kangmin to join the derivative group, and Kangmin eventually drew the line through a live SNS broadcast, saying, "I checked everything, but I didn't officially receive any offers."

In this regard, Kang Min said about the "Bobble 2" derivative group toward the end of the interview, "When I went out on "Bobble 2", my goal was not a derivative. My goal was to make a debut in the top eight, but I think I came in 9th place. So of course I have to go back to where I was and do what I have to do. Thankfully, you liked the chemistry (in "Bobble 2"), so there were various stories that were created by them (in relation to the derivative group) and I was so curious too. I thought, "Is this really something that happened?" so I asked the company, and they said, "It's nothing," so I thought, "Then it would be rather convenient to tell the fans."
In addition, Kangmin answered, "I think I'll go out" when asked if he would go back to the past, but he said, "I won't go out if the new season of 'Bobble' does." It's hard. It was hard mentally and physically. I had a good experience..." he laughed.
Kangmin's first solo single "Free Polling" will be released on various online music sites at 6 p.m. on the 26th.
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